Holiday Market Held In Joplin to Hep Kids

Some folks in Joplin this evening didn’t need to wait until after Thanksgiving to do some holiday shopping done, and they did it for charity. The Children’s Miracle Market kicked off today with a variety of arts, crafts, and other gifts. Twenty percent of the proceeds will go to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to help local kids. Freeman events specialist Deborah Oglesby says, “It’s amazing. It’s a lot of work to put it on, but it’s always fun whenever we ope…

SCAM ALERT – courtesy of the Newton County Sheriff's Office

SCAM ALERT We have received multiple calls from folks saying they got a call from “Lieutenant Graham” advising they have a warrant for their arrest. They may leave a message stating to call 417-456-3154, Ext. 2. The person then states to clear the warrant, all you have to do is purchase 2 cash cards from Casey’s General Store. Do not fall for this scam. That is not our phone number. We do not have a Lt. Graham. Our office will never call to tell you have a warrant or ask…

Law Enforcement Activity – courtesy of the Newton County Sheriff's Office (11/16/2017)

You may have seen some police activity around Highway 59, Wal-Mart, Highway 60 and Kum&Go earlier. McDonald County was in pursuit of a wanted suspect which came north into our county and we assisted them in the chase. The vehicle wrecked just north of the Kum&Go near Kodiak Road. A wanted suspect with a felony warrant ran from the vehicle but was later found hiding in a dog house. He is currently located in our jail now. Thank you to Neosho PD, MSHP and Neosho FD for their…