Grant awarded to help protect part of Carthage battlefield

A Civil War battlefield described as the place where “the first serious conflict between the United States troops and the rebels” took place just got a six-figure preservation boost. The National Park Service on Monday announced a grant of $105,075 awarded to the Jasper County Commission for an easement that will help protect 180 acres that are part of the 1861 battlefield.

Neosho American Legion post sues city

The Clyde R. Burdick Post of the American Legion in Neosho has filed a lawsuit against the city in Newton County Circuit Court, alleging that the city has failed to transfer ownership of a city building to the post as agreed. Also named as defendants are Mayor Richard Davidson, City Clerk Nora Houdyshell and City Manager Troy Royer. The suit was filed Thursday.