Sarcoxie News

The 2008 Gold Buckle Gala at the Ozark Empire Fair generated nearly $170,000 in proceeds for the Ozark Empire Fair Foundation, the organization announced in a news release tonight.

The July 15 filing deadline has passed, but as of yet no disclosure report from Jasper County Eastern District commissioner candidate Craig Putnam has been posted on the Missouri Ethics Commission website.

Hurrah! Jasper County Presiding Commissioner John Bartosh last week publicly stated the need for planning and zoning in the county.

CARTHAGE, Mo. - A proposal for a salvage yard west of Carthage points to Jasper County's need for planning and zoning, John Bartosh, Jasper County presiding commissioner, said Friday.

Authorities are trying to determine the cause of a fire Tuesday that destroyed a Sarcoxie warehouse filled with antiques.

On Interstate 44 at Lebanon, expect one lane at a time to close after 7 p.m. today to paint bridge girders.

Republic -- There are endangered species living 22 feet below a cavernous opening in Jim Viebrock's back yard.

Walking onto the front porch of the log-cabin home, one can look east and almost see into the past.

CARTHAGE, Mo. - Jasper County officials will open bids July 22 on bridge projects for the year.

Four McAllen, Texas, residents were injured in a crash Sunday on Interstate 44. Javier S. Carlos, 47, was driving a 2007 Toyota Tacoma east on the highway, three miles west of Sarcoxie, at 10:25 a.m. when the ... via Springfield News Leader

A Sarcoxie man was assessed a suspended sentence in an assault case in Jasper County Circuit Court. via Joplin Globe

Heavy hail inflated rainfall totals overnight in several southwest Missouri counties, but the actual rainfall in some areas exceeded two inches, according to the National Weather Service. via Springfield News Leader

A Sarcoxie man was assessed a suspended sentence in an assault case in Jasper County Circuit Court. via Joplin Globe

A Carthage woman, accused of taking a credit card out of someone else's diaper bag at a day-care center and using it to make purchases at a Wal-Mart, has pleaded guilty to felony stealing. via Joplin Globe

CARTHAGE, Mo. - As many as 20 local residents may go to Jefferson City next week to support changes in state law that would further restrict sexually oriented businesses. via Joplin Globe

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident at 4:10 p.m. Thursday on Quail Road at the intersection with Cherry Road, two miles east of Diamond in Newton County, according to the Missouri State Highway ... via Joplin Globe

Charles Brady Community Editor Published April 07, 2008 04:00 PM CDT Two people were injured in a pair of Lawrence County traffic accidents last Friday. via Monett Times

Emergency crews airlifted Chelsey Shellenbarger of Avilla this afternoon after the car she was driving slammed into a tree. via KODE

“That makes me hopeful, even though we are running out of time”

By Susan Redden sredden@joplinglobe.com CARTHAGE, Mo. - A hearing is set for April 16 on a Missouri House bill that some local residents hope will address sexually oriented businesses such as the one that ... via Joplin Globe

“I played with it on the side. Here, there and yonder”

Christopher J. T. Orr checks on a batch of smoking pork roasts and hams Saturday afternoon, March 22, 2008, at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Mo. via The Ottumwa Courier