tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59850222024-03-18T23:17:55.697-07:00The Turner ReportThis blog features observations from Randy Turner, a former teacher, newspaper reporter and editor. Send news items or comments to rturner229@hotmail.comRandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.comBlogger36900125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-67360045930830114382024-03-18T19:29:00.000-07:002024-03-18T19:31:06.508-07:00Joplin R-8 Board accepts 13 teacher "separations," hires 12 teachers During a March 12 closed session, the Joplin R-8 Board of Education accepted 13 teacher separations, including one that took effect immediately and hired 12 teachers.According to the minutes, Shawna Brooks asked to be released from her 2023-24 contract and the administration recommended that the board accept the resignation, which the board did in a unanimous vote.The board also took the Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-6733712953244433392024-03-18T18:32:00.000-07:002024-03-18T18:32:51.600-07:00Joplin man accused of driving drunk on Rangeline with unrestrained child in carThe Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney's office filed driving while intoxicated and endangering the welfare of a child charges against a Joplin man today.A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Chirosi Ichiro (DOB 1995) with his bond set at $5,000 surety or $1,000 cash.From the probable cause statement:On 03/17/2024, Witness 1 called the Joplin Police Department saying they were following a Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-25259929728019721022024-03-18T10:28:00.000-07:002024-03-18T10:28:13.276-07:00Cassville man held on no bond after allegedly attacking four people, including two children, while nakedA Cassville man is being held on no bond in the Barry County Jail after allegedly attacking four people, including two children Thursday, while he was in the nude.The initial appearance for Kory Wayne Hilburn, 18, on charges of assault, armed criminal action (two counts), burglary, child abuse, and endangering the welfare of a child (two counts), was held this morning, according to Barry County Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-35705978330988767142024-03-18T09:59:00.000-07:002024-03-18T09:59:45.796-07:00Jason Smith: Biden budget plan is the wrong recipe for America(From Eighth District Congressman Jason Smith)President Joe Biden frequently says, “Don't tell me what you value. Show me your budget, and I'll tell you what you value.” Well, as Biden’s recently released budget proposal for next year makes clear, he is once again doubling down on the very same failed policies that are bankrupting America, waging war on U.S. energy, and fueling the most painful Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-3294305865999819102024-03-16T19:59:00.000-07:002024-03-16T19:59:05.690-07:00Commentary: Webb City administrators following same approach with Pope that they did with Rezwan Kohistani Webb City R-7 Administration's handling of the controversy surrounding racist, anti-Muslim, conspiracy theory promoting hate-filled tweets that allegedly received likes or positive comments from recently hired assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction Allison Pope are reminiscent of actions the administration took following the May 5, 2022 suicide of 14-year-old high school Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-24004553955947556162024-03-16T18:50:00.000-07:002024-03-16T18:52:31.977-07:00Preliminary hearing scheduled for former Joplin woman charged with murder of her brotherAn April 25 preliminary hearing has been scheduled in Greene County Circuit Court for Tarrin Dicks, 19, a former Joplin resident who is charged with two counts of second degree murder in connection with a botched robbery February 22 that ended up with two people being killed including her brother, Trevin Dicks, 21, Joplin.According to the probable cause statement, Tarrin Dicks was supposed to Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-45857302835996139452024-03-15T19:53:00.000-07:002024-03-15T19:53:57.632-07:00Why did Evan Boettler, 16, kill himself?From all appearances, 16-year-old Evan Boettler had everything going for him.The Aurora High School sophomore was a member of Student Council and participated in track, baseball, wrestling, soccer and Youth Empowerment.His true heart loved the outdoors and his favorite place was on the front deck of a boat, paddling a kayak in search of the next big one or scouting the woods looking for the next Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-49627133932405111882024-03-15T18:47:00.000-07:002024-03-15T18:47:28.365-07:00Child care tax credit bill advances in Missouri SenateBy Madeline ShannonColumbia MissourianEfforts continued Thursday to move legislation forward that would allow employers, child care providers and families a tax credit in a push to expand access to child care in Missouri.On Thursday, the Senate Government Accountability Committee passed legislation that would establish tax credits to employers who make contributions to their employees’ child careRandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-6503610175410591272024-03-15T14:04:00.000-07:002024-03-15T14:04:14.187-07:00Parson provides update on National Guard deployment to southern border(From Gov. Mike Parson) Today, Governor Mike Parson provided an update on Missouri personnel deployed to the Southern Border in Texas as part of Governor Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star mission. Eleven Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) troopers have been supporting the Texas Department of Public Safety on the Southern Border since March 1, 2024. Missouri National Guard (MONG) Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-66833349687527967602024-03-15T12:03:00.000-07:002024-03-15T12:03:59.300-07:00Joplin man who allegedly attempted to rob McDonald's on bicycle bound over for trialA Joplin man who allegedly attempted an armed robbery of the McDonald's drive-through at 33rd and Rangeline on a bicycle November 7 was bound over for trial today following a preliminary hearing in Newton County Circuit Court.According to the probable cause statement, Chad Lee Cargile (DOB 1979) approached the drive-through and said, "Give me all your money," then repeated what he said and "put Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-38441395183221019592024-03-14T20:16:00.000-07:002024-03-14T20:16:20.743-07:00Remains of Liberal man who died June 6, 1944 at Normandy identified(From the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency) The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that U.S. Army Cpl. Julius G. Wolfe, 20, of Liberal, Missouri, killed during World War II, was accounted for Aug. 21, 2023.In June 1944, Wolfe was assigned to Company B, 149th Engineer Combat Battalion in the European Theater. On June 6, Wolfe was aboard Landing Craft Infantry (Large) 92, Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-23295675705632137282024-03-14T19:57:00.000-07:002024-03-14T19:57:14.738-07:00Accused killer of Carl Junction man remains at largeThe suspect in the March 3 stabbing death of Seth R. Langford, 36, Carl Junction, remains at large, according to a news release issued today by the Jasper County Sheriff's Office.We are still seeking the whereabouts of Scott B Burleson who is wanted in connection with a homicide, Burleson should be considered armed and dangerous. If you see Burleson, do not approach. Contact the Jasper County Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-75047954012609481632024-03-14T19:31:00.000-07:002024-03-14T19:31:51.619-07:00Carthage Republican takes ax to Parson budget, slashing education, Medicaid funds, adding $725 million for SW MO highway projectsBy Rudi KellerMissouri IndependentA state spending plan for fiscal 2025 delivered Thursday in the Missouri House cuts $2 billion from the proposal Gov. Mike Parson made in January, largely through adjustments for the depletion of pandemic-era federal funding and the decline in Medicaid enrollment(Photo- House Budget Chair Cody Smith, R-Carthage, summarizes his budget proposal to reporters Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-118390340777163482024-03-14T18:59:00.000-07:002024-03-14T19:01:08.898-07:00Pineville man, 70, sentenced to 20 years for two counts of statutory sodomyA Pineville man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to two charges of statutory sodomy involving children under age 14.William E. Mason, 70, will serve his sentences concurrently, according to McDonald County Circuit Court records. The crimes took place in 2013.
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Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-60334235083302672482024-03-14T18:44:00.000-07:002024-03-14T18:44:51.664-07:00Arraignment set for Joplin man on meth possession, weapons chargesA 1:30 p.m. March 20 arraignment is scheduled in U. S. District Court in Springfield for Jock Odell Gray, 43, Joplin, who was indicted in January on two counts of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and two counts of using a gun in furtherance of drug trafficking.Gray was initially arrested by the Joplin Police Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-68277661996082091942024-03-14T18:36:00.000-07:002024-03-14T18:38:25.609-07:00Sentencing dates set for Carthage woman, Reeds man for meth trafficking conspiracySentencing hearings for a Carthage woman and a Reeds man who pleaded guilty last year to their roles in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy are scheduled for April 12 in U. S. District Court in Springfield.The sentencing for Olivia A. Tiegs, 30, is scheduled for 10:45 a.m., while Jacinto Bernave, 32, Reeds, will be sentenced at 2 p.m.The allegations against Tiegs and Bernave are described inRandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-69797575800309951902024-03-14T16:22:00.000-07:002024-03-14T16:22:46.908-07:00Agenda posted for Joplin City Council meetingJOPLIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDAMONDAY, MARCH 18, 20245th FLOOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS602 S. MAIN ST. JOPLIN MO6:00 P.M.1.Call To OrderInvocationPledge of Allegiance of the United States of America2.Roll Call3.Presentations1.Sales And Use Tax UpdateDocuments:SALES TAX MARCH 2024.PDFUSE TAX MARCH 2024.PDFMARIJUANA SALES TAX MARCH 2024.PDF2.Sharity Homelessness Strategic Plan ReportDocuments:Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-85436259930676715972024-03-14T10:31:00.000-07:002024-03-14T10:31:18.966-07:00Webb City R-7 official: "Some of our staff' shared racist, anti-Muslim, hate-filled tweets with Turner ReportBrenten Byrd, who will officially take over as superintendent of the Webb City R-7 School District July 1, has taken an unusual approach to winning over the staff- he continues to throw them under the bus.Byrd, who currently serves as assistant superintendent for instruction and curriculum began his war against staff members after racist, anti-Muslim, hate-filled, conspiracy theory promoting Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-45626104245969284992024-03-13T18:13:00.000-07:002024-03-13T18:13:05.326-07:00So you want to be a Joplin R-8 newcomer and refugee coordinatorThe Joplin R-8 School District plans to hire a newcomer and refugee coordinator and posted the position on the district website March 7.The new position will be funded through a grant and will only continue as long as the grant remains funded.
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This is what district officials are seeking:Job Summary:Working under supervision of the DirectorRandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-72592807710022105162024-03-13T18:05:00.000-07:002024-03-13T18:05:52.166-07:00Missourians back initiative to restore abortion rights by small margin, new poll findsBy Rudi KellerMissouri IndependentA new poll shows plurality of Missourians support restoring abortion rights as they existed under Roe v. Wade, but a large undecided group holds the key to victory. The St. Louis University/YouGov Poll conducted in February found that 44% of those surveyed would vote for abortion rights after hearing the ballot language, while 37% were opposed. The support was Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-66972243782957258302024-03-13T17:54:00.000-07:002024-03-13T17:54:15.715-07:00Former Carl Junction dispatcher alleges sexual harassment, retaliation by police, sues cityA former Carl Junction dispatcher claims she was harassed by police officers after she reported an inappropriate remark to her supervisors.In a lawsuit filed today in Jasper County Circuit Court, Marlena Ellington, who worked for the city from August 2022 through April 2023 when she resigned, claims the harassment and lack of support from the police chief forced her into making that decision.The Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-79201811388028026632024-03-13T16:53:00.000-07:002024-03-13T16:53:30.802-07:00Federal charges filed against three KC residents in connection with Super Bowl Rally shooting (From the U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri)Three Kansas City, Mo., men have been charged in federal court for illegal firearms trafficking and straw purchases of firearms as a result of the investigation into the mass shooting at Union Station during the celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory on Feb. 14, 2024.“These cases underscore the importance of Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-63009856245996760782024-03-13T09:33:00.000-07:002024-03-13T09:33:45.620-07:00Commentary: The failure of America's public schoolteachers(Thirteen years ago today, Huffington Post published my column The Failure of American Teachers. As I read it again this morning, I realized little had changed, except that many of the legislators who are doing their best to destroy public education never attended a public school and do not send their children to public schools.)For a long time, I tried to fight it. Sadly, I've had my blinders Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-84432597606163745742024-03-12T20:03:00.000-07:002024-03-12T20:03:03.259-07:00Missouri Senate strikes deal to boost public-school funding in private-school tax-credit billBy Annelise HanshawMissouri IndependentMissouri Senate Democrats ended their filibuster Tuesday of a bill that seeks to expand the state’s K-12 tax-credit scholarship program — agreeing to let the legislation come to a vote after Republicans added provisions boosting public school funding and teacher retention efforts.The bill receiving first-round approval in the Senate Tuesday evening is the Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-25652463034741950802024-03-12T19:57:00.000-07:002024-03-12T19:57:41.378-07:00Joplin man bound over for trial on manslaughter for deaths of 3, including two McKinley Elementary studentsA Joplin man who is charged with three counts of manslaughter in connection with the September 17, 2021 accident that killed three people, including two McKinley Elementary students, was bound over for trial following a March 4 preliminary hearing in Ottawa County District Court.The next hearing for Anthony T. Hendricks, 25, is scheduled for March 27.Hendricks was the only survivor of a traffic Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0