Bond has been set at $50,000 for a Joplin man who faces felony charges after leading police on a nighttime chase down city streets, driving with his lights off and the going the wrong way on a one-way street for nine blocks.
Michael Allen Davis, 39, was charged with resisting arrest and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
The probable cause statement indicates JPD Officer Adam New stopped Davis at 9:40 p.m. August 30 at the intersection of West Junge Boulevard and S. Jackson Avenue for a lighting violation. After handing New his driver's license, Davis drove away with no lights on, driving down residential streets at speeds estimated at 50 to 60 miles per hour, including driving the wrong way on a one-way street for nine blocks.
Davis was a familiar face for the Joplin Police Department, which had arrested him on a marijuana trafficking charge February 20, which is pending in Jasper County Circuit Court. Online court records show Davis also faces a felony stealing charge following an arrest by the Webb City Police Department.
Thursday, September 06, 2018
Wednesday, September 05, 2018
Hartzler supports bill protecting Americans from terrorist drones
Today Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) applauded the passage of H.R. 6438, the DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act, which would help protect U.S. citizens from dangerous and rogue drones.
“This bill is a good first step to countering criminal drones,” said Hartzler, a member of the House Armed Services Committee. “On the other side of the globe, terrorist groups have weaponized drones to target our troops and coalition partners, and we must equip our federal agencies to deal with this potential threat on U.S. soil.”
At the same time, Hartzler believes the federal government must go further to protect Americans from terrorist drones.
“While the bill we passed last night creates a position at the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate all of our counter-drone threat planning efforts, DHS still does not even have the authority to engage a rogue drone,” said Hartzler, who introduced a bill earlier this year to give federal agencies this authority. “My bill, the Safeguarding America’s Skies Act, would allow DHS and the Department of Justice to use counter drone technology to intercept unauthorized drones. Without relief from the current federal prohibition on intercepting criminal drones, federal agencies will continue to have their hands tied when it comes to protecting U.S. citizens from a potential drone attack.”
Specifically, the bill the House passed last night, H.R. 6438, would establish an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Coordinator at the Department of Homeland Security to centralize all of the Department’s counter-drone threat efforts. The Coordinator would be responsible for working with the relevant components of DHS to develop plans for countering threats posed by drones. But as Rep. Hartzler mentioned, DHS currently does not even have the authority to engage with rogue drones.
Hartzler introduced her bill, H.R. 5366, the Safeguarding America’s Skies Act, in March. It has been referred to the following House Committees, where it awaits further review: Transportation & Infrastructure, Judiciary, and Homeland Security.
Parson signs proclamation to convene special session for STEM education, treatment courts
On September 4, 2018, Governor Mike Parson signed a proclamation that will convene the Missouri General Assembly for a Special Session concurrent with Veto Session. The Special Session will take place the week of September 10-14 and will focus on the passage of computer science course access and awareness of career opportunities through STEM education, as well as expanding treatment courts in the State of Missouri.
“As Governor, it is my responsibility to give students every opportunity to be fully equipped with the skills needed to enter Missouri’s workforce,” said Gov. Parson. “It is also important that, when needed, Missourians receive the proper treatment services necessary to gain employment or further their education. By proclaiming a special session, these issues will be addressed,” Gov. Parson added.
The new STEM education bill requires Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to establish an online program to educate students about STEM careers and allows for multiple companies to apply to provide the program. By passing this during a special session, it will allow for DESE to start the process of implementing it for the 2019-2020 school year.
The new treatment court legislation will focus solely on reforms to treatment courts throughout the state. Expansion of treatment courts will allow for more individuals to get treatment, rather than being incarcerated in our already overcrowded prison system.
Video- Billy Long's auction call drowns out protester at Congressional hearing
Seventh District Congressman Billy Long went viral today when he interrupted a protester during the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing.
Shortly after the woman began shouting, Long began auctioning off her cell phone and when the woman was escorted out of the chamber, Long concluded his "auction" and yielded back his time.
Shortly after the woman began shouting, Long began auctioning off her cell phone and when the woman was escorted out of the chamber, Long concluded his "auction" and yielded back his time.
Live coverage- Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings
The second day of the confirmation hearings or Brett Kavanaugh for the U. S. Supreme Court will be held today and senators from both sides of the aisle will question the judge.
Will today's hearings be marred by more screaming idiots?
Will today's hearings be marred by more screaming idiots?
Tuesday, September 04, 2018
Moran: Paying respect to Sen. John McCain
(From Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas)
On Tuesday evening, I paid tribute to Senator John McCain on the Senate floor and spoke about my personal friendship with Sen. McCain and his storied service to our nation and the Senate. I first met Sen. McCain in 1996 when he was in Kansas campaigning for Sen. Bob Dole during his run for president. As I said in my remarks, there is no American I know that is more deserving of the title ‘hero’ than John McCain. To watch my remarks or see a complete transcript, click here.
On Saturday, Robba and I were honored to attend Sen. McCain’s memorial service at the National Cathedral. Filled with his family, friends and colleagues past and present, this service was fitting for the type of man and American hero that Sen. McCain was. His legacy will live on for generations, and our country is better because of him. In the coming weeks and months, Robba and I will be thinking of the McCain family and praying for their comfort during this difficult time.
I recently found time to reflect on Sen. McCain and the legacy he leaves behind:
Upon his death on July 6, 1835, Chief Justice John Marshall received praise from across the nation, though the country was torn between two political parties and the president was the populist Andrew Jackson.
The National Gazette declared "nearly unanimous chorus of fervent eulogy and heartfelt regret is resounding on every side...All this speaks well for the country. It shows that however pernicious may have been the operation of faction...it has not yet destroyed the knowledge of what is right in the land."
As I finished a biography of Marshall in recent days, this passage particularly struck me as I've observed the outpouring of gratitude for the life of John McCain. The respect expressed throughout our country by Republicans and Democrats alike emanates from a desire to see more of our leaders who believe in the American project and remain firm in their principles to sustain it. As with Chief Justice Marshall, some could disagree with Sen. McCain, but few could doubt his sincerity of purpose in what he advocated. In this past week, it is evident people instinctively recognize John's service was never for his own glory but for that of our shared nation.
It is this selfless service that remains "what is right in the land" two centuries later. We are a vastly different nation since Marshall's passing, one that has gone from an isolated outpost in the world to its only superpower, stretching from sea to sea. But our belief in our nation's exceptionalism – fervently espoused by Sen. McCain – remains the same now as it was then. We will disagree, sometimes passionately, as John himself often did with his colleagues and multiple presidents, but the passing of a great man can unite us in the certainty that our country is worth defending, and worth doing so in a dignified and respectful manner. Sen. McCain's family has laid him to rest for all of eternity, may his legacy of believing in the goodness of America and one another remain with us for as long.
On Tuesday evening, I paid tribute to Senator John McCain on the Senate floor and spoke about my personal friendship with Sen. McCain and his storied service to our nation and the Senate. I first met Sen. McCain in 1996 when he was in Kansas campaigning for Sen. Bob Dole during his run for president. As I said in my remarks, there is no American I know that is more deserving of the title ‘hero’ than John McCain. To watch my remarks or see a complete transcript, click here.
On Saturday, Robba and I were honored to attend Sen. McCain’s memorial service at the National Cathedral. Filled with his family, friends and colleagues past and present, this service was fitting for the type of man and American hero that Sen. McCain was. His legacy will live on for generations, and our country is better because of him. In the coming weeks and months, Robba and I will be thinking of the McCain family and praying for their comfort during this difficult time.
I recently found time to reflect on Sen. McCain and the legacy he leaves behind:
Upon his death on July 6, 1835, Chief Justice John Marshall received praise from across the nation, though the country was torn between two political parties and the president was the populist Andrew Jackson.
The National Gazette declared "nearly unanimous chorus of fervent eulogy and heartfelt regret is resounding on every side...All this speaks well for the country. It shows that however pernicious may have been the operation of faction...it has not yet destroyed the knowledge of what is right in the land."
As I finished a biography of Marshall in recent days, this passage particularly struck me as I've observed the outpouring of gratitude for the life of John McCain. The respect expressed throughout our country by Republicans and Democrats alike emanates from a desire to see more of our leaders who believe in the American project and remain firm in their principles to sustain it. As with Chief Justice Marshall, some could disagree with Sen. McCain, but few could doubt his sincerity of purpose in what he advocated. In this past week, it is evident people instinctively recognize John's service was never for his own glory but for that of our shared nation.
It is this selfless service that remains "what is right in the land" two centuries later. We are a vastly different nation since Marshall's passing, one that has gone from an isolated outpost in the world to its only superpower, stretching from sea to sea. But our belief in our nation's exceptionalism – fervently espoused by Sen. McCain – remains the same now as it was then. We will disagree, sometimes passionately, as John himself often did with his colleagues and multiple presidents, but the passing of a great man can unite us in the certainty that our country is worth defending, and worth doing so in a dignified and respectful manner. Sen. McCain's family has laid him to rest for all of eternity, may his legacy of believing in the goodness of America and one another remain with us for as long.
Trial for Reeds man charged with having sex with 12-year-old set for next week
The trial is expected to last three days.
The alleged rape occurred in February 2017, according to the probable cause statement, when Kordale Spurgeon, 19 (18 at the time of the incident came to the girl's home on Valley Street and had sexual intercourse with her in her bedroom.
During an interview at the Children's Center, "(the girl) advised Spurgeon was aware she was only 12 years old by a previous communication they had concerning her age. (She) also knew Spurgeon was 18 years old."
After they had sex, Spurgeon began sending her messages "advising her not to tell anyone about him having sex with her because he would be in big trouble due to her being 12 years old," according to the probable cause affidavit.
Watch live; Supreme Court nomination hearing for Judge Brett Kavanaugh
Confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh began earlier this morning in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
The hearings started with Democrats attempting to delay the hearing.
Turner Report reaches 28,000 posts, 13 million visitors
The Turner Report reached a couple of milestones in recent days that I just noticed.
Sometime last month, the blog, which started in October 2003, published its 28,000th post and passed 13 million visitors.
After spending its first few years bringing in a few hundred visitors a day, the Turner Report regularly reaches more than 10,000 visitors daily and continues to grow.
Thanks for your continued support.
Sometime last month, the blog, which started in October 2003, published its 28,000th post and passed 13 million visitors.
After spending its first few years bringing in a few hundred visitors a day, the Turner Report regularly reaches more than 10,000 visitors daily and continues to grow.
Thanks for your continued support.
Monday, September 03, 2018
Carthage Press website redirects visitors to Neosho Daily News
Those who go to the Carthage Press website are automatically redirected to the Neosho Daily News website.
As if anyone who has been subscribing to the Carthage Press is going to go to the Daily website to get Carthage news.
Even as GateHouse officials promised in the final edition of the Press Wednesday that major Carthage news would be covered in the Neosho Daily, they were fully aware that was not going to happen.
The Neosho Daily had a three-member news team prior to last week when the company accepted a voluntary buyout from one of those three.
It is going to be hard enough for the Daily staff to cover Neosho.
The out-of-state owners also seem to have no clue if they think that a Carthage and Neosho combination would work well. The cities are in different counties and have few news events in common.
And now Carthage Press readers no longer even have an opportunity to chcck out the website and archives while they are processing that the newspaper no longer exists.
For the moment, the Carthage Press Facebook site is still available. It was even updated once after the closing of the Press with some filler material about watermelons.
Considering how seedy GateHouse Media officials are, that is fitting.
One thing you will not find on the Carthage Press Facebook page is anything about the Press being shut down.
Perhaps GateHouse officials think they can find a way to milk a few more cents out of a community after looting it one of its most prized possessions.
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