Joplin Globe - Sat Nov 07

A man accused of shoplifting at Kohl's department store in Joplin picked up a felony drug charge as well Thursday afternoon when security employees reported seeing him attempt to discard some pills in his possession while being held for police.

Joplin Globe - Sat Nov 07

A Joplin man received a suspended sentence Friday in Jasper County Circuit Court on a conviction for possession of an illegal weapon.

Springfield News Leader - Fri Nov 06

The city of Sarcoxie will remain the operator of the state license office in the Jasper County town, according to the Missouri Department of Revenue.