THE FINALE!! THE LAST 30 SECONDS THEY TURN UP THE 4TH OF JULY HEAT!

THE FINALE!! THE LAST 30 SECONDS THEY TURN UP THE 4TH OF JULY HEAT! • Thank you City of Joplin • Thank you Missouri Southern State University • Thank you Joplin Parks and Recreation • All made possible too with Academy Sports + Outdoors (64801) — It’s a picture perfect July 4 night! Thank you tonight also to Joplin Police Department and #JoplinPDExplorers directing traffic. Joplin Fire Department on stand by and METS/Metro Emergency Transport System just in case they are needed. - - - -LIVE!§developing§sponsors- - - - • Gardner Express Care no insurance needed! (but if you have insurance they'll provide a receipt for you to submit). No appointment needed and first-time appointments are 50% off, $34.50. Behind Neighborhood Market at 26th & S Maiden Lane • Crossroads Chevrolet Cadillac It's time to celebrate! And they want to [ BLOW ] out the remaining 2017 models! True discounts [ not bogus markdowns ]. Discounts unheard of ~ $12-$15,000 back of invoice. East 32nd across from CFI

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INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS at MSSU - ARE YOU MISSING THE 'SITTING IN THE TRAFFIC' PART?

PANORAMA 360 PHOTO FROM TOP OF FRED G HUGHES STADIUM AT MSSU FIREWORKS

ENTIRE FIREWORKS SHOW LIVE! HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! - TY CITY OF JOPLIN & MSSU

MSSU HOSTS CITY OF JOPLIN FIREWORKS! SAVE THE MAP TO YOUR PHONE

CITY COUNCILMAN BARD COMPLETED PROBATION 6+ YEARS AGO

CITY COUNCILMAN BARD COMPLETED PROBATION 6+ YEARS AGO
• Each side cites MO law saying felons can/can't serve in office
• JasCo Prosecutor, Theresa Kenny, will decide fate
• Feb 1 Bard shared past misdeeds openly at MSSU in a Criminology class

(64804/64801) -- Joshua Bard received 80% YES - he should serve - on our little straw poll over the weekend. On Sunday he told Joplin News First, "The amount of support is absolutely heartwarming!"

Bard ran for one of 3 general election seats on the Joplin City Council and won. However it wasn't until after the election that Joplin City Attorney, Peter Edwards, brought Bard's past misdeeds to light noting, state law prohibits those convicted of felonies from holding public office. And he cited section 115.306 of Missouri law.

Bard in turn has noted section 561.021 of Missouri law, "A person convicted of a felony...forfeits any office he may then hold, and is ineligible to hold office until completion of his sentence or probation." Bard completed his 5 year probation January 1, 2012, that was 6+ years ago.

In a February 1 MSSU class broadcast on the internet and visible to the public, Bard admitted his past in depth. He engaged in a 24 minute discussion with MSSU Professor of Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement, Jackie J Spurlin, regarding Redemption in the Criminal Justice System (https://www.facebook.com/jj.spurlin/videos/10100495033681408/)

WHAT ARE BARD'S SINS?
"Court records show that Bard, 44, pleaded guilty June 2, 2006, to a charge of manufacturing a controlled substance and was placed on supervised probation for five years by Judge Timothy Perigo in Newton County Circuit Court.

On July 9, 2010, Bard was cited for a probation violation in that case after he was arrested for driving while intoxicated. The judge extended Bard's probation to Jan. 1, 2012, on the special condition that Bard successfully complete addiction treatment." - The Joplin Globe, Debby Woodin, April 18, 2018

WHERE DO WE GO NOW?
Friday it was determined that Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney, Theresa Kenny, will decide if Bard is eligible to serve. And in peeling back the onion further he did resign - however the resignation was rescinded by Bard. But it was not presented and accepted in a council meeting yet.

It's not known when Kenny will make a decision but Bard told Joplin News First yesterday. "We have an opportunity to step and make the change we desire as a community. I may get bad news this week. But I will not be defeated. Your support, kind words and generosity have given me a huge amount of faith in our community."

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CANDIDATE FORUM FOR JOPLIN CITY COUNCIL HOSTED BY JUDY STILES

KGCS-TV JOPLIN CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUM

(64804/64801) – Judy Stiles of MSSU is also the KGCS General Manager and host of the Newsmakers spends time with the Joplin City Council candidates in a LIVE FORUM.

Every candidate shares their personal history and passion for running for office. Then also answer questions related to recent tourism study, budget concerns for city employees, final phase of tornado redevelopment and other issues that are being discussed currently.

“KGCS has a long history of covering city government, and this is another way we can help with communications with residents,” said Stiles.

It will air again on KGCS-TV Thursday, March 29 at 6 p.m., and Sunday, April 1 at 7 p.m. The program is posted to the station YouTube channel, “KGCS Missouri Southern.”

CLICK THE LINK TO VIEW THE ENTIRE PROGRAM ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/f_8htK4AW-4

MSSU Graduation Broadcast in Full

(64801) -- Congratulations to the MSSU Graduates. What a great accomplishment!

The Lighting of the Joplin Salvation Army Tree with MSSU Chamber Choir Kicking off the Red Kettle Campaign