Jasper County Marriage Licenses Aug. 21, 2026

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Justin A. Bickett, 35, Jasper, and Makayla Kay Willoughby, 24, Jasper Dakota James Ross, 26, Joplin, and Haylie Dawn Gordon, 23, Joplin Joseph James Lean, 32,...

Webb City man charged with assaulting autistic teen at Carthage residence

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CARTHAGE, Mo. — A Webb City man assaulted a 13-year-old autistic boy shortly after throwing a dog against a wall in a Carthage home,...

Carthage woman charged with child abuse, 4 children removed from home

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The Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney's office filed a felony child abuse charge against a rural Carthage woman who allegedly locked her 4-year-old stepson in...

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Carthage High School Selects Mike Frizzell to Lead Wrestling Program

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CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage High School is excited to announce that Mike Frizzell has been named the next Head...

CHS Names Drew Bridges as New Head Baseball Coach

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