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Carthage, Missouri Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Carthage! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which new teachers and staff will Carthage students see next year?
  • How much did cattle prices slip at Carthage’s Joplin Regional Stockyards?
  • How a Carthage painter brings America’s battles vividly back to life

Also on today's calendar: Dumpster Day May 3 and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Thunderstorms, some severe, temps: high: 75, low: 67.
  • Monday: Windy; a morning thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Carthage R-9 Board hires 10 teachers, accepts 6 resignations (blogspot.com) — Carthage R-9’s school board just approved a slate of new teachers, staff changes, and upcoming summer school plans that will affect students across the district. Leaders also reviewed health insurance, capital projects, and progress on the new Performing Arts Center, while accepting several resignations and retirements that will reshape classrooms next year.
   

2. Cattle market influenced by outside pressures (wlj.net) — Carthage cattle producers saw softer prices this week as Joplin Regional Stockyards moved about 7,500 head on Monday, with feeder steers and heifers selling $5–$15 lower than a week earlier. The broader cattle market is under pressure from futures corrections, packer slowdowns, and national supply trends, all of which could influence what local sellers receive in coming weeks.
   

3. Art meets history: Andy Thomas's depictions of American soldiers (fourstateshomepage.com) — Carthage residents might recognize local artist Andy Thomas, whose deep love of American history fuels his detailed paintings of battles like Yorktown and Stone’s River. Working from Carthage, he pours extensive research into uniforms, key figures, and dramatic battlefield moments, blending careful scholarship with storytelling on canvas while also exploring non-military historical scenes.
   

4. WKU Forensics wins NFA debate team championship, places 2nd in individual events (wbko.com) — A Carthage student, Chase Shockley, earned a Top 16 finish in Lincoln-Douglas debate at the National Forensics Association championship, helping Western Kentucky University secure the team debate title. WKU’s forensics squad also captured multiple individual national championships and dozens of high placements, underscoring opportunities for Carthage students interested in competitive speech and debate.
   

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  • Archer-Daniels-Midland Company - ADM posted a job opening for Production Specialist - Carthage, MO in Carthage. Apply here.
  • Schreiber Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Tech Multi Craft (Claxton) in Carthage. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carthage here.

Ok Carthage! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A tire. (Thank you Joan B. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Carthage

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