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Carthage, Missouri Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Carthage! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Carthage students earned Missouri State’s spring dean’s list honors.
  • Jasper County shooting suspect now held at Carthage detention center.
  • See how much Corley Trust funding is coming to Carthage groups.

Today's riddle: What did the snail say when he hopped on the tortoise's back for a ride? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 75 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 77, low: 71.
  • Monday: A shower and t-storm; windy, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Missouri State releases spring 2026 dean's list (carthagenewsonline.com) — Carthage families can celebrate a long list of local students who made Missouri State University’s spring 2026 dean’s list, reflecting strong academic performance. The university released names by hometown, highlighting dozens of Carthage residents who carried full course loads and earned at least a 3.5 GPA.
   

2. Reeds man arrested, alleged fired gun, striking car with adult and two juveniles (koamnewsnow.com) — A Jasper County man was arrested after deputies say a shot was fired that struck a car carrying an adult and two juveniles, with no injuries reported. He was booked into the Jasper County Detention Center in Carthage, underscoring the role of local authorities in handling the case and pending charges.
   

3. Corley Memorial Trust awards over $270,000 to 72 nonprofits (fourstateshomepage.com) — Two Carthage nonprofits—Bright Futures Carthage and Carthage Crisis Center—are among 72 groups sharing more than $270,000 from the Corley Memorial Trust this year. These grants, announced at Southwest Missouri Bank’s community center, will help support local youth, families, and community projects across the region, including several efforts based in Carthage.
   

4. Joplin man who bonded on murder charge, arrested by federal authorities with new charge (koamnewsnow.com) — Federal authorities recently arrested a Joplin man in Carthage on a new firearm charge while he was out on bond in a separate homicide case. He was taken into custody at a Carthage residence and transported for a federal court appearance in Springfield, where the case will proceed through the justice system.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: WHEEEEEE! (Thank you Francesca C. for sending it in!)
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