Mullinax Funeral Home: Holiday Remembrance Service

 Everyone is welcome at our

Holiday Remembrance Service

2 PM Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler

We take time this holiday season to remember loved ones who died this year and in years past. You are invited to submit photos of your loved ones to Mullinax Funeral Home for a video presentation at the service.  Photos must be submitted by 4 PM Wednesday, December 4, and will be returned to you.

Free copies of the video presentation will be available as a keepsake.

Refreshments will follow.

Personalized angel ornaments are available to order at this time.

Call or come by Mullinax Funeral Home for more information, (660) 679-0009.

Please call us if you need a ride to the service (Butler area). 

NEWS RELEASE ISSUED BY THE JOPLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT: MSSU staffer dead following shooting outside Joplin movie theater

 

Jeffery Bruner

On November 1, 2013 at approximately 9:50PM, officers with the Joplin Police Department responded to the Northstar 14 Movie Theatres for reports of shots fired.  An officer with the Duquesne Police Department arrived on scene at approximately 9:51PM and the suspect was taken into custody at 9:52PM. 

The victim was transported by EMS to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.  It is believed at this time that this was not a random act.  As of this time, we have not been made aware of any other injuries that were a result of the shooting. 

The suspect has been identified as Jeffery L. Bruner a 39 year old male of Joplin.  He is currently in custody in the Joplin City Jail for murder.  Paperwork will be forwarded to the Jasper County Prosecutor's Office for review of formal charges.  

The Duquesne Police Department, Jasper County Sheriff's Office, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol all responded to the theatre and assisted with the initial call.  

   
STATEMENT FROM MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY:

Homecoming events canceled, game postponed

Due to the tragic death Friday night of a Missouri Southern employee, all Homecoming activities are canceled and the football game versus Lindenwood has been postponed until a later date. Additional details will be forthcoming later in the day.

 

Miami FCCLA Movie Night

 

Miami FCCLA Booster Club is having a FREE Movie on Friday, November 1 at 6:30 pm at the Amsterdam Theater (upstairs) on the north side of Main Street, Amsterdam, MO.  Come watch MONSTERS UNIVERSITY with us.  The movie is FREE and concessions are available for a small charge

Traffic Accident On Nursery Street In Butler

The Butler Police Department is in route to a minor traffic accident at Business I-49 and Nursery Street here in Butler. No injuries are reported at this time and one lane of traffic is blocked at this time. Bates County Live will update this when and if more information becomes available.

FINAL SCORES FROM DISTRICT FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS OCTOBER 31st 2013

 

 

BUTLER BEARS LOST TO THE SARCOXIE BEARS 12 TO 41

 

THE DREXEL BOBCATS BEAT THE ADRIAN BLACKHAWKS 40 TO 14

 

CASS-MIDWAY VIKINGS DEFEATED THE ARCHIE WHIRLWINDS 55 TO 0

 

THE APPLETON CITY BULLDOGS LOST TO THE OSCEOLA INDIANS 0 TO 47

 

THE RICH HILL TIGERS LOST TO THE SKYLINE TIGERS 7 TO 43

 

THE PLEASANT HILL ROOSTERS DEFEATED THE GRAIN VALLEY EAGLES 38 TO 15

 

THE HARRISONVILLE WILDCATS LOST TO THE RAYTOWN SOUTH CARDINALS 28 TO 32

 

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL DISTRICTS GAMES SECOND ROUND

NOVEMBER 6TH WITH KICK OFFS AT 7 PM.

THE DREXEL BOBCATS WILL TRAVEL TO CASS-MIDWAY TO TAKE ON THE VIKINGS

THE PLEASANT HILL ROOSTERS WILL BE HOSTING THE RAYTOWN SOUTH CARDINALS  

Courtesy of FM 92.1

Vernon County Sheriff's Department Fundraiser

The employees with the Vernon County Sheriff's Office will be selling t-shirts to raise money for the Children's Center! Most sizes are in stock for $12. Stop by the Sheriffs Mon-Fri 8-4 to pick one up, or call 417-283-4400

HARRISONVILLE MAN, CHARGED WITH CHILD ENDANGERMENT

A 41 year old Harrisonville man was arrested and placed in the Cass County Jail on Thursday, October 31, after police stated he admitted to drinking a few beers and letting his 9 year old stepson drive the vehicle while he rode as passenger. A veteran officer stated, " it isn't unusal for kids to get behind the wheel in rural areas", but the officer was outraged in this case.  

According to Harrisonville Police, Gary Wayne Chaney Jr., 41 was in the passenger seat when his vehicle was pulled over about 7 pm Wednesday night near 7 highway.   Gary Wayne Chaney is being held in the Cass County Jail on traffic charges and endangering the welfare of a child. However, he will not face a drunken driving charge. Police did not seize Chaney's vehicle and the child is in the custody of family members.

Bates County EMA office Accumulations

October ended a wet one!
This is data accumulated at the Bates County EMA Office