Large Grass Fire Southeast of Butler

The Butler Fire Department is on the scene of a large grass fire located out 52  Highway East to N Highway to the Austin Salvage Yard area Southeast of Butler. It is unknown how many acres are involved. Bates County Live will update this if and when any more information becomes available. 

Don't Forget To Set Your Clocks Back Tonight

Don't forget to fall back one hour tonight as we go back to standard time.

 

 

Missouri Southern State University Mourns Loss Of Football Coach

Southern football mourns the loss of coach Derek Moore

 

Joplin, Mo. -- Missouri Southern State University is mourning the loss of Assistant Football Coach Derek Moore.

Coach Moore passed away from injuries received last night in a shooting outside a local movie theatre.

Moore, 37, was in his first year with the Lions as offensive line coach. Coach Moore came to MSSU this year after coaching for three seasons at Western Illinois University. He had coached collegiate football for a total of 14 seasons.

He leaves behind a 7-year-old son.

"We are stunned and deeply saddened by this tragic incident, and our prayers are with Derek's family," said MSSU Interim President Alan Marble. "We are ensuring that our employees and students have the emotional support they need during this difficult time."

"Derek was new to Missouri Southern but he was embraced by our campus and community," said Head Football Coach Daryl Daye. "He was a very likeable person who always had a smile on his face and made friends easily with our staff and players. This is an unspeakable loss for the MSSU athletics family."

Festivities for Homecoming were canceled in the wake of the tragedy and the game has been postponed.

Grief counselors are available to students and employees.

"The Missouri Southern athletics community is deeply saddened by the events that have occurred," said Athletics Director Jared Bruggeman. "In times like this, our priority is to make sure we are there for our student-athletes, coaches and support staff in whatever way necessary."

Plans are being made for a candlelight vigil Monday on the MSSU campus.

At this time, no other changes to the schedule have been announced.

Vernon County Sheriff's Department Accepting Applications

 The Vernon County Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for a Jailer and a Sheriff Deputy. If you are interested in any of these positions you can apply online or at the department in Nevada. If you would like to apply online the link is.... http://www.vernoncosheriff.org/index.html

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.