Walk Back in Time

It's May so it's time for Walk Back in Time to start. Join us this Wednesday at noon as we look at the Rock that Burns and how it changed Bates County. 

Bring your lunch and after the program we'll go down to the Bartlett Mine exhibit and learn even more about the mines of our area. It's All FREE.

Remember Walk Back in Time is at noon on the 3rd Wednesday May thru October. See you there.

Obituary - Barbara Jo Pettibon

Barbara Jo Pettibon, 80, Nevada, MO, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 in Joplin MO. She was born June 30, 1937 in Beardstown, IL to Allyn and Dilola (Jones) Turnbull. She married Robert Bowman on May 27, 1972 and he preceded her in death. One day, while strolling through the park, she met the second love of her life, Forest Pettibon, and they were united in marriage on February 26, 1999. They enjoyed a special marital bond and truly were a team together in life.

Barbara began her working career as an employee for Flory’s Pharmacy and later worked at Nevada State Hospital until her retirement. Barbara was a member of Rebecca’s Lodge for many years. Survivors, in addition to her husband Forest, include 3 siblings: Betty Helms, LaVon Posey, and Bill Turnbull, all of Nevada, MO, numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. She has been welcomed into heaven by her parents, her first husband Bob, and siblings Mary Jean, Suzann, Pat, David, Judy, and Marjorie.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will be in Deerfield Cemetery, Deerfield, MO.

Circuit Court of Bates County Court News 5/11/18

St v David Wayne McKinney, Jr., Felony poss of controlled substance, methamphetamine's, guilty plea, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 yrs probation, standard conditions, pay court costs, Defe. Shall be subject to random drug testing, shall not enter any establishment where intoxicate beverages are the primary sale item, to perform 100 hrs community service, shall be subject to random searches of home/vehicle.

St v. Joshua E Tervol, I: Felony burglary, II: Misd. Stealing, III: Felony assault—guilty plea, sentenced to 7 yrs in MDOC; IV: Felony unlawful use of a weapon, guilty plea, sentenced to 4 yrs in MDOC; V: Felony domestic assault; VI: Felony assault, guilty plea, sentenced to 7 yrs in MDOC, given SES, 5 yrs probation, pay restitution of $500, to perform 200 hours of community service, to serve 10 days shock time in Bates Co Jail, pay court costs.

St v. Luke O’Banion, probation violation, guilty plea, probation revoked, previous sentence ordered executed.

St v. Luke O’Banion, probation violation, guilty plea, probation revoked, previous sentence also ordered executed.

St. v. Anna Christine Hobbs, probation violation admitted, given SIS, probation revoked, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 yrs probation, to pay fines and court costs.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10pm

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Bates and surrounding counties until 10pm this evening.

Mid America Live News will update with any and all weather information when it is made available to us. 

Watch out for funny money

Once again we have started to see counterfeit money being passed around to local stores in our area. Please be careful when taking cash from someone. We are continuing to see mostly twenty dollars bills that are counterfeit. 

A current trend we are seeing is money that states "for motion picture use only" and bills that have foreign writing on them. We have attached a couple exemplar photos of the types of counterfeit money we have been seeing in the area. 

We encourage local businesses to invest in a counterfeit detection pen to help prevent them from being a victim. If you have any questions about counterfeit currency call the Nevada Police Department at 417-448-5100 to speak to an officer.

Nevada Speedway 500$ to win Mini Stock Race

Saturday May 19, 2018

$500 to win Mini Stocks/FWD (NO PURE STOCKS THIS WEEK)

$500 to win Mini Stocks/FWD plus Street Stocks, Midwest Mods, B-Mods, A-Mods and Late Models!!

Gates will open at 4:30pm, Driver Cutoff at 6:30pm, Hot Laps at 7:00pm with Racing to begin at 7:30pm.

Adult Admission will be $10 for Adults, $5 for Kids ages 6-12, and Kids under 6 will be Free.

Pit passes will be $25 for Adults, Drivers are $35, $15 for Kids ages 6-12, and Kids under 6 are free.

Checkout our website for rules, full schedule, and more information http://www.nevadaspeedway1.com

We just wanna say THANK YOU!

The Electric City Downtown would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for investing in our organization and mission. We hope many more will join us as we make a effort to revitalize our downtown. A place that everyone comes to shop, dine and entertain.

Sincere Stake Holder
Greg Mullinax of Mullinax Funeral Home

Downtown Champions
Deborah Enos of Vintage Treasures
Jim Dugan of Ozark Fly Fisher
Tina Pattner of Home Sweet Home
Kim Jacobs of Corner Hardware
Scott Friedrich of Friedrich Law Office

Steadfast Investor
George and Gayle Serna

Supportive Family
Carolyn and Paul Jett

Congrats Jen Reece!