Shannon Shockley named head boys basketball coach at Clinton Middle School

The Clinton School District is excited to announce that Shannon Shockley will be joining the Clinton School District’s coaching staff as the head boys basketball coach at Clinton Middle School.

Coach Shockley, a 1997 graduate of Clinton High School, has been a committed employee of the City of Clinton Parks and Recreation Department for the past 22 years. For the past twelve years, he has served as the department’s Program Coordinator and has been instrumental in building the foundation for youth sports in our area. 

Shannon has been fortunate enough to coach both his children and many others in numerous sports throughout their childhood, including the Clinton Lady Hoopers from 2011-2019. Coach Shockley recently coached the Clinton Nets 5th and 6th grade boys basketball team, which finished their season with a 16-1 record. Shannon has been a MSHSAA-certified basketball referee for 12 years and brings with him, not only wisdom and knowledge but also, his love and passion for a game he has played or been a part of his entire life.

During his years as a CHS Cardinal, Shannon was awarded many distinctions with the basketball team. He was awarded All-Conference (3x), All-District (3x), All-Area Player of the Year (2x), and 1st Team All-State (2x) honors, and continued his athletic career at State Fair Community College in Sedalia.

Coach Shockley and his wife, Jamie (a 2000 CHS graduate), reside in Clinton with their two children, Kasyn (10), a 6th grader at Clinton Middle School, and Jazmyn (16), a senior at Clinton High School.

Coach Shockley says, “I am grateful for the opportunity to put back into the schools where it all started for me. One of my mentors, Coach Sawyer once told me, ‘tradition starts with me’. That simple statement has stuck with me all these years and that’s what I hope to achieve!”

Activities Director, Alex Johnson is looking forward to welcoming Coach Shockley back to the Cardinal family. “Shannon is someone who is Clinton through and through. 

When we talk about changing culture and getting the entire community to buy in to being ‘All In’, Shannon is someone who is already exemplifying this characteristic by pouring into our youth programs. Again, this hire is just another example of the forward progress we are making. Welcome to the team, Shannon!”

#CardinalPride

MSHP: Major Vince S. Rice Retires July 1, 2022

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following retirement:

Major Vince S. Rice, commander of the Administrative Services Bureau, will retire July 1, 2022, after 32 years of dedicated service.

Rice was appointed to the Patrol on July 1, 1990, as a member of the 63rd Recruit Class. After graduating from the Academy, he was assigned to Troop F, Zone 9, Montgomery and Gasconade counties. On July 1, 1995, he was promoted to corporal and designated assistant zone supervisor of Zone 8, Callaway County. Rice was promoted to sergeant and designated zone supervisor of Zone 12, Osage and Gasconade counties on September 1, 1997. On October 15, 2006, he was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the Professional Standards Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO. Rice was promoted to captain on June 1, 2011, and designated director of the Professional Standards Division. 

On July 1, 2013, he transferred and was named director of the Training Division. On April 1, 2017, Rice was promoted to the rank of major and designated commander of the Administrative Services Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City. As commander of the Administrative Services Bureau, he had oversight responsibility for Human Resources Division, Recruiting & Community Outreach Division, and Training Division. In addition to commanding the Administrative Services Bureau, Rice served as a member of the Patrol’s command staff. It is from this assignment that he retires.

Rice was born in Jefferson City, MO, and grew up in Hartsburg, MO. He graduated from Southern Boone County R-1 High School in Ashland, MO, in 1987. He attended Columbia College and Lincoln University prior to his appointment to the Patrol. In 1990, he completed an associate of applied science degree in criminal justice from Mineral Area College in Park Hills, MO. 

Rice completed IACP’s Leadership In Police Organizations Training in 2013 and became a certified instructor in 2016. He coordinated LPO classes at General Headquarters and, since 2018, continued to oversee the Patrol’s current leadership development program, Police Leadership–the West Point Model. Major Rice and his wife, Andrea, have three children, Cole, Nathaniel, and Trey.

For more news, follow the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Twitter @MSHPTrooperGHQ

Attention Butler Elementary Summer School Parents

Butler Elementary Summer School students are bringing home 2 important papers today.

Be on the lookout for an updated attendance letter and a program survey.

Only 4 days left of Summer Journey!

Get your CCW Permit this Saturday in Vernon County

*Get your CCW Permit this Saturday*

We still have openings for this Saturdays CCW class. Class starts at 8AM at the Vernon County Sheriff's Office. 

Class fee includes certificate and State Issued 5-year concealed carry permit. Snacks and drinks provided. 

To sign up follow the link below or call 417-283-4366 for more information!

https://www.vernoncosheriff.org/ccwclass

Death Investigation In Fort Scott Kansas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Re: Death Investigation

Today, 6/16/22, at approximately 10:45 am, members of the Fort Scott Fire Department, Fort Scott Police Department, Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office, and EMS responded to a report of a possible deceased individual in the woods at Gunn Park.

A deceased individual was subsequently located in the northern end of the park, near the river. 

The cause of death is currently under investigation. The name of the deceased individual is being withheld until the next of kin can be notified.

Investigation Continues.
Sergeant Bill Downey
Public Information Officer

1968 Miami High School Class Reunion

The 1968 Miami High School Class Reunion will be held on Saturday September 10th starting at noon.

The location of the reunion will be El Rojo Mexican Restaurant located at 1104 West Fort Scott Street, Butler, MO (Formerly the Flaming Lantern).

You can follow the event page on Facebook by using the link that we provided for you below:

https://www.facebook.com/events/596195625020695/?ref=newsfeed

New Resource Officer with Harrisonville Schools

Today we were honored to welcome Derek King to the Harrisonville Police Department family!

King has an extensive law enforcement career throughout the state of Missouri and will be serving the department as a School Resource Officer with Harrisonville Schools.

Please join us in welcoming Officer King to our community!

Rich Hill 4th of July Pie Auction

Rich Hill 4th of July World Famous Pie Auction information.

Special thanks to Citizens bank for your continued sponsorship