Former Butler Teacher Beckham Denied Parole

A parole hearing for convicted sex offender and former Butler teacher Larry Beckham was held in Jefferson City, Missouri Tuesday October 3, 2023.

Prosecutor Hugh C. Jenkins and the victim in this case were present at the hearing. Jenkins and the victim both made statements to the Parole Board voicing their objections to Beckham's release.

Beckham was convicted on two counts in January of 2020 and was sentenced in July of 2020. Judge Brandon Baker sentenced Beckham to 15 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. 

On Count 1, 10 years for 1st Degree Statutory Sodomy and 5 years on Count 2 for the 1st degree child endangerment conviction. The sentences were ordered to run consecutively.

Prosecuting Attorney Hugh C. Jenkins was notified on Thursday that parole was denied. It will be 4 more years before Larry Beckham will be eligible for parole again.

Shooting Investigation in Louisburg Kansas

Today Friday October 6th around 4:31 PM the Miami County Kansas Sheriff’s Office was called to assist the Louisburg Kansas Police Department with a shooting investigation in the area of N 9th and Rockville.

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Deputies are still actively working the scene with the Louisburg Police Department.

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us at a later time.

Adrian Blackhawks stay undefeated 41-7 over Crest Ridge

The Adrian Blackhawks hit the road tonight and moved their season record to 7-0 on the season with a 41-7 victory at Crest Ridge,

The Blackhawks will be on the road again next week as they travel to take on the Cole Camp Bluebirds who were defeated tonight 

The Blackhawks with a 41-7 victory tonight over Crest Ridge! Next week, Adrian is on the road again next week as they travel to the Cole Camp Bluebirds who lost tonight 28-26 to Lincoln.

#BlackhawkPride

Archie remains undefeated at 7-0

The Archie Whirlwinds hit the road this evening and was able to get a 72-0 win over the Jasper Eagles in 8 man football action tonight.

Archie will look to stay undefeated next week as they will host the Sweet Springs Greyhounds at 7pm.

#ArchiePride 

Butler Bears win thriller on the road in Warsaw

The Butler Bears was able to move to 7-0 on the season with a win over the Warsaw Wildcats tonight and win their 4th straight Ozark Mountain Conference High School Football Championship. 

The Bears led the contest 18-13 at halftime but Warsaw came out in the 2nd half and had a two score lead late in the 4th quarter.

The Bears was able to score on a touchdown pass from Senior QB Dylan Davidson to Sophomore Jake Chandler to make the score 27-24. 

Butler would score again on a touchdown run by Chandler and hold on to win the game 30-27. This was a very hard fought win over a very good Warsaw team tonight. 

Butler will hit the road again next Friday night as the travel to play the Forsyth Panthers (6-1) who won tonight over Strafford 42-28. 

2023 Week 7 Missouri State High School Football Scores

2023 Week 7 Missouri State High School Football Scores sponsored weekly by Kellie Davidson State Farm of Butler!

Adrian 47, Crest Ridge 7

Albany 34, Stanberry 32

Appleton City 48, Liberal 42
Archie 72, Jasper 0

Ava 58, Thayer 24

Blair Oaks 55, Eldon 0

Bolivar 42, Waynesville 29
Bowling Green 65, Mark Twain 0
Butler 30, Warsaw 27

Caruthersville 54, Charleston 6

Cassville 42, Springfield Catholic 0

Central (Cape Girardeau) 48, Sikeston 8

Central (Park Hills) 59, Fredericktown 7
Central (Springfield) 37, Skyline 0

Central (St. Joseph) 48, Excelsior Springs 12
Christian Brothers College 56, Vianney 7

Clark County 44, Palmyra 22

De Smet Jesuit 26, St. Mary’s South Side 0

Dexter 28, Kennett 14
Diamond 23, Stockton 7
Drexel 70, Greenfield 38

East Buchanan 40, St. Michael the Archangel 24

El Dorado Springs 44, Sherwood 8
Fair Grove 57, Buffalo 14

Forsyth 42, Strafford 28

Fort Osage 49, Truman 0

Francis Howell 42, Timberland 14

Ft. Zumwalt South 42, Washington 32

Ft. Zumwalt West 27, Francis Howell Central 14

Grain Valley 42, Hickman 18

Hannibal 28, Moberly 8

Harrisonville 40, Clinton 7

Helias Catholic 24, Jefferson City 6

Hermann 22, St Clair 21
Holt 44, Ft. Zumwalt East 7

Houston 69, Willow Springs 15

Jackson 70, Confluence Prep Academy Charter 0

Jefferson (Festus) 26, Grandview (Hillsboro) 12

Kearney 40, Raytown South 12
Kickapoo 45, Rolla 6
KIPP KC Legacy 56, Harmon (Kan) 0
Lamar 14, Nevada 0

Lebanon 52, West Plains 14

Lee Summit North 38, Liberty 20

Lees Summit West 31, Ray-Pec 7

Liberty 24, Cabool 20

Lincoln 28, Cole Camp 26

Lincoln College Prep 47, Oak Grove 35

Lindbergh 28, Kirkwood 24
Lockwood 72, College Heights Christian 34
Marionville 42, Sarcoxie 6
Marquette 21, Ritenour 7

Mc Donald County 45, Monett 14

MICDS 48, Lutheran South 7

Mid-Buchanan 13, Penney 8

Monroe City 42, Brookfield 26

Montgomery County 47, Louisiana 22

Mountain Grove 39, Salem 0

Mt. Vernon 56, Hollister 13

Neosho 20, Ozark 14

Nixa 47, Willard 14

North County 24, Windsor (Imperial) 16

North Platte 28, Lawson 14

North Shelby 62, St. Paul Lutheran (Concordia) 25

Odessa 52, Center 6

Osage 31, Boonville 16

Osceola 46, Rich Hill 6

Parkway North 43, Webster Groves 7

Parkway West 7, Parkway South 0

Polo 29, Russellville 16

Poplar Bluff 28, Farmington 14
Portageville 49, Malden 0

Principia 42, Miller 13

Putnam County 52, Gallatin 8
Reeds Spring 26, Aurora 12
Republic 35, Branson 17

Rockhurst 14, Blue Springs 10

Rockwood Summit 49, Oakville 7

Salisbury 30, Fayette 8

Scott City 56, Chaffee 14
Seneca 50, East Newton 14

SLUH 43, Chaminade College Prep 6

Smithville 41, Winnetonka 0

Southern Boone 54, Hallsville 24

South Callaway 41, Cuba 0
South Nodaway 54, Stewartsville 14
South Shelby 42, Macon 0

Staley 18, Park Hill South 17

St. Dominic 45, Duchesne 7

St. Francis Borgia 44, Lutheran St. Charles 13

St. Joseph Christian 58, King City 26

Sullivan 25, St. James 15

Sumner Academy 41, Northeast (Kansas City) 20

Sweet Springs 66, Santa Fe 6

Tipton 30, Midway 22

Valle Catholic 31, Ste. Genevieve 0

Van-Far 14, Crystal City 8

Warrenton 42, Winfield 6

Windsor 52, Wellington Napoleon 6

Wright City 45, North Callaway 28

BCMH Employee of the month for October

Congratulations are due to Jenne Bennett, RN who has been named Employee of the Month for October. Jenne is a registered nurse working with Dr. James Miller’s team at Nursery Street Family Care Clinic in Butler, Mo.

She has worked for BCMH since 2009. Her coworker who nominated her said, “Jenne is one of the most compassionate RNs that I have met.

She goes above and beyond to make sure all patients are taken care of in a timely manner. Jenne is also a stand-up employee. She is always there and willing to help resolve any issues or lend a hand to another team member.

She helps keep our physicians calm when stress arises. She is a huge asset to our Family Care Clinic Team.” Jenne is a valued employee, and she deserves this recognition.

Obituary - Neal Peterson

Neal DeWayne Peterson, age 77, Mound City, Kansas passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was born on March 5, 1946 in Pleasanton, Kansas the son of Homer Emmett and Thelma McGinnis Peterson. He attended Linville School and graduated from Mound City High School. 

He served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Neal was united in marriage to Jean Marie Cowlishaw on June 7, 1969. The number one thing in Neal's life was his family, especially his grandchildren. He was talented in many areas of construction. His main area of expertise was in HVAC.

He worked hard and took care of his customers. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and tending to his cows. He was preceded in death by his parents. Neal is survived by his wife, Jean, son, Craig Peterson and wife Jennifer, two daughters, Kay Northcutt and husband Dustin, and Christy Graves and husband Douglas, two brothers, Jerry Peterson and wife Velma, and Kelly Peterson and wife Tammy, ten grandchildren, Ryan Northcutt, Bryce Northcutt, Dylan Peterson, Colby Northcutt, Blayne Peterson, Brady Graves, Tyler Darnell, Taylor Chaplin, Shelby Henry, and Kelsey Moore, and fourteen great grandchildren, Neal, Amelia, Olivia, Lane, Gunner, Maxine, Coraline, Harlee, Finlee, Riggens, Logan, Madalynne, Emmerson and Elliot.

Funeral service will be 10:30 am Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the Mound City Christian Church. Burial will be in the Linville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Friday, October 6 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to ALS Foundation or Paralyzed Veteran Support, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box J, Mound City, KS 66056. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.