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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
One year later: Parents reflect on life, death of daughter and son-in-law killed in Haiti
NEOSHO, Mo. — One year ago, gang members took the lives of Davy and Natalie Lloyd — a local missionary couple serving in Haiti. 'I wasn't expecting today to hit as hard as it did,' said Naomi Baker. For Ben and Naomi Baker, the one-year anniversary of their daughter and son-in-law's deaths, has been filled with emotion. 'It's hard to believe it's been a year,' said Ben Baker. 'My heart woke up with that lost feeling, and I was jarred awake with it just that today's one year, but it feels like the day after,' said Naomi Baker. On May 23, 2024, Davy and Natalie Lloyd — missionaries working in Haiti — were murdered during violent gang riots that crippled the country. 'Just thinking back over the year, how we have tried to get through this, as a family, and really it comes down to just the prayers of so many people,' said Ben Baker. Since that day, Natalie's parents say they've received a tremendous outpouring of support. 'I mean, I can't say enough about the people in our life. The Joplin and Neosho community, the state of Missouri, just so many people. Our home church and our pastor. Everyone everyone's been so kind to us,' said Naomi Baker. They say the legacy Davy and Natalie left behind helps keep them strong. 'There's no doubt that future generations will know who Davy and Natalie Lloyd were,' said Ben Baker. In honor of the couple, construction is underway on the Davy and Natalie Lloyd Academic Center on the campus of Neosho's Ozark Bible Institute. As for Ben and Naomi, the tragic loss has given them a new purpose. 'I don't believe that our connection in Haiti ended with Davy and Natalie. I don't believe that. We're committed to doing whatever we can to help the innocent people of Haiti,' said Naomi Baker. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Former youth football league prez might have clean record after admitting to $55K theft
NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. — The Neosho man charged with stealing money from the Neosho Youth Football League has reached a plea agreement that keeps him out of jail. Stewart Pace, 46, pleaded guilty in Newton County Court on Wednesday to felony stealing. The plea agreement says Pace will be on supervised probation for five years. In that five years, Pace will have to pay back $55,000 with 9% interest. That will end up costing him just over $68,000. Investigators solve one of the most 'unsolvable crimes' In 2022 Pace was the president of the Neosho Youth Football League and his wife was the treasurer. That's when members of the league discovered a large amount of money missing. The judge gave Pace a suspended imposition of sentence. That means if he successfully completes his probation and pays back the money, the conviction will not appear on his record. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Crowder College hosts remembrance service for fallen officers
NEOSHO, Mo. — Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Dozens gathered at Crowder College for the 'Service of Remembrance' in honor of fallen officers. Speakers ranged from State Senator Jill Carter to the Neosho police chief and Newton County sheriff. This is just one of many, many similar events that are part of National Police Week. 'It's very important that we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to the citizens of our community, to the citizens of our country. Law enforcement officers go out every day – putting their lives on the line for our citizens. And it's important that we honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice,' said Newton Co. Sheriff Matt Stewart. Sheriff Matt Stewart added that it's also important to recognize the challenges every officer faces every day on the job. 'So you know, law enforcement officers, in my opinion, are the best in the world. They go out every day, not knowing what is going to bring them and what may end at the end of their shift,' said Stewart. Police officers and deputies took part in the event, along with others involved in keeping the peace and those who are simply there to show their support. 'It's important for the fallen officers' families and then their relatives to see the support that their loved ones had. Like I said, it's also equally as important for the officers who are alive and doing the job to see the backing they still have,' said NPD Chief Jason Baird. The service recognized officers who have lost their lives in southwest Missouri, as well as those in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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Neosho eases rules, allowing residents to raise chickens
NEOSHO, Mo. — Neosho is making it easier for residents to raise chickens within city limits. Council members, Tuesday (5/6), voted unanimously to change the city code — relaxing regulations for keeping fowl. It came after a resident suggested amending the code during the last meeting. Higher egg prices have more people either raising or thinking about raising their own chickens. The changes now allow residents within city limits to have up to six chickens, kept at a minimum of 25-feet away from neighboring homes, churches, and schools. The previous distance was 50-feet, which made it a challenge for some residents. Also, no roosters are allowed. 'The cost of eggs has forced people into seeking alternate methods for eggs and meat, so keeping the chickens in town was starting to become a problem, said Neosho Police Chief, Jason Baird. Tuesday night was the first reading of the council bill to amend the city code for keeping fowl. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index, from January 2024 to March of this year, the cost of a dozen eggs increased 147%. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KSNF/KODE |
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- General
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Students volunteer with Habitat for Humanity in Neosho
NEOSHO, Mo. — The State Farm work day with Neosho Area Habitat for Humanity took place, where students took time out of their busy schedules to give back to the community. Saturday, volunteers installed drywall on Neosho's newest project. It's part of a longtime partnership between Habitat for Humanity and State Farm. Since 2007, they've worked together to teach high school and college students construction skills, while giving back by building much-needed houses for the community. MO State Rep from Neosho accepts Trump appointment Volunteers and crews respond to storm damage across southwest Missouri Southwest Missouri police department requests probe into recent use of force incident Missouri man gets 20 years for child sex crimes Federal grants to aid Neosho in stormwater projects 'There's always a place to help, there always a need for donations, and that could be material, as well as cash, as well as labor,' said John Styron, board president of Neosho Area Habitat for Humanity. 'There's always people who are willing to help. and you don't have to pay those people back, you can always pay that forward, and help the people who need help and pass that gracious energy and effort onto someone else,' said Justin Carnahan, accounts manager State Farm. If you'd like to get involved with the next work day, you can contact Habitat for Humanity through the link, here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
