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• Orchard named West Plains High School principal January 23, 2020
  The West Plains School District Board of Education is proud to announce Matthew Orchard as the new West Plains High School Principal for the 2020– 2021 school year. Mr. Orchard will assume the role of high school principal effective July 1, 2020. Orchard replaces Dr. Jack Randolph, who is retiring at the end of the […]
  Cody Sanders
• Texas Co. man charged in assault case January 23, 2020
  On January 19, Texas County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance on Reed Road.  A male subject reported being struck in the face and tackled by another male relative.  The suspect was later identified as Trevor Light.  The victim stated after being tackled by Light he continued to punch him and hit him with car […]
  Staff
• Community Foundation of the Ozarks accepting grant applications January 23, 2020
  The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is now accepting grant applications. Community Foundation of the Ozarks Central Region Manager Joe Kammerer told us about the grant opportunity. The application deadline is February 7. A local committee will then review the grants. Kammerer told us a little more about the Community Foundation of West Plains. To […]
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• Nine injured in Arkansas school bus crash January 23, 2020
  Seven children who were onboard a Hoxie (Lawrence County) School bus were injured about 3:45 Tuesday when a dump truck, traveling south along U.S. Highway 63, south of Hoxie, impacted the rear of the bus as it began to turn-off the main highway onto Lawrence County Road 703.  The crash caused the bus to veer […]
  Cody Sanders
• 24th Annual Bridal Expo set for Saturday January 23, 2020
  The 24th Annual Bridal Expo hosted by Ozark Marketing will take place Saturday, January 25th at the West Plains Civic Center. It is a perfect event for brides-to-be with vendors from across the region. Event coordinator Beverly Broyles says there are lots of reasons for brides to attend. For more details about the event, contact […]
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• Blood Drive Friday in W.S. January 23, 2020
  A Community Blood Center of the Ozarks blood drive will be held on Friday, January 24 in Willow Springs from  1:00 PM to  6:00 PM.  The blood drive will be held at the St. Paul Lutheran Church at 701 Main in Willow Springs. There is a continued need for type O Negative and AB Plasma […]
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• Agreement Reached to Resolve Pending Litigation of Parkside House January 22, 2020
  City of West Plains officials have announced that an agreement has been reached to resolve the pending litigation pertaining to the Parkside House. West Plains Community Services Director Todd Shanks explains. With an agreement in place, the City will now proceed with its plans to build an all-inclusive playground in the Butler Children’s Park, which […]
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• City of West Plains, Southern Hills Shopping Center to enter into new agreement January 22, 2020
  An agreement to renovate, modernize, and potentially expand Southern Hills Shopping Center in West Plains has been reached, according to Economic Development Director David Bossemeyer.  Travis Smith, owner of Southern Hills, and community developer, Ryan Kiser, will work together to renovate and potentially expand Southern Hills for future development.  The City of West Plains has […]
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• Heart Health Screenings offered in Feb. January 22, 2020
  WEST PLAINS, MO – The Howell County Health Department will offer Heart Health Screenings and testing during the month of February as part of American Heart Health Month. The Center for Disease Control states that Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing more than 859,000 Americans yearly. People who […]
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• Ozark Riverways proposes temporary closure on feral swine hunting January 22, 2020
  Van Buren, MO –   Ozark National Scenic Riverways is proposing a temporary closure on the taking, pursuing or releasing of all feral swine within the park. The temporary closure would support interagency efforts to eliminate feral swine in Missouri.   The temporary closure would align Ozark National Scenic Riverways with its partners and neighbors in the statewide […]
  Staff