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• No injuries after plane crashes near Houston July 22, 2019
  HOUSTON, Mo. — The Highway Patrol says no injuries occurred Sunday after a single-engine plane crashed near Houston. The pilot, who was not identified, was able to walk away from the crash, which took place a short distance away from the Houston airport. The FAA will be investigating the crash.
  Ed Button
• CNA program helps fill the need for trained healthcare workers July 22, 2019
  from Missouri State-West Plains WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The need for trained workers in the healthcare field continues to climb. Missouri State University-West Plains is working to fill that need through a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program at the Greater Ozarks Center for Advanced Technology (GOCAT).  The program started as a way to help […]
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• Missouri and Hillsdale College in legal fight over bequest July 22, 2019
  COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A small Michigan college with well-known conservative supporters is suing the University of Missouri over a multi-million bequest designed to promote an economic theory that espouses free markets and argues the government’s only role should be to defend people and property. Hillsdale College is a conservative liberal arts college in southern […]
  The Associated Press
• Summer safety at ONSR July 22, 2019
  VAN BUREN, Mo. — With summer here, visitors enjoying the cool, clear waters of the Jacks Fork and Current rivers are encouraged to stay safe by remembering a few key safety tips.  At Ozark National Scenic Riverways, the  “A,B,C’s” of river safety are important for everyone on the water: Always wear your life jacket! It […]
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• Night Water still underway July 22, 2019
  BRANSON, Mo. — One of America’s top water parks is open late for cool summer nights during White Water’s extended hours, night-ride event, Night Water. Hours are extended until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through August 10. Fireworks return with a newly choreographed finale show every Saturday night at 9:45 p.m. where guests are […]
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• Thrive Home Agency is new tenant at OzSBI July 22, 2019
  WEST PLAINS, Mo. — Jackie Sisco and Kerri Jones, owners of Thrive Home Agency, have made the Ozarks Small Business Incubator home for their new business. Thrive Home Agency provides a supportive network to developmentally disabled individuals, helping them live abundantly in their homes and communities. Services include individualized supported living (ISL), in-home respite care […]
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• Draper hired for Ozarka College aviation department July 22, 2019
  MELBOURNE, Ark. — Ozarka College has announced that Shawn Draper has been hired as the aviation technician in the aviation department at the college. Prior to this position, Shawn was in the Airforce and retired after 20 years of service. Draper graduated in 2013 and earned an associate degree in Aviation Technology from Embry Riddle. […]
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• Wallace hired for Ozarka College VPA July 22, 2019
  MELBOURNE, Ark. — Ozarka College has announced that Tania Wallace has been hired as the new administrative specialist for the VPA. Wallace, who is a native of Salem, Ark., holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business from Arkansas State University. In her spare time, Wallace enjoys all things family. She and her husband, Rusty, […]
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• Official: $10.8 million in disaster loans made in Arkansas July 21, 2019
  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The U.S. Small Business Administration says $10.8 million in disaster assistance loans have been made in Arkansas. SBA director Tanya Garfield in Sacramento, California, said Friday that the loans are to businesses and residents to help rebuild and recover from severe storms and flooding that inundated western, central and southeastern […]
  The Associated Press
• Rolla man gets life in prison for 2 deaths at RV park July 21, 2019
  TUSCUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A man who killed a Missouri couple after being evicted from an RV park has been sentenced to life in prison. Gary Sweet, of Rolla, was sentenced Friday in November 2017 shooting deaths of Jim and Shari Parker. Another man was injured in the attack at the Lake Ozark RV in […]
  The Associated Press