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• Annual spring fashion show fundraiser awards giveaways April 16, 2021
  Two West Plains residents won giveaways at the Friends of the Garnett Library’s annual spring fashion show fundraiser Friday, April 9, at the Richards House. The house, on Harlin Drive, is part of the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) campus. The invitation-only event was hosted by The Kloz Klozet and Three C’s Studio and Flower […]
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• Join MDC for guided bird hike on Current River on April 24 April 16, 2021
  Now is a good time to see a variety of resident and migrant species in spring courtship colors. WINONA, Mo. – In spring, Missouri’s bird world becomes very visual and vocal. The bright courtship colors and distinct mating calls of resident and migrant species make it an excellent time to see and learn about the […]
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• Prisoner at South Central Correctional Center dies April 16, 2021
  At 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2021, offender Michael Tiller, DOC No. 182692, was pronounced dead at South Central Correctional Center in Licking, Missouri. Tiller was a 62-year-old male serving a life without parole sentence for first-degree murder from St. Louis City. Tiller was received in the Missouri Department of Corrections on Nov. 12, […]
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• Brad Jones named West Plains Animal Control Officer April 16, 2021
  City of West Plains Police Officer Brad Jones has been selected to serve as the new Animal Control Officer for the city. Jones has been with the Police Department for seventeen years and is currently assigned First Shift Patrol and is a member of the Department’s Forensic Evidence Team. Jones will remain a commissioned Officer […]
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• Todd Tamalunas joins Ozarks Healthcare as Vice President of Medical Group   April 16, 2021
  WEST PLAINS, MO – Ozarks Healthcare recently welcomed Todd Tamalunas as Vice President of the Ozarks Healthcare Medical Group. Tamalunas brings over 30 years of diverse experience in multiple healthcare settings to Ozarks Healthcare. In his role as Vice President of the Ozarks Healthcare Medical Group, he will focus on increasing and strengthening the healthcare […]
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• Video: Topliff sworn in for third term, appointed Mayor Pro-Tem April 16, 2021
  Thursday (4/15), the West Plains City Council met in special session. Mayor Jack Pahlman opened the meeting by opening the floor to public comment pertaining to the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget (FY22). No comments were made. The council then reviewed the April 6 election results. Councilman Mike Topliff received 381 votes, Donnie McClellan received […]
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• U.S. Route 160 in Ozark, Howell Counties reduced for improvements April 15, 2021
  WILLOW SPRINGS – Contractor crews will soon begin work to improve U.S. Route 160 in Ozark and Howell Counties. The project includes pavement overlay and adding rumble strips from south Missouri Route 5 in Ozark County to Missouri Route 101 in Howell County. Motorists should anticipate a lane reduction with a 10-foot width restriction. Weather permitting, work will be underway Wednesday, […]
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• MDC urges public to “bee-friend” native pollinators April 15, 2021
  Support Missouri bees this spring by planting native flowers and mowing less. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Spring and summer months bring both the buzz of lawnmowers and bees. These fuzzy flyers are important pollinators, playing a crucial role in the production of many favorite fruits and vegetables. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages the […]
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• ONSR Superintendent speaks to Mtn. View Chamber April 15, 2021
  On Tuesday, The Mountain View Chamber luncheon was held at the Mountain View Community Center with guest speaker Jason Lott, Superintendent of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.  Jason is a Native of Ball, Louisiana and has worked for the National Park Service for 20 years including stops in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and now Missouri […]
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• Ozarks Food Harvest provides record-breaking 22 million meals during COVID-19 April 15, 2021
  The Food Bank continues to distribute food at an elevated rate to meet the increased demand  Since April 2020, Ozarks Food Harvest has provided a record-breaking 22 million meals to its network of 270 hunger-relief organizations, making it the largest COVID-19-related donor to charities in southwest Missouri. COVID-19 presented a perfect storm for The Food […]
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