Arts/Education
The Texas County Memorial Hospital Healthcare Foundation has awarded $10,000 in scholarships to local students to support their educational goals for the 2026 academic year and help grow the future of rural healthcare.
Eight students each received a $1,000 scholarship through the Foundation...
Several Willow Springs Elementary students were recognized this month at Youth Art Month (YAM) held at the Missouri State Capitol.
This marks the 11th year WSE students have participated in the annual event, which celebrates student creativity from across the state. This year, five students...
On Thursday, May 14 friends and family of the Cooley Family had the honor to celebrate the legacy of Justin Cooley, and to recognize two outstanding Liberty High School seniors who embody the spirit of service, leadership, and community that he lived by every day.
Cooley was a proud...
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) announced today that Joanna Patillo, instructor of nursing at MSU-WP, has been honored with the 2026 Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching.
The award was presented April 30 by university officials during a ceremony at...
Five area graduating seniors have received one-time, $2,000 scholarships from the West Plains Bank and Trust Company Employee Scholarship Program. The program, which began in 2014, is funded entirely by employees who, for $2 per pay period, support young people pursuing education beyond high...
After hearing from four parents regarding the Policy IKC-Class Rankings, the Mountain View-Birch Tree School Board of Education postponed the approval to the June meeting. According to Superintendent Lanna Tharp, after hearing the comments from parents, the board also heard from the district's...
Willow Springs High School art students recently competed in the Alpha Rho Tau Art Show held at Salem High School and earned numerous awards. Students competed against schools from across the area and represented Willow Springs High School exceptionally well.
The following students received...
The Junction Hill C-12 School District recently announced the promotion of DeAnn Sellers to the newly created position of Student Support Services Administrator. This position includes leadership administrative roles of instructional coach, mentorship, professional development and student...