Arts/Education
Country legend John Conlee (Mr. Rose Colored Glasses), a regular performer at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville will be performing live in person on Friday, July 23 at 7 PM at the West Plains Civic Center.
During John Conlee’s over 40 year career in Country Music, he has brought to audiences...
The Harlin Museum of West Plains will be hosting an Ozarks-themed multimedia art
show called Our Ozarks In Art and is calling for competition submissions from all forms of artists-- painters, photographers, sketch and graphic artists, sculptors, and model-makers, craft artisans, etc.
Entry...
Missouri State University awarded 2,954 degrees to students in spring 2021.
The commencement ceremonies took place May 13-14, 2021, at JQH Arena. The following local students earned degrees:
Heather Poindexter of West Plains graduated with a Master of Arts in History.
Sydney Ary of West...
The Willow Springs R-IV School Board met on July 12 for their regular meeting. On the agenda was the resolution of a discussion that began months before: whether or not to allow participation in extra-and-co-curricular activities for virtual learners.
In a phone interview, Superintendent Bill...
New and returning students will enjoy a full, in-person college experience at Missouri State University-West Plains this fall.
Interim Chancellor Dennis Lancaster said the university's staff is back on campus and ready to help students return to in-person classes, on-campus events and a host of...
The Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District will be kicking off the 2021-2022 school year on August 17 at Liberty's football field from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The school district needs help from businesses, agencies, and individuals in the community to make the event a success.
Stations...
David Hines, son of Jack and Ann Hines of Willow Springs, Mo. has received a unique full-scholarship opportunity for flight training, thanks to EAA Chapter #1218 of Willow Springs and the Ray Aviation Scholarship program administered by the Experimental Aircraft Association in Oshkosh, Wisconsin...
Congressman Jason Smith is pleased to announce Skyler Todd from Thayer High School as the winner of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition
Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide art competition to recognize artistic talent in each Congressional district. Since the...
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will offer a scholarship to high school graduates who participated in the university's dual credit program.
The Advantage Scholarship is a one-time scholarship that rewards the academic achievement of dual credit students who are 2021...
Southwest Baptist University Spring 2021 graduates include two from the area: Abigail Bales, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, from Mountain View; and Brandon Hunt, Master of Science, from West Plains.
Honor Roll Lists
Trustee’s List
Tristan Slater, Willow Springs
Timothy Riley,...