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On Thursday, May 15 friends and family of the Cooley Family celebrated the legacy of Ashley Tyree Cooley's late husband, Justin, and recognized two outstanding Liberty High School seniors who embody the spirit of service, leadership, and community that Justin lived by every day.
Justin was...
The Mountain View Garden Club held its annual Smokey Bear Woodsy Owl contest at Mountain View and Birch Tree Elementary Schools in November of 2024. The club was delighted that between the two schools, over 100 students from the 1st through 5th grades entered the contest. Winners from the MV...
The Harlin Museum in West Plains invites artists to submit entries for its upcoming 3D Art Show, running June 12 through July 12. This juried exhibition will showcase three-dimensional works across all mediums that demonstrate form, depth, and creativity.
Entry Drop-Off Dates:
Artists...
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) proudly conferred an Honorary Associate of Arts in General Studies degree upon Crockett W. Oaks Jr. during its 2025 Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 10, at the West Plains Civic Center.
A lifelong resident of West Plains, Oaks...
The West Plains High School Zizzer Pride Band competed in the MSHSAA State Band Music this past weekend on the Mizzou campus in Columbia, Mo. Band results are as follows: Kadin Ostermeier earned Gold for his Alto Sax Solo, Kadin Ostermeier earned Silver for his Baritone Sax Solo, Edson Ford...
The Willow Springs High School recently announced the Staff Member of the Year and the Teacher of the Year.
Jenny Poor was recognized last week as the WSHS Staff Member of the Year. Poor is our Registrar and Attendance Administrative Assistant. She does a lot for students, staff and parents...
Master of Arts in History-Ava: Grace Gray; Houston: Dennis Brown, Jr.; Licking: Erin Johnston.
Master of Arts in Religious Studies-Pottersville: Stephanie Teasley.
Master of Business Administration-West Plains: Lauren Kerley.
Master of Science in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health-Ava:...
A total of 290 students will be candidates for graduation from Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) during the 2024 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 10, at the West Plains Civic Center.
This includes 264 students who are eligible for associate degrees and 26 who are eligible for...
The Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District held a special meeting on Wednesday, April 23 at the district's central office beginning at 4:30 p.m.
The meeting began with the approval of contracted services for speech therapy with Lydia Hayes for the 2025-2026 school year.
The...
In honor of Earth Day Jenni Chilton Dodson, art instructor for Homeschool Art Adventures, hosted a plein air event on April 22 for her students. Plein air, a French term meaning "open air," refers to the practice of creating art outdoors, directly inspired by the natural surroundings.
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