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West Plains has a new road named after an illustrious citizen. Joining Porter Wagoner Blvd., Jan Howard Expressway, and Wendell Bailey Road, the stretch of roadway connecting the roundabout on Kentucky Ave. to Hwy. 63 in front of Ozarks Healthcare’s main entrance is now known as Ken Joplin Drive...
Repairs to the building at 104 E. Main, now known as The McClellan Building, should begin in June, heard the Willow Springs Board of Aldermen last week. On behalf of the Willow Springs Community Foundation, Director Dean Aye was present at the May 18 meeting. WSCF took legal ownership of the...
Good Graces Pharmacy served over five hundred free lunches at their annual Friends and Family Cookout on May 13.
“All 400 hamburgers and 150 hotdogs, prepared by Willow Springs' own grill master Adam Webb, were served with 400 cookies along with all the trimmings, all sponsored by or purchased...
The Old-Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival will be held June 2 and 3, 2023. The annual event in downtown West Plains celebrates Ozarks music and culture. Admission to all festival events is free. Festival hours are 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. both Friday and Saturday, with music beginning at noon...
After thirty-nine years of service to the City of Willow Springs, wastewater supervisor Rob Rackley will retire at the end of this month. During the regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen on May 18, Rackley was recognized by City Administrator Beverly Hicks. Hicks highlighted his service to the...
Whetstone Stone Boys Ranch began a new chapter of development on May 3 as they broke ground on The Foundation House. Co-founder and Executive Director, Jeremy Thompson expressed a great deal of emotion during the ceremony, saying he is, “grateful for all the support of those helping to make this...
The West Plains School District proudly recognizes Travis Smith as the 2023 Distinguished Zizzer Alumnus of the Year. Smith, a 1986 West Plains High School graduate, has been chosen for this prestigious honor in recognition of his exceptional achievements and significant contributions to his...
Summertime is around the corner and your child is invited to attend the Mountain View Public Library summer reading program, All Together Now. Summer reading is a free program and open to children of all abilities.
The library has planned programs to keep kids engaged in reading and learning...
The Social Security Administration last week announced the most popular baby names in Missouri for 2022. Oliver and Charlotte topped the list.
The top five boys’ and girls’ names for 2022 in Missouri were:
Boys: 1. Oliver, 2. Theodore, 3. Henry, 4. Liam, and 5. William
Girls: 1....
Opening day for the municipal swimming pool and water park is May 27. The pool will be open daily through Sept. 4. From May through June, hours are 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. From July through September, hours are 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Mondays through Wednesdays. From Thursday to Saturday, hours...