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As the Willow Springs School District and neighboring schools celebrate young athletes for scholarships, one Willow Springs Bear stands out among his peers. The reason behind this particular student getting a full-fledged article for an athletic scholarship is because it's a unique one. Ian Kurtz...
It’s almost time! The annual fish fry events held by the Knights of Columbus will return next month. There are four chances this Lenten season – March 14, 21, 28, and April 11 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $12 buys fish dinner with all the fixings. Dine at Sacred Heart Church in Willow Springs, or...
Dante Pankey, 25, of West Plains was indicted by a Douglas County Grand Jury for sexual conduct with a student at Ozark Trails Youth Home, say court documents. The incident occurred in August of 2024 where Pankey was employed at a private troubled teen facility in Eastern Douglas County,...
It was a night of ordinances for the Mountain View Board of Aldermen. Approximately seven ordinances and one resolution were up for discussion at the Tuesday, Feb. 11 meeting. Among the items passed were rules of order, a resolution with the youth center, and golf course fees.
Bill No. 1419...
Freshmen Representatives in the Missouri House Keith Elliot (R-153), left, and Lisa Durnell (R-154), center, met with a handful of constituents at Ron’s Family Restaurant in Mountain View Friday morning. The new legislators outlined recent developments in Jefferson City and took questions....
A West Plains lost his life after being struck by a train last week. The incident occurred around 12:14 pm on Monday, February 10. The Howell County Sheriff's Office announced that an unidentified white man had been struck by a train near State Route ZZ and County Road 8240, east of West Plains...
Members of the House Budget Committee refused to hear a budget presentation from Mary Fox, Director Missouri State Public Defender’s Office, renewing lawmakers’ objections to the employment of David Spears. Spears is employed in the West Plains Public Defender’s office and has been on state...
George Myers, of Willow Springs, honored his late wife Wanda with a donation to Willow Care Nursing Home last week. On Monday, Feb. 10, Myers presented an automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) to the facility.
“In a way, it was a continuation of my love story with Wanda,” Myers told...
A scammer is targeting the Willow Springs community by impersonating the pastor of Westside Family Life Center. Early last week, a member of the church, Debbie Bryan, received unusual text messages from someone, who not only used her name, but the name of her pastor, David Lovan. She knew...
State Representative Bennie Cook is excited to extend a warm invitation to constituents from Texas County, welcoming them to the Missouri State Capitol for an exclusive day dedicated to their honor. Scheduled for March 4, this event promises a unique opportunity for friends, neighbors, and...