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Repair work on the McClellan building officially began last week. Work crews arrived on Thursday, Nov. 16. The building at the corner of Main and Center Streets has been a public concern for several years. It had been on the agenda of every meeting of the city government for sixteen months.
At...
Wondering about the ‘Howell County Christmas Toy Drive’ boxes around town? Several local nonprofits are collaborating to fill a holiday resource need in our community.
“Christmas is supposed to be a fun and uplifting time of year for kids. There is no organized toy drive for Howell County...
On Wednesday, Nov. 8, at approximately 3:02 a.m. a male subject contacted Texas County 911 dispatch and reported that he had shot a person he thought was trying to enter his residence. The male reported that after firing the shot he discovered that the victim was identified as Tiffany M. Angel,...
West Plains Walmart Supercenter celebrated a grand re-opening on Nov. 3 with a ribbon cutting, community celebration and unveiling of a community inspired mural. The event was attended by local West Plains nonprofit organizations who were recipients of $11,000 in grants. Guests also enjoyed...
The Willow Springs Board of Aldermen met in special session last Monday for a budget work session. There was no action taken. The aldermen are expected to review the 2024 budget at their regular meeting this Thursday, Nov. 16.
Draft minutes of the meeting record the following considerations...
The LET IT GLOW lighting contest has returned this year.
There will be two categories this year in the contest sponsored by the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce.
Businesses - Let's light up downtown. Who has got the best, biggest, brightest light display? Show off your business in lights...
The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the upcoming Downtown Holli-Day in Willow Springs. There are activities planned all day in Willow Springs to ring in the Christmas holiday season. Events are as follows:
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Pancakes with Santa located at the...
Over the last several weeks, the volume of information released by Willow Springs Police Department for the police blotter has declined significantly. What was formerly more than fifty pages of information has been condensed to just a few pages in recent weeks. Howell County News sat down with...
Filing for candidacy for the Willow Springs R-IV school district opens on Dec. 5 and will continue until Dec. 26. Current School Board President Mac Gum’s seat will be up for reelection, as will member Scott Foster’s. The vacant seat with a one-year term currently filled by Debbie Bryan is also up...