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The Missouri House has approved a bill that would prevent local law enforcement from enforcing a series of federal gun laws. Sponsored by Rep. Jered Taylor, R-Republic, House Bill 85, titled the "Second Amendment Preservation Act," aims to empower "Missouri's ability to self-govern without...
Ozarks Healthcare has been selected as one of Missouri’s high-throughput COVID-19 vaccination sites, which will allow the medical system to coordinate with the medical community to provide future vaccination clinics. The announcement comes just after a cooperatively organized mass vaccination...
Preparations are underway for Ozark National Scenic Riverways to accomplish several prescribed burns this spring, between early February and mid-April.   The burns will be carefully planned and monitored by the park's Fire Management staff.  The scheduling of these prescribed burns is...
The National Park Service is immediately implementing a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners and contractors.   At Ozark National Scenic Riverways, face masks are now required in all park buildings and facilities, including the Headquarters Visitor Information Center in Van...
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On February 1, the West Plains Police Department received a call reporting a man inside Wal-Mart following and exposing himself to a female customer. Officers arrived at Wal-Mart, made contact with the male and detained him.  During the investigation, the victim told officers that the suspect,...
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Last week, the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce announced its newly elected officers. Stepping in for Andrea McNew, the new President is Kim Fredrick of West Plains Bank.    The election process was simple, Fredrick said. The Chamber Board nominated officers for 2021 from current Board...
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Last week, the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Megan Elizabeth Photography, located at 110 N. Oak St. in Mountain View. Lifestyle photographer Megan Heino offers photography services in the studio, in your home, or in natural settings.    Call (609) 230-3624 for...
Randy Brooks, 47, of West Plains, did not survive a two-car crash that took place on US Highway 63 five miles south of Houston on February 4. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred when Brooks’ southbound Ford Ranger struck a northbound Dodge Ram driven by Michael...
Cheryl Hadaway-Sanderson, 77, of Birch Tree, succumbed to her injuries after a single-car crash on February 2. Hadaway-Sanderson was alone in the vehicle when her Chrysler Town and Country ran off the left side of the road, veered back into traffic, and hit a tree on the right side of the roadway...
The four-way race for the West Ward Alderman seat in Mountain View is down to three contenders. Randy Reese revealed to Howell County News on February 3 that he is stepping out of the race. Reese plans to support challenger Rick Thornton in the upcoming election.   The remaining candidates...

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