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Lonnie Whitaker, author and popular columnist for this publication, has won two awards from the Missouri Writers Guild. In the category of Best Newspaper Column, Whitaker took third place for his story titled, “An Ozark Girl’s Golf Odyssey.” A reprint of his award-winning submission will appear...
Willow Springs earned its “Bear City” moniker on the early morning of July 8 when a lone black bear appeared in the yard of a home on Highway Z. The Simandl residence is outside of city limits, but is only three miles down Highway Z. Andrea Simandl took several photos of the bear in her yard and...
Investigation remains ongoing after a child died in an accidental shooting in West Plains on July 1. Howell County Sheriff’s deputies and investigators responded simultaneously to the scene on County Road 3010 at approximately 3:45 in the afternoon.
Prior to their arrival, deputies and first...
Project Aware wants both those who can help and those who may need help to know the organization is still in operation. The nonprofit, started in 2016, exists to help residents in the Willow Springs School District with unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances, said board member JT Tooley.
“We...
UPDATED at 12:17 with information regarding the driver's route prior to the crash and expected charges from HCSO.
A high speed pursuit that began in Howell County bled into Willow Springs Sunday night as Sheriff’s deputies chased Luke T. Riley into town. Riley, 33, of Willow Springs, had...
A semi-truck crashed into a utility pole on N. Harris near Snappy Mart in Willow Springs and caused a short-lived power outage. A 911 call at noon on June 14 alerted Willow Springs Police Department and Willow Springs Fire Department to the crash. The truck knocked over the pole and attached...
The Southern Ozarks Community Orchestra will present a program designed especially for the 245th celebration of the Declaration of Independence immediately after the 4th of July Annual Parade, on Saturday, July 3 at 10:00 a.m. in Willow Springs.
Line up for the parade will begin at 9 am at...
Jason McDowell, 23, of Willow Springs, pled guilty to a misdemeanor fourth degree assault charge during a court hearing on June 15. Online court records show that the defendant was sentenced to serve 25 days in Howell County Jail, with credit for time previously served.
The assault charge...
Jeff Coley, 36, of Poplar Bluff succumbed to his injuries in a Springfield hospital after suffering catastrophic injuries in a three-car crash in Koshkonong on June 11 at 3:40 p.m. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop G, the crash occurred as Coley’s minivan crossed the center...
Tuesday Study Club ended their year for the summer May 18th 2021 with their annual Spring Party. It took place at ‘Club 60" in Mountain Grove. The theme this year was Australia. Most of the decorations were given by Norman Harris who has made his home in Australia. He is the brother of club...