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Shelby Starr, 20 of Mountain View, faces manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a child, and child abuse charges following the Feb. 2022 death of her 11-month-old child.
According to a probable cause statement filed by Lieutenant Torey Thompson, Starr put the child to sleep in a “small closet...
The time has finally arrived for the third annual Howell County News Morel Photo Contest. Submit a photo of your most impressive morel haul by May 5. The editor will evaluate entries for size, and quantity of the mushrooms as well as the mushroom’s appearance, and the photo’s overall composition...
Distracted driving could soon become a primary traffic offense inside the City of Willow Springs. The board of aldermen considered a draft ordinance at their April 18 meeting but did not take action that night.
The proposed ordinance would prohibit drivers of all ages from using their phones...
The West Plains City Council installed newcomer Greg Collins in a special session on April 10. Incumbent Mayor Mike Topliff also took the oath of office in the Monday meeting.
A motion from Councilman John Niesen nominated Councilwoman Jessica Nease for Mayor Pro Tem, and the motion carried,...
The Texas County Memorial Hospital Healthcare Foundation plans to award multiple educational scholarships for the fall 2023 academic year. The organization is currently accepting applications for scholarships.
The TCMH Healthcare Foundation Educational Scholarship Program is designed to assist...
Saturday was the opening day of a farmer’s market in Willow Springs. Called The Market, the first event featured nine vendors, said Chamber of Commerce Director Kim McCormick.
Products available for sale included local USDA certified beef and pork vendors, cut flowers, floral, vegetable...
The total eclipse of the sun which will occur on April 8, 2024, will offer West Plains residents and visitors to the area a chance to experience totality for over three minutes, a special opportunity that won’t happen again in the Ozarks until the year 2178. To celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime...
A West Plains man faces burglary and resisting arrest charges after causing a scene in a restaurant last week. Frank A. Dolezal, 68, was allegedly asked to leave Snider’s Family Restaurant and BBQ on April 12 due to belligerent behavior, according to court documents.
Officer Brent Keepes of...
Howell County will conduct a comprehensive analysis of its computer systems. The county will contract with Stronghold Data of Joplin, Mo., Presiding Commissioner Ralph Riggs announced Friday. According to the county’s announcement, the move is a “major step towards ensuring the security of its...
The Howell County Commission met on April 13 and 17.
On Thursday, the Commission was scheduled for a closed session to discuss a legal matter. See the next edition of Howell County News for a report of any motions made or votes taken during this closed session.
In open session, the...