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Dolly Parton, famed singer, songwriter, and philanthropist, passed away last week at the age of 80.
"There really are no words big enough for a loss like this. Dolly meant so many different things to so many people around the world — entertainer, songwriter, businesswoman, philanthropist,...
A 39-year-old West Plains man was arrested outside Walmart on August 23 after bystanders witnessed him taking a video under the skirt of a 12-year-old girl. Officers responded and detained David A. Brawley and discovered on his cell phone not only a video of the underage girl, but multiple videos...
A shortfall in tax revenue this year required a budget amendment of approximately $189,000 in the city of Willow Springs. With both sales and use tax revenues lagging behind, the city balanced the budget with the savings on the operational costs of the municipal pool. As previously reported by...
Out on bail for a drug arrest after fleeing from police last week, James Warfel’s second interaction with local law enforcement ended an officer-involved shooting. Warfel, 24, of Arnold, Mo. died from his injuries in a Springfield hospital, confirms Troop G’s Public Information Officer, Sgt....
Howell County Presiding Commissioner Ralph Riggs announced that engineers have identified a structural issue involving the top deck of the parking garage located on the west side of the Howell County Office Building.
As a precautionary measure, barricades have been placed to restrict...
The West Plains City Council reviewed the election results of the August 4 election during their regular meeting last Monday. The city's proposal to increase sales taxes one percent failed with 792 no votes to 159 yes votes.
Mayor Mike Topliff said, "We kind of have a vision of where we want to...
The Willow Springs Bears Football Booster Club has announced the fundraising total following their sixth annual fundraising dinner last Saturday. According to Club Treasurer Michele Myers, this year's event raised $17,000 to support Bears football.
At the auction, head coach Jacob...
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