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A Raymondville man remains in custody on a $500,000 bond after sexually assaulting two children under the age of eight. James W. Crider, 76, was charged Monday with two felony counts of first-degree sodomy or attempted sodomy.
The charges stem from a report received by the Texas County Sherriff’s...
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...
Travelers on Main Street in Willow Springs will have noticed new chain link fencing closing the sidewalks on Main and Center around the crumbling building known as 100 E. Main.
According to the Director of the Willow Springs Community Foundation Dean Aye, he told Howell County News that he has...
Fewer than two thousand voters cast ballots last week in Howell County’s general election. 1,731 voters accounted for a turn out of 8.05 percent, according to unofficial results from the county clerk’s office.
Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School Board – results from Howell, Shannon, & Texas...
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to...
The Mark Twain National Forest has kicked off a new effort to build a network of groups and residents that can help one another care for Missouri’s natural landscapes. As part of the Missouri Outdoor Connections project, the Forest is asking organizations that play a role or have an interest in...
The 2023 Explore West Plains guidebook is now available. At 108 pages, the new book is expanded from last year’s edition and is filled with things to do in and around West Plains, including a self-guided history tour, event calendar, points of interest and mural tour, along with information about...
The 2023 Old-Time Music, Ozarks Heritage Festival in downtown West Plains, will be held Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. The annual two-day event in downtown West Plains celebrates Ozarks music and culture.
This year's Festival footprint will be expanded, encompassing...
The Howell County Republican Party held their Lincoln Day event Friday night at the Historic Post Office in downtown West Plains. Dignitaries from the county government and Jefferson City gathered for a night of fundraising and socializing.
State Representatives David Evans and Travis Smith...
The Howell County Commission met on March 30 and April 3.
On Thursday, the Commission reviewed and considered bids from Fabick Cat and John Deere for four motor graders. They did not make a decision immediately.
Also on the schedule was a meeting with newly elected County Collector Janet...