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The annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Willow Springs Lions Club took place on Saturday, April 26. A system of thunderstorms on the original date forced a one-week postponement to the outdoor event that usually takes place at Booster Field.
Saturday’s hunt was able to proceed as eager...
In April and May of 2017, Howell County suffered from a natural disaster including heavy rains, straight line winds, flooding and tornados.
Through federal funding awarded by the Missouri Department of Economic Development to Howell County, South Central Ozark Council of Governments (...
In collaboration with the National Association of REALTORS Relief Foundation, the Missouri REALTORS Relief Foundation is proud to make $500,000 available to Missourians impacted by the tornadoes that swept across much of Missouri between March 14-15, and again on April 2, 2025. Residents of the...
Ozarks Healthcare has retained B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, a part of AMN Healthcare, to lead a national search for the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. The search process is well underway, with a strong slate of qualified candidates currently under active...
Ozark National Scenic Riverways will host its annual Junior Ranger Day at Alley Spring on Thursday, May 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Area students and youth organizations are invited to participate in a fun-filled day of environmental education,...
A meeting where the agenda listed a closed session, "if needed," saw Mountain View's city clerk terminated and the operations manager position eliminated.
At the end of the April 15 open session, Alderwoman Judi Colter made a motion to go into closed session, seconded by Alderwoman Gail...
The Mountain View Board of Aldermen met and swore in two new members, Barbara "Gail" Wallander and Jennifer McAdams. Those two replaced Ed Martin and Gary Yarber.
It was a long night for the new board. The meeting lasted until after 11:00 p.m. The meeting began with the old board approving...
It’s time for the fifth annual Howell County News Morel Photo Contest. We want to see your photos!
Submit a photo of your most impressive morel haul by May 2. The editor will evaluate entries for size and quantity of the mushrooms as well as the mushrooms' appearance and the photo’s overall...
A group of young students from Willow Springs were kept safe during the tornado events earlier this month thanks to the quick thinking of their bus driver. Willow Springs Head Start Driver Susan Thompson was nearing the end of her route on Wednesday, April 2, when the National Weather Service in...
Missouri State University-West Plains, MSU-WP, held their dedication ceremony for the new Neurodiversity and Autism Center on Thursday, April 17. This event was attended by former elected officials, local leaders, university officials, and many community members. Speakers included former District...