Arts/Education
Members of the Missouri State University Board of Governors approved the purchase of the building that houses the Grizzly Lofts residence hall for $4.5 million during a special closed session meeting on Nov. 15 in Springfield.
The university will take ownership of the building immediately...
Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation on the poetry of Christmas hymns at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19 at the Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains.
The presentation, "The First Noel:...
For the third year in a row, students at Willow Springs School District have celebrated MO Beef Day. For the first time, this year’s event featured the Missouri Beef Industry Council’s mascot – Hazel the Heifer.
Hazel visited the middle school and high school throughout the day on Tuesday to...
Dr. Marty Spence, Superintendent of the Willow Springs School Districts made an announcement regarding an incident that occured at the middle school on Friday, Dec. 1.
"This message is to make you aware of an incident that occurred today at the middle school. While I cannot provide specific...
Judging in the 2023 High School Invitational Art Show took place Friday. The annual competition is sponsored by the Willow Springs Arts Council. This year, students from Willow Springs, West Plains, Liberty, Cabool, and Thayer High Schools entered. The judge was Dawn King, a retired art teacher/...
Braiden DeWitt and Macy Pearson were third place finalists in Duo Interpretation this past weekend at the Marion C. Early Speech and Debate Tournament. Caleb Martin also advanced to the semifinals in competition against both novice and varsity level participants. Pictured above, left to right:...
A total of $8,216 from community member support and Jay Hale's famous smoked ribs was raised for West Plains FFA member Andrew Bradley, in his fight against cancer. Every dollar goes to help lighten the load for Andrew and his family. A huge shoutout to the BBQ heroes who helped make it happen:...
Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) alumni Taler and Anna (Cantrell) Sutherland will be the guest speakers at the Friends of the Garnett Library meeting from noon to 1:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 in rooms 104 and 105 of the Lybyer Technology Center.
The Sutherlands, both of whom graduated...
The West Plains School District announced last week that Mr. Colton Hensley has been named the West Plains High School Assistant Principal for the 2024–2025 year. The district is excited to welcome Hensley into this role, says their statement. "His commitment to helping students succeed will make...
Howell-Oregon Electric has generously donated a captivating painting titled "Accidental Aviator" to the West Plains High School. This meaningful artwork, created by Lieutenant Stephane Thompson, a Zizzer alumnus from the class of 1913, holds a special place in history. It commemorates the...