Arts/Education
West Plains School District teachers, staff, and students sponsored 55 children from the 37th Judicial Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Christmas. The children wished for Ninja Turtles, Barbie dolls, puzzles, and books. Thanks to the generosity of faculty, staff, and students, of the...
“A White Christmas”, starring Rebecca White and Denise Faulkner, will be live at the Star Theater on December 17 at 7:00 p.m., with a December 19 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. $10 for adult, $5 for those 15 and under. Doors open at 6:00 on Friday, and 1:00 on Sunday.
The show...
The R-III Mountain View-Birch Tree school board will meet in regular session on December 16 in the Liberty Middle School Media Center.
According to the agenda, the school board will hear a construction update and the monthly financial report. The district’s audit will be presented for approval...
Dr. Dennis Lancaster is a familiar name and face at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). After serving in a variety of teaching and administrative roles for more than three decades, Lancaster will become the university's chancellor on January 1, 2022.
"We had a number of strong...
The Texas County Memorial Hospital Healthcare Foundation plans to award $2,000 in educational scholarships for the spring 2022 academic year. The organization is currently accepting applications for the scholarships.
The TCMH Healthcare Foundation Educational Scholarship Program is designed to...
The Willow Springs Community Foundation is raising funds to support the maintenance and ongoing operations of the Historic Star Theatre in Willow Springs. Built in 1922, the Star remains in operation and hosts events or gatherings two or three times a week, says WSCF Director Dean Aye. The...
The Texas County Memorial Hospital Healthcare Foundation plans to award $2,000 in educational scholarships for the spring 2022 academic year. The organization is currently accepting applications for the scholarships.The TCMH Healthcare Foundation Educational Scholarship Program is designed to...
Country Music Star Chris Janson to perform at West Plains Civic Center
Top-40 country artist Chris Janson and his “Halfway to Crazy Tour” will visit the West Plains Civic Center February 25, 2022. Joining Janson are Ray Fulcher and Shane Profitt. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m...
The Willow Springs R-IV School Board met in regular session on November 8. As part of the consent agenda, the following substitute teachers were approved: Kristie Kessel, Lacey Bunch, Katherine Long, and Kylie Ennis. The Board accepted the resignation of Sandra Collins.
Kenny Thomas of Thomas...
The Bear Pride Band is currently seeking donations for a new band equipment trailer. Pace Construction, Indian Creek Materials, & West Plains Bridge & Grading donated $2,000.00 each towards the trailer. West Plains Bank & Trust Company donated $500.00 towards a new trailer. “We truly...