Arts/Education
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...
The Willow Springs School District published the results of state-mandated lead testing in the facilities’ water supply. The initial report from third party agency, Get the Lead Out, LLC states that the district did, “very well” compared to other school districts.
“Most districts have been...
Two Willow Springs High School students have been nominated for the Missouri School Board Association’s John T. Belcher Scholarship.
Senior Maddie Poor was nominated by the Willow Springs School Board and senior Emily Allison was nominated by the Junction Hill School Board.
This prestigious...
Paula Renshaw, Principal at the Birch Tree Elementary School, recently accepted a donation from the Mountain View Public Library Friends of the Library group Vice President Cora Thompson. The money will be put in the third grade teachers discretionary fund to provide books for their students....
Officials with Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) and the Missouri State University Foundation announced on November 7 a transformational gift from the owners of TJ Swift House, Inc., in West Plains to support the university's transition program for autistic students.
That program,...
On Tuesday, Nov. 7, the Willow Springs chapter of the National Honors Society held their induction ceremony at the Grimes Auditorium. Ten students from Willow Springs High School were inducted as new members of the National Honor Society. The guest speaker for the ceremony was Willow Springs...
The West Plains RV-II School District announced last week that George Fisher has been nominated for the Missouri School Board Association's John T. Belcher Scholarship. The prestigious award honors exemplary students with a $1000 scholarship in each of MSBA's 17 regions, with consideration given...