Community Events
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the FBI is reminding the public to beware of romance scammers, who use the illusion of love or affection to steal money. They trick a victim into thinking they are falling in love, when they are instead falling for a scam.
In a romance scam, a criminal assumes...
The Alliance for Grassland Renewal will present a free two-part evening webinar on "Improving the Production Efficiency of Tall Fescue-Based Forage Systems" on Feb. 12 and 26.
Participants can attend either or both stand-alone events. A full agenda is on the Alliance for Grassland Renewal...
The topics for the next Small Farm Series class on February 17 are Gardening irrigation and watering basics, Container gardening and seed sowing, and "where the wild things grow" – locally adapting crops.
The classes will be held at the Howell County Extension Office from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m...
The Christos House will hold their 21st Annual Chocolate Festival on March 14, and they are seeking sponsors. All proceeds from the annual event go to help people who have been impacted by domestic and sexual violence.
To be a sponsor for this event, contact 417-256-3408. For every $100...
The Cystic Fibrosis Association of West Plains and their partner, K-Kountry 95 Radio Station, will be hosting their 38th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Concert on Saturday, March 21 at the West Plains Civic Center. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. with a silent auction and the live auction will begin at 6:...
The 2026 Zizzer Baseball program will hold a Tacos & Trivia Night on Saturday, Feb. 28 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at the West Plains High School Cafeteria and is presented by the West Plains Area Dugout Club.
The evening will consist of tacos, drink, dessert, and...
On Friday, Feb. 13 the Willow Springs Senior Center will hold a silent auction and spaghetti dinner. The dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will cost $6.00 per person. There will be numerous items that will be auctioned off during the dinner.
The Senior Center is located at 501 Senior...
Despite the recent storm that moved through, the National Weather Service announced Extreme (D3) Drought conditions last week for a large portion of the Ozarks, including Howell and Oregon Counties. The majority of the D3 area is in Arkansas. Severe (D2) Drought persisted and expanded over portions...
The Mountain View Community Betterment will be hosting a Community Meal on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 4:30 p.m. The meal will consist of lasagna, salad, and bread. The meal is free to all, but donations are always accepted to keep the program running.
Stop by the Mtn. View Community Building...
The Harlin Museum of West Plains is now accepting entries for its annual Photography Show, which will be on display from February 19 through March 31.
Entries will be accepted February 5 to February 7 at the museum. Photographers may submit work in three categories: color photography,...