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What was once a downtown public safety hazard is now beautifully restored and home to Willow Springs’ newest business. United Country – The Ozarks hosted a grand opening on March 3. Their presence in the historic McClellan Building is the final chapter in a years-long story of public outcry,...
Continuing an election time tradition, the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce invited school board candidates to speak at their March meeting. Candidates gave opening statements and answered questions from the Chamber members present. An audio recording of the entire forum is available online at...
This conclusion of a three-part series focuses on how Howell County Sheriff Matt Roberts is managing the long-standing problem of the conditions at Howell County Jail and his plans for security at the courthouse. Conversations and questions about funding a new jail facility for Howell County hang...
After nearly a year of recurring hospitalizations, unanswered questions, and worsening symptoms, Texas County Memorial Hospital (TCMH) surgery patient Eric Sloan, assistant principal and head football coach at Houston High School, is grateful to be back to living his life. He credits that...
A Missouri Lottery player in Howell County won a $55,000 Show Me Cash prize in the Feb. 4 drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at Walmart, 1310 Preacher Roe Blvd., in West Plains.
“I couldn’t stop laughing,” the winner said. “I couldn’t believe it. It still doesn’t even feel real if I’...
March has been proclaimed Shop Local Month, a time to celebrate and support the businesses that make the Willow Springs' community unique. Shopping locally helps keep dollars in the community, supports local jobs, and strengthens the hometown businesses that serve Willow Springs year-round...
Texas County Memorial Hospital’s inpatient patient satisfaction scores have increased by six percent overall, board members heard at their monthly meeting on Tuesday.
April Crites, TCMH quality and risk management director, presented patient satisfaction data to board members and...
Gamma Phi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Cabool First Methodist Church with 15 members present. The meeting was conducted by Faye Wiersema of Willow Springs.
The Program, "The Pros and Cons of using AI in the Classroom and Beyond," was presented by Dara Jackson...
Plans are progressing for the annual Emmett Kelly Sr. Clown Festival on April 25 in Houston. The day honors the late clown who went on to international fame in the circus, television and movies.
It also marks the first official Emmett Kelly Day in Missouri, which recognizes his roots to...
Texas County Memorial Hospital is hosting a blood drive on Friday, March 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) will collect blood donations in the Jayson Gentry Community Safe Room on the TCMH campus.
TCMH receives 100 percent of its blood supply from...