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Texas County Memorial Hospital celebrated our outstanding staff during the nationally recognized “National Hospital Week” May 9 through May 13.
Hospital Week is celebrated annually at TCMH with festivities provided for the employees throughout the week.
On Monday, popcorn and lemonade was...
Do you know some good mule stories? Or are you unfamiliar with mules and curious as to why so many people find them so intriguing? Either way, we hope to see you on Saturday, June 4, at 1 PM in the West Plains Civic Center's Magnolia Room for a conversation and storytelling session devoted to...
Missouri Governor Mike Parson and West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff have expressed support for Community Action by proclaiming the month of May Community Action Month.
Gov. Parson’s proclamation was dated May 3, while the proclamation from the City of West Plains was dated May 24. Both...
The criminal case against former School Resource Officer Rob Pilkington, 54, Pomona, has been transferred to Butler County for adjudication. On May 23, during a criminal status hearing, Judge Steven Lynxwiler heard and granted an oral Motion for Change of Venue. Online court records show the...
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Mountain View met in special session on May 17 and 24. During the May 17 meeting, the aldermen amended an ordinance to change the regular meeting time of the administration to the second Tuesday of the month, instead of Monday. Mayor John Krasuski said moving...
“Formal opening of the Willow Springs new public library will be held next Thursday evening in the library’s rooms at the City Hall. Open House will be held from 6:30 until 10 o’clock that evening and the committee invites the general public to attend.” So read the official announcement of the...
The Howell County Commission met on May 19, 23, 26 and 27.
On May 19, the Commission approved Resolution 2022-R5, which defines minimum specifications for the acceptance of all existing private roads and new roads as county roads. They also reviewed the April general ledger report.
On May 23...
Over the past week, the West Plains Police Department has taken several reports involving fake or counterfeit currency. Please make sure you are using best practices when accepting cash from someone.
Not all fake money is counterfeit currency, movie prop money or toy money can sometimes be...
A mother and two toddlers died in a multi-vehicle crash in West Plains on May 25. Traffic on Highway 63 from State Route 17 to Old Business Highway 63 came to a standstill Wednesday afternoon as first responders worked furiously to extricate people trapped in crushed vehicles.
The three...
The tragic events at Robb Elementary School have placed school safety at the forefront of most parents' thoughts. At Willow Springs, we consistently plan, train, and revise our safety practices. However, we appreciate any feedback from parents because it is not only paramount that students are...