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Ozarks Healthcare is partnering with local schools this spring to provide free sports physicals during school hours, making it easy for students of all ages to get cleared for sports and activities.
Schools will distribute physical forms for parents to complete and return on the scheduled...
Talented hopefuls graced the stage of the Historic Star Theatre Saturday as they competed for cash prizes at the first-ever Bear City Talent Show. Organized by and benefitting Kingdom Builders Ministry, the acts mostly focused on Christian messages. Singers, musicians, and comedians performed to...
On Thursday, April 10, the Howell County Commission signed a proclamation declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The proclamation was presented by Christos House Outreach advocate Kenya Cook. The document states, citing the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in three women...
The Howell County Commission approved multiple bids during last week's meetings. These include bids for hot mix overlay, culverts, and storm debris removal. The county also amended a grant for juvenile probation services, and approved a contract for GIS maps.
The county granted the bid for...
The community is invited to attend the dedication ceremony of Lincoln School's Reflection Plaza. The event will take place on May 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a date that holds special significance as it marks the 71st anniversary of the Supreme Court's ruling in the landmark decision in...
With 58 percent of the vote, Adam Webb is the mayor-elect of Willow Springs. Webb defeated sitting alderwoman and mayor pro-tem Kim Rich by a margin of 33 votes and is set to be sworn in at the April 25 meeting of the board of aldermen.
Joining mayor-elect Webb on the board are incumbents...
Retired Willow Springs Police Chief Bryan Hogan claimed a victory last Tuesday, winning an alderman’s seat over comparatively new resident Luke Bartow. Hogan’s victory was thanks to a five-vote edge over his opponent – 52 percent of the vote.
“I would just like to thank the community of...
The Balloon Glow and Fireworks Show drew a large crowd to the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds in West Plains on Saturday night. The event benefiting The Child Advocacy Center had live music, food trucks, and ended with a fireworks show.
The event brought out young and old to view four hot...
In observance of National ABLE to Save Month, Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek is announcing a $25 match for new Missouri Achieving a Better Life Experience (MO ABLE) account holders. MO ABLE, a savings program dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve financial...