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Preparations are being made at Ozark National Scenic Riverways to accomplish several prescribed fires during March.
The 1,162-acre Vance/Barnett prescribed fire, approximately three miles west of Powder Mill, will be conducted in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation. The...
Lincoln School Project announced last week the inclusion of Lincoln School on the National Register of Historic Places, making it only the seventh site recognized in Howell County. This milestone honors the school's rich history and the transformative journey led by founders Crockett and Tonya...
John Harrington, MD, board-certified general surgeon, has submitted his resignation from TCMH, effective immediately. Dr. Harrington has been a member of the organization since 2023 and is departing for personal reasons.
TCMH extends their best wishes to Dr. Harrington and his family in...
The Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, 2999 Porter Wagoner Blvd., is hosting a birthday party 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 10, in honor of a special past resident of West Plains, Jim the Wonder Dog. Mayor Mike Topliff will proclaim March 10-14 as "Jim the Wonder Dog Week” in West Plains. There will be a...
The Ozark Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) is celebrating a milestone year in 2024, with record-breaking numbers on its Economic Impact Report. Over the past year, OzSBI dedicated 870 hours to working with 243 unique business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, providing essential support that led...
Willow Springs will soon have a street called “Truman Dr.” in honor of father and son, both Truman Wiles, of Conway-Winter.
Conway-Winter was a manufacturer of infant baby shoes in Willow Springs and employed approximately 200 people. Truman Thomas Wiles became Executive Vice-President in...
Heather Tooley, center, was recognized by the city government last week for achieving the first level certification of Missouri Registered City Clerk (MRCC). Tooley, Willow Springs City Clerk, was joined by the Clerks for West Plains and Ava, who presented her with a plaque and flowers in honor...
The March meeting of the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) in Willow Springs did not take place due to lack of quorum. City Hall confirms the last time this committee met was in September 2024. The PSAC is scheduled to meet on the first Monday of every month but has struggled to establish a...
A new face will be representing Howell County News both in person and over the phone. Jodi Espinoza has joined the team as an ad sales representative. Espinoza considers herself a native of South Dakota. “My dad was in sales so we moved quite a few times,” she said. “I graduated from South Dakota...
The Howell County Commission approved two law enforcement grant applications during their only in-person meeting last week. Instead of the regular Thursday meeting, the commission held a virtual meeting to approve payroll while the commission members were attending County Commissioners...