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U.S. Congressman Jason Smith visited a Howell County cattle operation on October 13. Crow Land and Cattle, owned by Blake and Janet Crow, hosted the congressional visit. Local dignitaries present included State Representatives David Evans (R-154) and Bennie Cook (R-142), State Senator Karla...
Those who have ever thought about learning to fly can find out more on November 7, 2021, as EAA Chapter #1218 hosts a “Flying Start” informational program on learning to fly at EAA Chapter 1218’s Hangar, 810 Bryan, Willow Springs. EAA Chapter 1218, a local organization that is part of the national...
The Mountain View Craft and Farm Market ladies held their first annual Fall Craft Festival on Friday and Saturday in the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Hall. Local crafters, bakers, and artists from the surrounding area were present during the show.
“I came today to do some unique Christmas...
First responders have encountered many homes without visible house numbers in recent months says Willow Springs Police Chief Bryan Hogan.
“It’s a problem not only in town but also throughout the County, and it’s something that has been taken for granted over time. Maybe one of the digits falls...
Nearly 100 demonstrators lined Preacher Roe Blvd. in West Plains on Friday to speak out against the federal COVID-19 mandate announced last month. Every individual this observer approached is currently employed by Leonardo DRS. Organizers said they have until December 8 to choose the vaccine or,...
Orvil David Doran, 31, of West Plains, has been charged with one count of resisting arrest for a felony. The charge stems from the events in last week’s front page story that detailed Doran’s progress as he fled first from Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers, then from Howell County Sheriff’s...
Booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine are now available through the Ozarks Healthcare Pharmacy on a walk-in basis. Vaccines are available Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and by appointment on other weekdays at Ozarks Healthcare Pharmacy in West Plains...
October 30 at 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. a training class will be held for anyone 12- 16 years of age wanting to become a volunteer at the Mountain View Public Library. Volunteers must attend training to participate in the program. Volunteers need to work 2 hours per month at the library.
The...
The Hutton Valley Neighborhood Watch hosted their third annual fall festival on Saturday. Members of the Hutton Valley Board expressed excitement about the growth the Hutton Valley community is seeing.
“This year’s event is as big, if not bigger than last year,” Hutton Valley Board Chairman,...
A Colquitt, Ga. man remains in custody after fleeing from Howell County Sheriff’s deputies on September 30. Brandon T. Jones, 23, has been charged with delivery of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana, unlawful use of a weapon, and resisting arrest by fleeing.
According...