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The sign went up this week, and the opening date is not far away. The newly constructed Family Dollar/Dollar Tree in Willow Springs has been anticipated by the community since last August, when developer McGuffey Properties first approached the City about demolishing the derelict Willow Springs...
The Howell County Health Department will be holding an on-site COVID-19 vaccination clinic on August 23 at Ozark Action, Inc., 710 E. Main St., West Plains.
The clinic will take place from 8:30 am to 12 pm that day at the secondary building across the
parking lot from the main office. No...
On April 30, 1990, the City of West Plains implemented a curbside recycling program. The idea was to make recycling easy and convenient. After a short suspension (7/29/21 – 8/6/21), due to staffing difficulties, the program is back up and running.
“We just want to thank everyone for their...
Officials with the West Plains Lions Club invite you to join membership, so you can help make a difference in the community.
Founded in 1946, the mission of the West Plains Lions Club has always been to help those in need with a strong emphasis on sight preservation. Since the club’s inception...
On August 12, Texas County resident and retired police officer Michael Kane presented a patch collection to Sheriff Scott Lindsey and District 142 State Representative Bennie Cook. Cook is also a reserve deputy in Texas County. The collection includes local law enforcement agencies and other...
State Rep. Bennie Cook has been invited to join the Missouri Foundation for Health’s Legislative Learning Cohort, which provides comprehensive educational opportunities for lawmakers in an effort to learn more about a variety of topics to better serve their constituents and the State of Missouri...
Families and community members gathered at the Mountain View Family Youth Center on Saturday for fun, food, and family centered activities. The event featured several fun opportunities for engagement including both indoor and outdoor activities. Among them were a dunking booth, bounce house,...
The Mountain View City Council met in regular session August 10. Among old business discussed by the council, a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with the Mountain View Youth Center for Community Services was unanimously approved. Also receiving unanimous approval was a...
Combat Veterans Chapter 412 held a gun raffle at Tractor Supply in Willow Springs to benefit local veterans. Pictured from right are CVMA Member Raymond Peter, Tractor Supply manager Tim McDonough, and CVMA Member James Hanvelt. Not pictured, but present for the event, were members John Grandstaf...
A man has been treated and released from medical care after being struck by a West Plains Fire Department firefighter’s personal vehicle on Saturday morning, August 14. According to a statement from the City of West Plains, first responders were on the scene in the 1300 block of Lanton Rd....