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A committee in Willow Springs is raising money for a community Christmas Tree. The cost of this tree is $15,000. The commercial tree is constructed to ensure public safety to meet liability insurance requirements.
The desired tree will be 18 feet tall with a 3-foot star on top and decorated...
Texas County Memorial Hospital has been recognized as one of seven Missouri hospitals earning the 2026 Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MO PQC) Stars Recognition for demonstrating excellence in improving maternal and infant care.
TCMH received MO PQC Star Recognition in Obstetric...
Ozarks Healthcare has been selected as a Hub Anchor organization for Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a statewide initiative designed to strengthen rural healthcare through collaboration, innovation, and community-driven solutions.
The Missouri Department of Social...
The West Plains Kiwanis Club awarded three grants to local organizations during a presentation held last Tuesday. The grants, totaling $5,000, will provide funding for projects and programs that directly benefit youth throughout the West Plains area.
Glenwood School received a $2,000 grant...
Four candidates for the Associate Circuit Division III judges debated for the first time last week, highlighting their experience, temperament, and views on criminal justice issues facing Howell County, including jail overcrowding, treatment courts, public trust and courtroom transparency.
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Howell County officeholders urged voters to study carefully four proposed Amendments to Missouri’s Constitution during a forum moderated by Howell County News Wednesday night.
The panel featured Sheriff Matt Roberts, Assessor Daniel Franks, Presiding Commissioner Ralph Riggs and Collector...
Missouri’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, and runs through midnight on Sunday, Aug. 9. During this time, certain purchases such as school supplies, computers, clothing, and other qualifying items as defined by statute are exempt from all state and...
The Josiah Howell Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution on July 8th 2026 held two readings of the Declaration of Independence. This is the date in 1776 that the Declaration was revealed to the public. JHSAR did the first reading at 5pm at the Howell County Courthouse to coincide with the...
Stephanie Jester, VP/Branch Manager with West Plains Bank and Trust Company Liberty Branch in Mountain View, Mo., graduated from the Missouri Bankers Association’s Banking Leadership Missouri program during the organization’s 136th Annual Convention held June 10-12 at the Hilton Branson...