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The Sunrise Rotary Club of West Plains is kicking off its annual fundraising campaign for the Children’s Weekend Food backpack program.
The program is in its eleventh year and provides food during the weekends to help meet the nutritional needs of children between the ages of 5 and 13 who...
The Shannon County First Responders had a busy year in 2022. The First Responder groups in Eminence and Winona, along with the Birch Tree Volunteer Fire Department, responded to over 750 medical calls and twenty vehicle accidents. Medical calls ranged from minor illnesses and injuries to Covid-19...
State Rep. Bennie Cook officially began his second term in office as the state representative for the 143rd District after being sworn in during a ceremony Wednesday, Jan. 4 in the Missouri State Capitol. Cook takes his place in the Missouri House of Representatives alongside 110 of his...
The Caulfield Community Association Board announced last week that renovations to the long-standing Caulfield Community Building are complete.
ARPA funds allocated by the Howell County Commission funded the repairs.
"To quote from the US Treasury, the purpose of ARPA funds are to support the...
Ray Riggs is taking the reins as Howell County Surveyor. Riggs was appointed to the position by Governor Mike Parsons when Ralph Riggs vacated the seat due to his election as Presiding Commissioner.
"Ralph Riggs is my older brother and only sibling. Our parents were Leamon and Helen Riggs,...
Area landowners who would like to manage their property with controlled burns, but are concerned about having enough experience, equipment, or assistance to do it safely, are invited to attend a Jan. 26 meeting at the West Plains Civic Center. Attendees will learn how a Prescribed Burn...
The Pregnancy Resource Center of West Plains hosted a fundraising banquet on Dec. 8 that raised $69,332, report center organizers.
The costs of Pine Meadows venue, the meal, the entertainment, and the speaker were all donated, and attendees made monetary donations at the event.
“The...
Ozarks Healthcare has welcomed its first baby to be born at its Women’s Center in 2023. Brooks Davis entered the world at 3:28 p.m. on January 1. He weighed eight pounds and one ounce and was 20 inches long. Brooks is the son of Chance and Autumn Davis of West Plains.
Brooks was delivered by...
It’s a girl!
Kabin Olivia Myres took the honors as the first baby born at Texas County Memorial Hospital in 2023, arriving at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Her mother and father, Haylee and William Myres, of Plato, Missouri, welcomed Kabin, their first child into this world. Dr. Christopher...
Hardee’s - Inspection Date: 12/1/22
Critical Violations: 1 Non-critical Violations: 1
1)Observed broiler, broiler vent hood, prep line and biscuit area prep cooler in need of cleaning. 2) Observed excessive grease buildup at grease storage/collection area in need of cleaning...