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The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) University/Community Programs (U/CP) Department will host three lifeguard courses this spring at the West Plains Civic Center.
The classes are for those who would like to work at the West Plains Civic Center indoor pool or the City of West...
Ryan and Caitlyn Harris of West Plains, MO, are the parents of a baby boy, Daxtyn Alan Harris, born April 1, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Ozarks Healthcare. He weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces and was 21 and 1/2 inches long. His sibling is Corbyn, 1. His grandparents are Donnie and Valerie Coursey of Mountain...
The first 5K at Galloway was recently held, presented by Explore West Plains and the Galloway Park Board. Melinda Ray of West Plains was the women’s overall winner with a time of 24:29:67, and Ryken Gunter of West Plains was the men’s overall winner with a time of 26:15:35. Full race results are...
As a member of the Missouri Senate, I’m expected to be in Jefferson City while the Legislature is in session. Occasionally, events conspire to make that impossible. I had one such occasion this week as I needed to be in Point Lookout, Missouri, to fulfil my duties as a member of the Board of...
Several criminal defendants recently pled guilty to federal felony offenses investigated within Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
Darryl W. Maberry, age 61, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, pled guilty to one felony count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court records, Maberry...
Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company, one of the area's largest attractions, is celebrating the return of its Spring Planting Festival on Sunday and Monday.
Back after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event is set for an exuberant return and runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day...
On Monday, April 25, 2022, in front of members of the Police Department, Officer Jacob Brixey was sworn in as newly commissioned officer of the West Plains Police Department by City Clerk, Allison Skinner.
Officer Brixey was hired by the City of West Plains on November 8, 2021. Officer Brixey...
The Howell County 911 Emergency Services Board recently welcomed Michael Pauly to their board on April 27. Following the April 5 election, the board now consists of Chair Ralph Riggs, Member at Large; Vice Chair Bev Hicks, Northern Representative; Treasurer Asa Grennan, Southern Representative;...
In a special session of the Mountain View Board of Alderman on April 19, Mayor John Krasuski nominated Punkie Stevenson to fill the vacant West Ward Alderman seat. Krasuski’s election as mayor left the seat open. Stevenson’s ratification was unanimous.
At a motion from Alderwoman Laura Wagner...
The Howell County Commission met on April 28 and May 2.
On April 28, the commission reviewed an Asbestos Inspection Proposal with SCOCOG (South Central Ozark Council of Governments) for a Community Development Block Grant.
On May 2, the commission reviewed and considered a contract with...