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The 2021 Willow Springs Alumni celebration is scheduled to take place on May 29. The party will be an open air cookout at the EAA hangar located at 810 Bryan Street. The large outdoor space can allow social distancing if necessary. There will be no charge for the cookout but donations will be...
The Heart of the Ozarks 4-H and FFA market steer weigh in scheduled for Saturday, February 13 has been postponed due to weather and road conditions. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 27 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the Heart of the Ozarks fairgrounds. For more information,...
FFA Week Special Issue Next Week
Be sure to check out the edition of Howell County News with a special section celebrating FFA Week coming out on February 24. The section will celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of area FFA members. Willow Springs High School FFA and Liberty FFA...
On the evening of February 3, Texas County Deputies responded to a residence on AP Highway in the Success area for a report of an assault involving an ax. A male victim was transported to Texas County Memorial Hospital by private vehicle with noncritical injuries. According to a press release...
A federal grand jury has indicted a Missouri state representative with 20 charges relating to claims made about stem cell treatments.
Patricia "Tricia" Ashton Derges, 63, of Nixa, Missouri, faces charges stemming from false claims she made about stem cells treatments at her southern Missouri...
The state of Missouri recently received two awards from leading economic development publications in recognition of major corporate investments.
"Even during these challenging times, we are proud that we have made great strides in growing our economy and creating jobs," Governor Mike Parson...
The Missouri House has approved a bill that would prevent local law enforcement from enforcing a series of federal gun laws.
Sponsored by Rep. Jered Taylor, R-Republic, House Bill 85, titled the "Second Amendment Preservation Act," aims to empower "Missouri's ability to self-govern without...
Ozarks Healthcare has been selected as one of Missouri’s high-throughput COVID-19 vaccination sites, which will allow the medical system to coordinate with the medical community to provide future vaccination clinics. The announcement comes just after a cooperatively organized mass vaccination...
Preparations are underway for Ozark National Scenic Riverways to accomplish several prescribed burns this spring, between early February and mid-April.
The burns will be carefully planned and monitored by the park's Fire Management staff. The scheduling of these prescribed burns is...
The National Park Service is immediately implementing a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners and contractors.
At Ozark National Scenic Riverways, face masks are now required in all park buildings and facilities, including the Headquarters Visitor Information Center in Van...