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May 29
MO Sno Co, West Plains, mobile, violations: none.
Java Therapy - Beyond The Bean, West Plains, mobile, violations: 1- Hand-sink under repair. Proper substitute measures met.
West Plains Motel, West Plains, violations: 1- Pests not appropriately controlled or minimized. Observed a...
The Willow Springs Arts Council is celebrating the successful start of another Summer Arts Camp as local kids spend the week exploring their creativity through a variety of fun and engaging art projects.
Registration for this year's camp filled quickly, reflecting the enthusiasm and support...
Gary McElyea, Willow Springs High School Class of 2002, has been promoted to a vice-president position at the Coca-Coly Company in Europe.
McElyea, currently based in Dublin, Ireland will lead the multinational corporation’s pan-European Public Policy & Government Affairs agenda,...
The Losh/Worley Reunion celebrated both our family heritage and America's 250th birthday this year at the Lions Club building.
Although names have changed due to marriages the Losh family and descendants of the Losh and Worley families have called Willow Springs home since 1942.
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Will Pendergrass and Colton Russell, both from West Plains, officially earned their Private Pilot certificates. Will’s parents are David and Krista Pendergrass of West Plains, and Colton’s parents are Cody and Randi Russell of West Plains.
Pendergrass and Russell both completed their flight...
Jerry Miller attends lunch at the Willow Springs Senior Center once a week to spend time with his brother, Ralph Miller. He is a part of the nonprofit organization Veterans Helping Veterans, based in Northeast Arkansas. This nonprofit organizes fundraisers to provide statues for veterans of all...
Molly Clair Corman was in fourth grade when she first saw Rhonda Vincent, the “Queen of Bluegrass”, perform at the Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson. She was immediately drawn to the music and the sparkly dress Vincent was wearing, launching interest in bluegrass.
Corman, 19, is a...
Recent budget cuts by the state of Missouri threatened access to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for kids statewide. For young readers in the Willow Springs School District, the local Rotary club is making up the difference.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides free books to...