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Discussion of the appropriate and legal means to remove the city marshal position from Willow Springs government was tabled last Thursday night. City Attorney Zane Privette was unable to be present during the March meeting, and the board of aldermen hesitated to proceed without his legal opinion...
All the candidates seeking to represent the public in Willow Springs are invited to answer community questions. There are two candidates for mayor – Kim Rich and Adam Webb. There are two candidates for Ward I alderman – Luke Bartow and Bryan Hogan. Mike Tooley is running unopposed.
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Girdley Street in West Plains is closed following a one-vehicle crash on Friday where a trash truck impacted the railroad overpass. Shortly after 1:00 pm on March 21, a trash truck was heading west on Girdley Street, traveling toward the railroad overpass. The overpass has a 10-foot height...
The Howell County Commission announced last week the establishment of a Storm Debris Collection site located at 2501 Ozark St., just west of Lynch Equipment on North Highway 63. This site is set up to assist private residents in disposing of storm debris following the recent tornado.
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Changes are coming to parking in downtown Willow Springs. Exactly what they will be is expected to be decided during the April meeting of the Board of Aldermen.
During Thursday’s regular meeting, the aldermen heard the first reading of an ordinance that would change parking regulations....
After a string of red flag warnings with no significant rainfall in the forecast, Howell County is under a burn ban. The County Commission signed the ban on March 20. No burning of any kind is allowed. The careless discard of still-smoldering smoking materials is prohibited. Violators may be...
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of colorectal screenings and early detection. Ozarks Healthcare is committed to educating the community about colon cancer prevention, symptoms, and screening options through a special educational...
Ozarks Healthcare is continuing to offer its low-cost lab screenings in 2025, providing an affordable way for community members to monitor their health. These screenings include tests for cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid function, and more, helping individuals stay proactive about their well-being...
Campground and access point repairs are continuing at Ozark National Scenic Riverways following a record-setting flood in November 2024.
Tentative plans for summer operations have been set. Some areas may look different than in the past, with altered landscapes and amenities. Areas that...
Hollis Tidmore, MD, FACS, a board-certified general and peripheral vascular surgeon at Texas County Memorial Hospital, has signed a contract extension with the hospital.
Dr. Tidmore joined the TCMH medical staff in 2022 and currently serves as the Vice Chief of Staff, providing inpatient and...