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Texas County Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce Christian Neal and Jennifer Hack, certified nursing assistants (CNA) in our medical-surgical department, are the co-recipients of the 2026 Spring Sunflower Award.
The Sunflower Award at TCMH is an annual award that recognizes CNAs,...
At Texas County Memorial Hospital, patient care extends far beyond the exam room. It means advocating for patients, navigating challenges, and working tirelessly to ensure they receive the care they need.
Recently, that commitment made a significant difference for Andy Durham, a student...
The Ozarks Healthcare Foundation recently helped provide greater safety, comfort, and peace of mind for a local family by gifting a specialized Safety Sleeper® bed to twins Maximus and Collyn Ehrhart.
The brothers, whose family has faced challenges related to developmental needs, will...
The Ozark Spring Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Josiah Howell Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented MSU Chancellor Zora Mulligan with a Veterans Scholarship. The scholarship will be presented to families of a veteran after the University vets and...
Money matters were at the heart of the debate between candidates for Missouri’s 154th District in the House of Representatives. Incumbent Lisa Durnell and challenger Travis Smith shook hands before debating nineteen questions gathered and curated by members of the Howell County Republican Central...
“Sometimes I think I’m living in Old Mexico because of all the cats and all the cars that are parked,” Shirley Alter told the Willow Springs city council during the meeting on June 18. Alter attended the meeting as a visitor, bringing her concerns about the effectiveness of the nuisance laws...
A newly passed resolution in the city of West Plains aims to encourage housing projects. Passed during last Monday's brief meeting, Resolution 2026-08 adopts a policy waiving fees for affordable housing projects. The waiver will relieve developers of city's sewer fees and water tap fees when a...
Howell County News will not publish an issue on July 1, 2026. To take a planned break every January and July, we publish 50 issues a year.
As many of you may know, the publishers have small children and will be taking this time to rest and relax as a family before coming back in the July 8...
Returning home to Willow Springs for the first time since the nationally televised “hometown concert” in May, American Idol winner Hannah Harper performed at Pine Meadows Venue Saturday night.
In a Monday morning interview, Harper told Howell County News coming home reminded her of the...