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Ray Riggs is taking the reins as Howell County Surveyor. Riggs was appointed to the position by Governor Mike Parsons when Ralph Riggs vacated the seat due to his election as Presiding Commissioner.
"Ralph Riggs is my older brother and only sibling. Our parents were Leamon and Helen Riggs,...
Area landowners who would like to manage their property with controlled burns, but are concerned about having enough experience, equipment, or assistance to do it safely, are invited to attend a Jan. 26 meeting at the West Plains Civic Center. Attendees will learn how a Prescribed Burn...
The Pregnancy Resource Center of West Plains hosted a fundraising banquet on Dec. 8 that raised $69,332, report center organizers.
The costs of Pine Meadows venue, the meal, the entertainment, and the speaker were all donated, and attendees made monetary donations at the event.
“The...
Ozarks Healthcare has welcomed its first baby to be born at its Women’s Center in 2023. Brooks Davis entered the world at 3:28 p.m. on January 1. He weighed eight pounds and one ounce and was 20 inches long. Brooks is the son of Chance and Autumn Davis of West Plains.
Brooks was delivered by...
It’s a girl!
Kabin Olivia Myres took the honors as the first baby born at Texas County Memorial Hospital in 2023, arriving at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Her mother and father, Haylee and William Myres, of Plato, Missouri, welcomed Kabin, their first child into this world. Dr. Christopher...
Hardee’s - Inspection Date: 12/1/22
Critical Violations: 1 Non-critical Violations: 1
1)Observed broiler, broiler vent hood, prep line and biscuit area prep cooler in need of cleaning. 2) Observed excessive grease buildup at grease storage/collection area in need of cleaning...
A West Plains Police Department officer sustained minor injuries from a dog bite during a traffic stop on Christmas Day. According to court documents, Officer Jacob Brixey initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle at 4:25 p.m. on Dec. 25. Officer Brixey observed the driver to be Bobby Flygare, 36, of...
Guy Wiegand, of Pegasus Aviation LLC, Springfield Branson-National Airport has recognized the need for a rental aircraft to be available in Willow Springs. A Cessna 150 with a reasonable rental rate is now available to local aviation enthusiasts, announces EAA Chpater 121of 8. For rental...
Jarod and Brittney Tackitt of West Plains, MO, are the parents of a baby boy, Roda Michael Tackitt. He was born Dec. 17, 2022, at 8:04 a.m. at Ozarks Healthcare. He weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and was 19 and 1/4 inches long. His siblings are Stacey, 8, Leo, 7, and Araya, 3. His grandparents are...
Police have identified and charged a suspect in the Jan. 2 burglary of a Willow Springs business. Uriy Dudko, 25, of Willow Springs, faces one charge of second-degree burglary.
Court documents say Officer Jake Cronin of the Willow Springs Police Department responded to an alarm at C&R Gun...