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Margaret McLain Balough, a beloved West Plains resident, is turning ONE HUNDRED Years Old!
Balough was surprised with a One Hundred Year Birthday celebration cohosted by her daughter, Kate, and the Ozark Spring, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) on Wednesday, August...
The Howell County Commission met on Aug. 11 and 15.
On Aug. 11, the Commission was scheduled to meet with representatives with South Central Ozark Council of Governments (SCOCOG) and Christos House to sign a grant agreement.
On Aug. 15, the Commission was scheduled to review and approve the...
Howell County News is hosting a debate between the candidates for Howell County Collector. Candidates Mark Collins and Janet Crow have graciously agreed to participate in a moderated debate taking place on Oct. 20 at 6:00 p.m. in Dogwood Rooms 1 and 2 at the West Plains Civic Center.
The...
An Independent candidate has entered the race to challenge the incumbent Republican Circuit Clerk. At the time of the Aug. 2 primary election, the election authority had not yet verified the Independent candidate's petition which was turned in on July 29, confirms County Clerk Kelly Waggoner. The...
A proposed 375-mile-long scenic byway is headed to several communities for public meetings and a vote of approval. The public meeting in Howell County is scheduled for September 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the theater of the West Plains Civic Center. The “Heritage Sprint” section of the byway will run...
A Mountain View woman was charged with multiple felonies after allegedly shooting a man on County Road 3530. Amanda L. Elliott faces charges of first degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, third degree assault of a special victim, and resisting/interfering with...
"Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled will ensure students learn functional academic skills in a safe environment to be integrated into their home, community, leisure and work," proclaims the student handbook at Ozarks Horizon State School. For one 13-year-old nonverbal autistic student,...
Summer is still in full swing at The Market. The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce launched a farmer's market in May. It takes place every Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the old Hocking Oil parking lot across from G&W Foods (120 West Main St., Willow Springs).
Over the summer, The...
State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that 2023 fiscal year-to-date net general revenue collections increased 38.3 percent compared to July 2021, from $701.3 million last year to $970.3 million this year.
GROSS COLLECTIONS BY TAX TYPE
Individual income tax collections
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible...