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A vacant two-story house at 929 Washington Ave. in West Plains that was under renovation caught fire early Sunday morning and spread to a neighboring house, resulting in a total loss of both structures and an investigation by the State Fire Marshal's Office into the cause. Two residents of the house next door, 925 Washington Ave., were able to escape from the fire without injury, but lost a pet cat during the blaze, according to West Plains Assistant Fire Chief Chris Sterner.
Sunday morning fire destroys 2 WP houses
Firefighters from all three West Plains stations, plus mutual aid from three rural fire departments, responded to an early morning fire on Sunday which originated in a vacant house and spread to a neighboring house, fanned by the wind. more
Hawkins Home & Lawn of West Plains donated a drop-leaf table and two matching chairs, which were auctioned off at the 36th annual Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser concert held Saturday at the West Plains Civic Center. This year the featured performer was country music artist Sara Evans, and fundraising efforts exceeded those of past years, bringing in over $92,000. Seated from left are Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains volunteers Katlyn Johnson and Jessica Joice-Frazier, holding her dog, Olive. Standing are Hawkins employee Onna Bushong, Cystic Fibrosis volunteer Lois Frazier and Hawkins employee Jeremy Finley.
Hawkins Home & Lawn donates table set to Cystic Fibrosis auction
City Administrator Sam Anselm made a presentation to those attending the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce's March luncheon, taking questions and giving an overview of current and future city projects. The luncheon was sponsored by Grennan Communications and catered by Colton's Steakhouse.
Anselm updates chamber members on progress, projects in West Plains
The Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce’s March luncheon featured a question-and-answer session with City Administrator Sam Anselm regarding in-progress and future city projects and events, including plans for the downtown area, the upcoming eclipse weekend, and the possible addition of jobs. more
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Courthouse struggle leads to felony charges for Pomona man
A Pomona resident with a history of refusing to comply with security procedures at the Howell County Courthouse has been charged with the felonies of third-degree assault on a special victim and resisting arrest for a felony after being arrested and removed from the Howell County Courthouse on Friday. more
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Kenzie Sandgren, left, and Denver Girard, right, recently took a trip with their Family, Career and Community Leaders of America adviser Maegan Hurst to Jefferson City. There, the two West Plains High School students toured the Capitol campus and spent a day with elected officials.
Two Zizzers participate in Legislative Shadowing Project
Denver Gerard and Kenzie Sandgren, seniors at West Plains High School, recently participated in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Legislative Shadowing Project in Jefferson City. more
Alderwoman Colter removed from MV council, which now has only 2 seats filled
MOUNTAIN VIEW — Tuesday night's meeting of the Mtn. View City Council ended about 12 minutes after it started, following Mayor Jim Krasuski's opening announcement he had spoken with independent counsel about state law regarding nepotism, and discovered the council was wrong in allowing Brenda Colter to vote on the appointment of Judi Colter. more
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National grant awarded to Oregon Co. Library District
The Oregon County Library District has been selected as one of 310 libraries to participate in round two of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities.  more
Ozark and southern Howell counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning through 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
Howell, Ozark counties under severe thunderstorm warning through 5:30 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service office in Springfield for Douglas County and southwestern Wright County through 4:30 p.m today, Thursday. more
Through Saturday, 10/40 Coffee, as a fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains, is donating the proceeds from sales of its cinnamon roll latte, hot or iced. The coffeeshop, now under the ownership of Lynette Cooper, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at 24 Court Square. Cooper said the cinnamon roll flavor is normally offered in the fall, and it is a white mocha with cinnamon topped by a sweet cream foam sprinkled with more cinnamon. She said due to the drink's popularity it has been continued. The business also donated a $100 gift card to be auctioned off the night of the group’s benefit concert to be held Saturday. Country artist Sara Evans will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at the West Plains Civic Center, preceded by silent and live auctions of donated items and a performance by local volunteer singing group Jessica's Friends. Tickets are now sold out, organizers announced Thursday morning. From left: Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains volunteers Katlyn Johnson and Jessica Joice-Frazier, Cooper and volunteer Lois Frazier.
10/40's cinnamon roll latte season extended, sales of drink to support cystic fibrosis research
Recently, 154th District Rep. David Evans, West Plains, was caught smiling in appreciation of the Missouri House’s vote to approve House Bill 1486, authorizing, for the first time, state funding of voluntary kindergarten and prekindergarten programs by local schools. He is seen here watching the House voting board showing final vote totals. “It’s great to see the state supporting programs that will help our kids build a better future for all Missourians,” said Evans. Evans has announced his retirement effective the end of this year, and said he is withdrawing his candidacy for reelection. To date, no other candidates from any party have filed for the seat; interested candidates have until 5 p.m. March 26 to file. To read more about Evans’ decision to retire, plus legislative updates, turn to Page 2 of today’s Quill.
Rep. David Evans announces retirement from politics
Newberry Sales has donated a cast iron hanging fire pit with a Kansas City Chiefs logo cutout to be sold during a live auction at the 36th annual cystic fibrosis fundraising concert on Saturday. Proceeds will be donated to Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains for research into treatments and a future cure for the disease. The fire pit was made by Newberry Sales employee Mike Pankey, and features a grate for cooking use. Silent auction items will be set up when the event begins at 5 p.m., and the live auction will begin at about 6:30. The performance, by country artist Sara Evans, will begin at about 7 p.m. It is at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. Tickets for adults are $30 in advance or $40 at the door, and $5 for children age 12 and younger regardless of when purchased. From left: Alyssa Newberry; Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains volunteers Lily Smith, Jessica Joice-Frazier holding her dog Olive, and Rick Frazier; Mike Newberry, who co-owns Newberry Sales with Robert Burtrum; Ann Marie Newberry; and Cystic Fibrosis volunteers Lois Frazier and Kim Burtchett.
Newberry Sales donates fire pit for cystic fibrosis auction Saturday
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Privette announces bid for reelection to 37th Circuit bench
Presiding Judge Steven Privette of the 37th Circuit Court has announced he is running for reelection and has filed to be placed on the ballot for the Aug. 6 primary election. more
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The University of Missouri Extension named its council members for the upcoming year at an annual meeting held Thursday at its office in West Plains. Outgoing Council Chair Jared Barr recognized other outgoing members, plus Leader's Honor Roll recipients Scott and Cheryl Frescoln, and the 2023 State Fair Farm Family, Jason and Jennifer Poor. New council officers were sworn in by Howell County Clerk Kelly Waggoner. 2024 council members are, front row, from left, Greg Collins, Billy Sexton, Secretary Ruth Waggoner, Tyler Osborn, Jennifer Poor, Christin Byrd and Evan Kinder. Back row: David Snodgras, Kent Kelley, Treasurer Bryan Adcock, Chair Ray Riggs, Blake Crow, Daniel McKinney and Justin Huddleston. Raymond Williams is the council’s incoming vice chair. Besides Barr, other outgoing members are Jerrod Lawrence and Mike Topliff.
Howell County Extension welcomes 2024 council
Pomona father, son charged in family disturbance case
An alleged incident of domestic assault in Pomona has resulted in felony charges for a man that reportedly assaulted his wife, and his son, who allegedly fired a shotgun near his father shortly after the altercation. more
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Spring forward on Sunday
This Sunday marks the beginning of daylight saving time, observed on the second Sunday of March each year. more
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Baxter Co. woman charged with arson in connection with Jan. 2023 house fire
A Baxter County, Ark., woman has been charged in connection with a house fire that happened just over a year ago near Gamaliel, Ark., after allegedly telling someone she paid someone else $500 to set fire to the house, which was occupied by three adults and a child. more
Dr. Marvin Fowler, one of the original physicians who practiced at Ozarks Healthcare.
OZH celebrates 65 years of service to community; earns Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Accreditation 
Ozarks Healthcare officials are marking a significant milestone in the month of March as the health system commemorates its 65th anniversary since opening its doors as West Plains Memorial Hospital in 1959. “Originally a modest institution, the hospital has grown into a cornerstone of the community, serving as an economic staple and a beacon of healthcare excellence in the region,” say officials of the occasion. more
WP R-7 School Board meeting focuses on school security improvements
Safety and softball were two of the main topics of the most recent West Plains R-7 School Board meeting, held Feb. 27. more
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Missouri State announces new president
On July 1, Dr. Richard “Biff” Williams will become the 12th president of Missouri State University. more
Rebekah McKinney looks through binders containing some of the nearly 1,500 photo cards and postcards donated by local historian and collector Toney Aid to the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains. McKinney, director of library services at MSU-WP’s Garnett Library and an OHRC board member, said Aid’s gift is of great historical value for those researching the Ozarks .
Local collector donates historical postcards, photos to OHRC
You may have seen some of them in your grandparents’ or great-grandparents’ storage boxes — aged photographs or postcards showing people and places from long ago that reveal a bit about life from a bygone era. more
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