Graduating seniors in Fulton County, Ark., who have participated in county, district or state fairs as an exhibitor or donating community service hours to the fair can now apply for the Fulton County Fair scholarship. more

ALL A HONOR ROLL  more

George Grede and Carol Johnson were married Jan. 4, 1964, in Chicago, Ill. They celebrated 60 years of marriage with family in West Plains. They have one daughter Debbie Due, of West Plains, one son Joy Grede and wife Patsy, Bull Shoals, Ark., and one granddaughter Alana Hood, Wet Plains. more

The Friends of the Garnett Library meeting scheduled for noon today, Jan. 12, has been canceled due to forecast inclement weather. more

Rowe named to SNHU president’s list more

Ozarka College in Melbourne, Ark., recently announced that 89 students have been named to the president's list and 69 students have been named to the provost's list for the fall 2023 semester. more

Columbia College recently announced its dean's list for the fall 2023 semester, held from August through December 2023. To be named to the dean's list, a student must have completed 12 credit hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale.  more

Midway University officials announce Autumn Young, Koshkonong, has been named to its dean's list for the 2023 fall semester. To be named to the list, a student must be classified as full-time and obtain a 3.60 grade point average for the semester. Young is one of 419 students who made the list. more

WS Senior Center to host monthly dance more

The West Plains Council on the Arts will host a workshop conducted by local artist Tara Shahan from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 16 in the Dogwood Rooms at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. in West Plains. The prrice for the workshop to create a faux stained-glass bird-themed quilt block is $50, all supplies included. more

Dec. 14-Dec. 30 more

Students can now apply for $1.7 million in scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. more

The Mtn. View Garden Club met Dec. 13 to celebrate those who helped the club through the year. Sixteen club members met at the Mtn. View Community Center to combine over 50 dozen cookies that they had baked. Thirty-two Cookie platters were assembled and delivered to the many city departments and individuals who contributed to another successful garden club year, said Robi Tanner, speaking on behalf of the club. After, members enjoyed a festive holiday lunch at Viandel Vineyard in Mtn. View. The Mtn. View Garden Club is a member of the National Garden Clubs, the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri and the Central Region Garden Clubs. Follow @mvgc.mountainviewmo on Facebook to see photos taken at the meetings and club events. Club members in attendance: Tammie Tettaton, Josephone Goodenow, Hilary Connolly, Debbi McNew, Janet Swope, Connie Clark, Judy Rhine, Sylvia McDanel, Connie Stone, Ruth Smith, Jeanne Roles, Joni Cay Appleton, Marty Toll and Chuck Clark. more

Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff has released its dean’s list for the fall semester, recognizing five area students. more