The West Plains Senior Center, 416 E. Main St., has issued a call for volunteers in multiple capacities. more

Thayer High School took top honors in the 37th annual Interscholastic Contest held April 5 at Missouri State University-West Plains. more

Over 45 Project Lead the Way students attended the April 9 Missouri S&T Showcase at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla and presented their projects to university professors and students to gain feedback on their work.  more

Community First Banking Company of West Plains, MO is the Platinum Sponsor of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator’s (OzSBI) signature National Small Business Week celebration, EPIC: Nurturing Growth in Agriculture. Community First Banking Company’s sponsorship of EPIC shows their commitment to investing in the community and their strong support of local entrepreneurs who make our region a great place to live and work. more

The Willow Springs Tuesday Study Club met on April 2, 2024 at the Willow Springs Senior Center. Following a business meeting, Claudia Marvin gave the following presentation. more

The Summersville Friends of the Library will hold its popular Spring Plants & Books Sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. more

The Ozark Spring, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will hold an awards luncheon at noon May 4 at the American Legion Hall, 1401 Bill Virdon Blvd. in West Plains. In addition to the presentation of the Chapter Awards, the group will recognize member Vivian Sue Brake, who died on Jan. 29, remembering her for her service and commitment to DAR.  more

From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 2 and 3, St Paul Lutheran Church, 291 N. Kentucky Ave. in West Plains, will hold its annual Inside Yard Sale fundraiser. more

Free prom dresses available at WPHS more

“A wonderful time was had on Saturday night the 30th of March when three bands played bluegrass, country and gospel music,” said Joan Dix, president of the Better Eminence Schools for Tomorrow, which held its annual music concert that day in the Eminence High School gym. more

Registration is open for current and new students at Ozarka College in Melbourne, Ark. Students are encouraged to speak to their advisers and register for summer and fall 2024 classes. more

Area poets are invited to share their works during a poetry open mic night Tuesday hosted by the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains. more

Democrats in Howell County are invited to participate in the Howell County Democratic Party’s mass meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at the Yellow House Community Arts Center, 209 W. Trish Knight St. in West Plains. RSVP by contacting local party Co-Chair Terry Moore, 417-247-0033. more

The Willow Springs Tuesday Study Club met at the Willow Springs Senior Center for a regular business meeting on March 19. Mary Knott and Kathleen Carel were the hostesses with the assistance of Pauline Cape. Following a business meeting, Kathleen gave a presentation titled “American History Myths You Learned in School.” more