Below are several upcoming events at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), many of which are open to the community. Feel free to clip this calendar and keep it for your reference to make sure you don’t miss any events that might interest you. Also listed are several important dates on the university’s calendar that area residents might want to keep in mind.   more

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West Plains Council on the Arts will host a workshop conducted by local artist Tara Shahan from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 12 in the Dogwood Rooms of the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. The cost for the workshop is $50, all supplies included. more

Students on the honors lists for fall 2023 at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours of study at A-State. more

HONOR ROLL more

A benefit auction and chili supper to benefit the family of the late Toby Turnbull will be held at 5 p.m. Feb. 24 in the the Dora School cafeteria and gym. more

To enhance our visual understanding of the April 8 eclipse, the Spring River Gem & Mineral Club (SRGMC) will host a solar presentation by Dr. David Thomas at 10 a.m. March 1 at Thunderbird Center, 62 N. Lakeshore Road in Cherokee Village, Ark. more

At the Ozark Spring, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution monthly meeting planned for 1 p.m. March 2, Valerie Wilson Coleman of Taneycomo will give a presentation on the American Folk Art exhibit displayed at the DAR Museum in Washington, D.C. more

A campaign kickoff event for Randi McCallian, who has declared her intention to file to run as a Democratic candidate for Missouri’s 8th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at Piney River Brewery, 15194 Walnut Grove Drive, Bucyrus in Texas County. more

Missouri State University awarded 1,417 degrees to students in fall 2023:   more

Members of the Thayer High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter attended the 2024 District 14 FBLA Leadership Conference held Jan. 29 in Hartville. more

Three from West Plains named to UCM fall dean’s list  more

The Texas County Memorial Hospital Healthcare Foundation in Houston has awarded two $1,000 scholarships to assist area students with their educational costs for the spring 2024 semester. more

A town hall meeting, “Let’s Talk About Social Issues,” will be held at 1:30 p.m. March 21 at the West Plains Senior Center, 416 E. Main St. more

Officials with the Senior Age Area Agency on Aging and West Plains Senior Center remind the public that a town hall meeting, “Let’s Talk About Social Issues,” will be held at 1:30 p.m. March 21 at the senior center, 416 E. Main St. more

The Dent County Historical Society has dedicated Saturday as a to allow people to explore or share history.  more