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The first of two basketball specialty camps supervised by former Missouri State University head basketball coach and MSU-West Plains Grizzly Athletics hall-of-famer Tom Barr was underway this week at the Jimmie Carroll Sports Complex. Here, Barr, in the foreground, gives instruction on defensive moves, specifically the “defensive slide,” to about 45 camp participants. This week’s camp focused on defense skills. The first of two shooting camps will begin Monday through Wednesday, and the second will take place July 28 through 30, with some spots still available. Camps are open to children in kindergarten through high school. Cost is $115; call or text 417-293-5391 for more information or to reserve a spot.

Coach Barr’s basketball defense skills camp draws 45; spots still open for shooting skills camps

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Police: Woman charged in shooting claims it was a warning

A shooting in Willow Springs has resulted in felony charges against a woman who told reportedly law enforcement she fired a shotgun during a domestic altercation as a warning to her boyfriend, but didn’t mean to hurt him.

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Artist Paul Jones of Mtn. View, left, discusses his painting, "Just Kids," unveiled at the Lincoln School Project's recent Juneteenth celebrations as project co-founder, background right, looks on. The mural depicts a 1940s-era scene of children at recess on the Lincoln School playground, in an effort to remind visitors of the schoolhouse's connection to the nation's history. The young Black children in the painting are intended to represent a joyful spirit in the face of oppression.

Brush with history: Mural brings joyful spirit to Lincoln School

A breathtaking mural was recently unveiled at Lincoln School as part of Juneteenth celebrations held there.

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Dozens of missed court dates lead to suspension for former WP lawyer

A former West Plains attorney’s license to practice has been suspended after he failed to show up for dozens of municipal and county cases in multiple Missouri counties, according to a motion for interim suspension filed in May by David L. Brengle, representing the state’s Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel.

2,000 tires dumped on private property, man charged

A Willow Springs man has been charged with felony criminal disposition of solid waste after allegedly dumping about 2,000 tires on private property in Howell County.

Muslim inmate who won US Supreme Court beard case claims retaliatory transfer by Arkansas officials

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Muslim inmate who won a U.S. Supreme Court case upholding his right to grow a beard for religious reasons said in a lawsuit that Arkansas officials transferred him to a …

Mtn. View man accused of assaulting police chief with bodily waste

A Mtn. View man has been charged with two felonies after allegedly defecating in his pants and throwing his feces on Mtn. View Police Chief Jamie Perkins and Cpl. Alexis Johnson.
RAIN COLLINS

Man to appear in court July 21 on witness tampering, assault, drug cases

A man arrested in May on a charge relating to witness tampering is scheduled to appear in court July 21 on multiple cases, according to public court records.
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Howell County Baseball, from 1896 to present day, Part 7
What was local baseball like in Howell County in the early years?
FILE - Athletes Unlimited Softball League Commissioner Kim Ng, a former Major League Baseball executive, is interviewed at Major League Baseball's headquarters in New York, Thursday, May 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
SEATTLE (AP) — When Kim Ng was named commissioner of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League back in April, she knew full well there would be growing pains with getting a pro softball league off the …
Associated Press Georgia Daybook for Friday, Jul. 11.The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover.Please …
FILE - A basketball with a March Madness logo is seen going through a net prior to a second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament between Notre Dame and Michigan, March 23, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/John Mersits, File)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA on Friday named the 2026-27 chairs of the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball committees and a plan to announce the top 16 seeds for the women's tournament …
Associated Press Georgia Daybook for Thursday, Jul. 10.The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover.Please …

John Calipari heads into his second season at Arkansas trying to balance old and new

FILE - Arkansas head coach John Calipari instructs his team during practice, March 26, 2025, in San Francisco, ahead of a Sweet 16 game against Texas Tech in the NCAA college basketball tournament. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — John Calipari admits he is still navigating the “new” college basketball, a world in which the 66-year-old’s traditional recruiting style is no longer the norm. …

Rich Rodriguez's return as coach at West Virginia is a homecoming, too

West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez listens to a question during the Big 12 NCAA college football media day in Frisco, Texas, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Rich Rodriguez has more gray around the temples than the last time he was at West Virginia, nearly 20 years ago when he bolted for Michigan as one of the hottest coaching …
People & Events
Mtn. View Elementary School winners of the annual Smokey Bear Woodsy Owl contest hosted by the Mtn. View Garden Club are, from left, Kade Brooks, second grade; Millie Wells first grad; and Locklynn Harvey, fourth grade.

Annual poster contest winners named

The results of the Mtn. View Garden Club’s annual Smokey Bear Woodsy Owl contest, held in November 2024, are in.
“This very energetic little girl’s name is Snickerdoodle,” introduces West Plains Regional Animal Shelter volunteer Trish Hammen. “She was found on the road and was very tired and covered with fleas.” The young pup is only about 8 to 10 weeks old and volunteers say they are not certain what breed she is. The fee to adopt is $50 and includes the cost of spaying or neutering and vaccinations. “Thank you to all who donated cat and dog food,” added Hammen. “We have another urgent matter to ask help with. We have had more than usual injured and sick animals brought into the shelter this year and our veterinary bill is huge. Our veterinarian has been patient, but we need your help to get this paid. Thank  you for your help. To learn more about adopting a pet or donating finances, drop by the shelter at 1486 BB Highway between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, or call 417-256-8438.

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Community Calendar: July 12 update

Know of an event not listed here? Email submissions by 9 a.m. Wednesdays to news@westplainsdailyquill.net with “CALENDAR” in the subject line. Three sentence maximum must include event description, date, time, location, cost and source for more information. Weekly events will be printed for no more than a month at a time unless renewed by the host. Call the Quill, 417-256-9191 with questions. Unless otherwise noted, events are in West Plains.

ACADEMIC BRIEFS

Caulfield resident named to McPherson College honor roll
Judy Stewart, Eminence, was recognized at the recent Missouri state convention of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, presented a certificate honoring her 40 years of service to the organization and its local Xi Chapter.

Judy Stewart recognized for 40 years with DKG

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Missouri state convention was recently held in Columbia. DKG is a professional society for women educators.
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Lois and Max Schmollinger of Mtn. Grove were named Missouri Tree Farmers of the Year.

Mtn. Grove couple named Missouri Tree Farmers of the Year

“You can’t make a silk purse from a sow’s ear.” That is what University of Missouri Extension state specialist in forestry Hank Stelzer often hears when talking with landowners, and even some professional foresters, about an Ozarks woodland.

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This young hawk isn't ever evil, but often hungry.

OUTDOORS WITH LARRY DABLEMONT: A drama in the woods

I was just in the right place at the right time to see it, and it didn’t last long.
Wild turkeys provide recreational and wildlife-viewing opportunities. A new University of Missouri Extension publication, “Improving Habitats for Eastern Wild Turkeys in Missouri: Conducting a Habitat Evaluation,” features tools landowners can use to rate conditions on their property and then begin to enhance habitats.

MU Extension and partners develop appraisal guide for wild turkey habitat

Landowners in Missouri interested in improving habitats for wild turkeys on their property have a new tool to help them.
American bullfrog tapdole

FISHING REPORT: Not much to croak about

There wasn't much to croak about over the frog season opener last week. Most of the favorite frogging holes were relatively silent. Last year's opener, by comparison, was one of the better frog openers in recent memory.
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Dr. David Benalcazar

Honoring the dedication and impact of our physicians

On National Doctors’ Day, March 30, Ozarks Healthcare is proud to celebrate the dedication, compassion and hard work of its team of physicians. From providing exceptional patient care to …

Disaster relief group arrives; CFO opens fund to help

Officials with the Howell County Emergency Operations announced the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Team is working in Howell County this week.
These two houses near Highway 17 south of West Plains are among those that show the signs of damage attributed to strong thunderstorm winds by the National Weather Service Storm Survey Team. The winds occurred during a Friday night storm that produced the confirmation of two tornadoes in the area, an EF-1 that touched down near Rover in Oregon County, and an EF-3 that touched down in Gamaliel, Ark., traveled through Bakersfield in Ozark County, and lifted up near South Fork in Howell County.

Storm damage

Friday night storms indirectly lead to stolen truck’s recovery

A series of unlikely coincidences set in motion by Friday night’s storms, which are being called "divine intervention,” led to the recovery of a stolen pickup truck just hours after it went missing.
Timber Craft Creations, owned by Ben Mapes, joins the "Go Farm" Farmers Market this Saturday with his handcrafted woodwork including planter boxes, windmills, wishing wells, stepstools and condiment carries.

‘GO FARM’ FARMERS MARKET: Warm weather brings new vendors every week

As the weather warms up, we have more vendors back and new vendors coming in every week. Ben Mapes, owner of Timber Craft Creations, joins the market this Saturday with his handcrafted woodwork including planter boxes, windmills, wishing wells, stepstools, condiment carries and so much more! Ben can also take special orders for you.  
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