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2 men accused of threatening women with guns in late-night weekend incidents

Two men have been charged in incidents that reportedly happened at almost the same time over the weekend at local businesses, each involving threats with a firearm.

Pie competition returns to Old-Time Music Fest

The 30th annual Old-Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival will celebrate Missouri culture June 7 and 8 in downtown West Plains, and as part of the festivities, the pie competition will return for a fifth year.

Troop G's Johnson, Roberts receive Meritorious Service Awards for heroic acts

Two local troopers were among 29 Missouri State Highway Patrols to be recognized with awards at an annual banquet held Saturday in Cape Girardeau.

Iowa motorcyclist dies in crash near Hardy

An Iowa man suffered fatal injuries in a motorcycle crash at 5:07 p.m. Saturday on Arkansas Highway 175 near Hardy in Sharp County, according to the Arkansas State Police.

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Arkansas lawmakers approve new restrictions on cryptocurrency mines after backlash over '23 law

Arkansas lawmakers have approved new restrictions on cryptocurrency mining operations in the wake of a 2023 law that prompted backlash from some communities. The majority-Republican House on …

Campaign to raise Missouri's minimum wage to $15 an hour confident it will get on the ballot

Missouri voters have gotten a step closer to getting to decide whether to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. The group behind the effort, Missouri Jobs with Justice, said Wednesday that …

26 Republican attorneys general sue to block Biden rule requiring background checks at gun shows

Twenty-six Republican attorneys general are suing the Biden administration over its new rule requiring firearm dealers to run background checks at gun shows and other places outside brick-and-mortar …
Beverly Short

Zizzer alumna returns to WP for theatrical benefit for Lincoln School

The Lincoln School is set to welcome former West Plains resident Beverly Short for a captivating two-day event featuring a book discussion and a theatrical performance. The events will showcase her multi-faceted career and her latest artistic achievements.
Texas County Memorial Hospital was recently awarded $177,292.50 in Department of Public Safety grant funding made available by the American Rescue Plan Act. The grant enables the hospital to purchase a new ambulance, replacing the ambulance in its fleet with the highest mileage, 514,506 miles.

TCMH receives $177K equipment grant for ambulance

Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston has been awarded a grant of $177,292.50 by the Missouri Department of Public Safety.

Arkansas' elimination of 'X' for sex on driver's licenses spurs lawsuit

FILE - Arkansas Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin is interviewed in his office at the Arkansas state Capitol in Little Rock, Ark., Jan. 16, 2015. Several transgender, intersex and nonbinary Arkansas residents sued the state on Tuesday over its decision to no longer allow

Several transgender, intersex and nonbinary Arkansas residents are suing the state over its decision to no longer allow “X” to be listed instead of male or female on state-issued driver's …

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HOMAGE Announces Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort Investments as Lead Strategic Investor in Growth Capital Round
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2024--HOMAGE, Inc., a leading vintage-inspired sports and licensed apparel company, today announced a strategic investment of growth capital from Maximum …
Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest say they reserve the right to remove any Palestinian flags and pro-Palestinian symbols at the show next week in Sweden. The announcement came amid heightened …
Gamers’ appetites for immersive sports video games have not changed much since the heyday of EA Sports' college football. Society, however, has. Video-game developer EA Sports is breaking back into …
MCLEAN, Va. & BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2024--MITRE’s 2024 Embedded Capture the Flag™ (eCTF) competition concluded this past week, marked by an awards ceremony held at JFK …
Ying Wa Primary School and Ho Yu College and Primary School (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen) emerged as the Champions in the Primary and Secondary school categories respectively. Around 2,000 students …

Grizzly Volleyball adds 4 more players to 2024-2025 squad

FOUR MORE PLAYERS have been added to the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Volleyball team for the 2024-2025 campaign. They are, from left, Violeta Bachvarova, an outside hitter from Bulgaria; Chesnea Blakey, a libero from Rogersville; Isabella Calle, a libero from Colombia; and Elidjah Abomo, a middle blocker from France.
Paty Figueiredo, head coach of the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Volleyball team, has announced the signing of four more players to the 2024-2025 team. They are:

Oregon's Sports Bra, a pub for women's sports fans, plans national expansion as interest booms

Customers eat and watch college women's lacrosse and beach volleyball matches on big-screen TVs at The Sports Bra sports bar on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
An Oregon sports bar focusing on and showing only women's athletics has plans to expand across the country through a franchise model. The Sports Bra opened two years ago in Portland, the state's …
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Community Calendar: May 1 update

Know of an event not listed here? Email submissions by noon Fridays to news@wpdailyquill.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.

Tie rafting focus of Friday historical program

The Shannon County Museum, Ozarks Historical Preservation and Ozarks Riverways Foundation are partnering to host a historical program Friday evening to kick off the Ozark Mountain Festival in Eminence.

MSU-WP Calendar of events 

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. 
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Renee Williams, center, a nurse at the West Plains Clinic of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ John J. Pershing Medical Center, receives the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses from interim center Director James Warren, left, and Associate Director for Patient Care Services Chandra Miller.

John J. Pershing VA Medical Center honors Williams with Daisy Award

Jeannie “Renee” Williams, a registered nurse at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ John J. Pershing Medical Center clinic in West Plains, has been recognized with the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

Cedarhurst to host Goat Gala & Fashion Show

Cedarhurst of West Plains invites the public to its inaugural Goat Gala & Fashion Show to be held May 29 at the senior living facility, 1528 U.S. 63.

‘Talk Derby to Me’ Kentucky Derby watch party canceled

Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce Director Kim McCormick has announced that the “Talk Derby to Me” Kentucky Derby watch party has been canceled, citing unforeseen circumstances.

Night during the day: Why everyone is hyped for the eclipse

By now, the only folks who have not heard the buzz about the total eclipse happening in 2024 must be living under rocks. Yeah, that's right, another celestial blockbuster is on its way, and folks are getting seriously hyped up about it. It's not just your regular stargazers and astronomy buffs either; we're talking about people from all walks of life planning, plotting, and ready to hit the road for the best viewing spots. But why all the fuss about the moon photobombing the sun for a bit? Let's dive in and find out why everyone's marking their calendars and why you might just want to join the eclipse-chasing bandwagon.

Thayer, Mammoth Spring team up to host eclipse events

The City of Thayer is hosting eclipse camping through Tuesday, complete with a nightly bonfire, live music, shuttles and food vendors.

Call for submissions: Eclipse Keepsake book

The Quill will offer a keepsake book to commemorate the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse event taking place Monday.
Zizzer Pride Academy (ZPA) students in the Missouri Option Program told their stories at the March 19 West Plains R-7 School Board meeting, and focused on their accomplishments and the support they are getting from ZPA faculty and staff. The Missouri Option Program is offered to students at least 17 years old who are identified as being at risk of dropping out without earning a diploma. They were introduced by district At-Risk Coordinator Brandon Somoza, who gave the students credit for their work in transitioning from high school to the

R-7 School Board members thanked, ZPA program showcased at March meeting

The West Plains R-7 School Board celebrated School Board Appreciation Month during its March meeting, and board members were presented with gifts from each of the schools in the district, many of them made by students.
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