Carlos Danery Gutierrez Castro, 29, West Plains, and Valeria Jacquelyn Molina, 26, West Plains, married Aug. 2 in West Plains. Officiated by R. David Ray. more

Arkansas State University in Jonesboro has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Spring Commencement at First National Bank Arena. The list includes graduates from 46 states and territories and 22 other countries. more

Nicholas Alexander Briscoe, 32, West Plains, and Kelly Dawn Morris, 29, West Plains, married July 13 in West Plains. Officiated by Eric Morris. more

Matthew Denton of Thayer was named to the dean's list for the spring 2024 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Denton is enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences. more

Aaron Scott Fuchs, 20, Mtn. Grove, and Cheyenne Elizabeth Cavitt, 21, West Plains, married July 5 in West Plains. Officiated by Ethan Clayton. more

At the University of Missouri in Columbia, students explore their interests, discover their passions and receive the hands-on training they need to change the world. In May 2024, 5,025 Tigers received a total of 7,548 degrees and certificates, joining a network of more than 362,500 alumni across the globe. And, say university officials, recent Mizzou graduates are seeing success, as more than 95% find employment, continue their education or begin military or service roles within six months of graduation. more

Ozarks Healthcare officials announce the recipients of scholarships awarded to outstanding graduating high school seniors. This year, the health system provided community scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each and scholarships for the dependents of staff members in the amount of $500 each through the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation. more

Missouri State University officials in Springfield announce the following area students are among its spring 2024 graduates: more

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Jesse Alan Williams, 24, Willow Springs, and Greta Marie Metroz, 24, Willow Springs, married June 22 in Willow Springs. Officiated by Tony Cook. more

John and Judy Stewart of Eminence celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a beautiful country wedding vow renewal ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2024, at Mt. Zion Church in Akers. more

Sarah Martin graduates from Ole Miss more

Students on the chancellor’s and dean’s lists for the spring 2024 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of study. more

Jacob and Johna Aikey of West Plains are parents of a daughter, Jaycee Mae Aikey. She was born at 2:51 a.m. May 1. She weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and was 20 and ½ inches long. Her grandparents are Rick and Jackie Wade of Alton, and Wilbur and Ruth Aikey of Willow Springs.   more

Levi David Hinds, 18, Willow Springs, and Rebecca Cheri Frescoln, 19, Mnt. View, married June 8 in Willow Springs. Officiated by Joel Hinds. more

Ryan and Bethany Harvey of West Plains are parents of a son, Titus John Harvey. He was born at 10:27 a.m. April 4. He weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and was 19 inches long. His siblings are Judas, 15, Leah, 12, Levi, 9, and Naomi, 7. His grandparents are Ted and Rachel Hillmer of Blue Eye, and John and Gisa Harvey of Simi Valley, Calif.  more

Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains have announced their vice chancellor’s and chancellor’s list honorees for the 2024 spring semester. more

Each year, Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative offers four $750 scholarships to area high schools. The high schools are rotated every year throughout the service area. Seniors’ applications are sent to a third-party judge to be reviewed and graded to ensure that any bias is eliminated and the most qualified candidates are the recipients. more

The University of Missouri maintains a reputation for excellence and setting high standards for academics. And Tigers rise to the occasion. This spring, 10,491 undergraduate students earned a spot on the dean’s list, exemplifying determination, drive and success. more

Jackson Thomas Bailey, 22, Willow Springs, and Grace Anne Marie Shockley, 22, Columbia, married June 1 in Willow Springs. Officiated by Richie Jester. more