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A Missouri Lottery player won $50,000 on a “$250 Million Extravaganza” Scratchers ticket purchased at VIP C Store, 1111 Porter Wagoner Blvd. in West Plains.
The winner, whose identity is …
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8/1/26
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Women in northern Arkansas and southern Missouri have a new networking organization with the launch of the Ozark Chapter of the Rich Girl Network.
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8/1/26
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Ozarka College in Melbourne, Ark., has hired Megan Purtle as administrative specialist III for the college’s admissions and financial aid offices.
In the role, Purtle …
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8/1/26
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FNBC has hired Pepper Morrison as vice president of treasury management services. She will be based at FNBC’s Mtn. Home West office, 175 West End Way in Mtn. Home, Ark.
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7/25/26
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Main Street Wellness Center in Willow Springs recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening to celebrate its newly expanded facility.
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7/25/26
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The Amelia Network, a local networking group for women in business and leadership positions in the West Plains area and surrounding communities, and the Ozarks Small Business …
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7/25/26
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Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains have announced the appointment of Dasha Russell as dean of career and technical education.
In this position, she will oversee agriculture, business, computer science, engineering and technology programs.
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7/18/26
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A Missouri Lottery player won $1 million after matching all five white-ball numbers in the April 20 Powerball drawing.
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7/11/26
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Aimee Jarrett has returned to Ozarks Healthcare as vice president of ambulatory services.
Jarrett, a Summersville native, previously served Ozarks Healthcare in several …
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7/11/26
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Every great backyard pitmaster knows that the secret to legendary barbecue isn't just the wood or the smoker—it’s the rub. For years, folks around the Ozarks knew exactly who to turn to when they wanted the best flavors in town. Richy “Wingman” Shertz was a fixture at charity barbecue events and competitive cook-offs, spending countless hours hunched over smoking grates, tweaking recipes, and feeding the community.
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By Justin Jones, Special to the Quill
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6/27/26
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Ozarks Healthcare has promoted Christen Weaver to chief operating officer.
Weaver previously served as chief nursing officer, where she worked on patient care, clinical operations and support for employees across the health system. In her new role, Weaver will oversee operational strategy and work with leadership teams on quality of care, patient experience and organizational growth.
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6/27/26
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Christos House Resale Store will hold its monthly 25 cent clothing sale from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, at 125 Jefferson Ave. in West Plains.
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6/27/26
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The Alton Chamber of Commerce will hold a town hall meeting July 6 to gather public input on plans for the community’s pocket park.
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6/27/26
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Jenny Raith, center, is the recipient of a $75,000 microloan through Justine Petersen, a financial organization, with assistance from the Ozarks Small Business Incubator to start The Cozy Collective, a private online community for women focused on homemaking, creativity and personal development.
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6/20/26
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Drago Accounting has opened a new location at 230 W. Main St. in West Plains.
The accounting practice is owned by local entrepreneur and Certified Professional Accountant Sarah Drago. The firm serves individuals, small businesses and organizations.
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6/20/26
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