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Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) West Plains Local 2782 voted Saturday to reject the latest contract offer from Leonardo DRS, extending a workplace dispute that began May 1.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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5/27/26
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A new awards program launched by the regional cultural project Ozarks Alive will recognize people and organizations dedicating their time, talent and resources to preserving local culture.
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5/23/26
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A Texas County couple faces second-degree murder charges after skeletal remains discovered on their property in March were confirmed to be those of a child they had previously reported missing.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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5/23/26
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The Willow Springs Rotary Club will host its traditional Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. today at the United Methodist Church, 311 N. Harris St. in Willow Springs.
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5/23/26
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More than 200 participants and nearly 30 volunteers recently gathered across two communities
for a coordinated day of inclusion, acceptance and community support.
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5/20/26
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Surrounded by hundreds of loved ones, supporters, and educators, the
Liberty High School Class of 2026 reminisced about the past and dreamed about the future
Saturday night during a commencement ceremony at the high school gymnasium.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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5/20/26
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Anyone with an interest in aviation is invited to attend a "Flying Start" Learn to Fly event hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1218 at 9 a.m. Saturday.
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5/14/26
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Missouri’s 33rd District State Sen. Brad Hudson served as the commencement speaker for the
Missouri State University-West Plains graduation ceremony Saturday.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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5/13/26
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When Hannah Harper returned to Willow Springs Wednesday evening for a hometown celebration, thousands lined the streets in anticipation. The parade down Main Street kicked off a night the community won’t soon forget — one part homecoming, one part celebration of a journey that began long before the bright lights of a national stage.
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BY TONY LOGUE, QUILL COMMUNITY NEWS CONTRIBUTOR
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5/9/26
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The Heart of the Ozarks Fair returns to West Plains next month, bringing a full week of carnival
rides, livestock shows and grandstand entertainment.
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5/6/26
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High school graduation season in Howell County kicked off Friday as 66 Bears were awarded diplomas at Munford Gymnasium at Willow Springs High School.
Outgoing Superintendent Dr. Marty Spence …
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL
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5/5/26
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The Chaos Closet has received a $12,500 grant to restock essential items for local children in foster care.
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4/30/26
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Willow Springs Middle School sixth grader Izzy Callahan is in the running for a $20,000 prize she intends to use to help out Ozarks Pet Rescues, and additionally put aside some to study to become a veterinarian and donate to local programs to help families.
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4/27/26
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Future Falcon Night set for Tuesday
Dora School District will host an orientation for incoming freshmen and their families at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Dora High School.
Attendees can meet staff, …
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4/25/26
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A new group of donors recently celebrated its first round of grants, awarding $40,000 to local nonprofit organizations dedicated to community empowerment and historical preservation.
The Impact …
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYLANGSTON@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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4/18/26
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Henry Stauffer, 12, successfully harvested his first turkey during his first-ever hunt on Saturday in Pottersville. His mother reports he took the bird at 8 a.m. from 25 yards using a 12-gauge …
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4/15/26
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National Public Health Week, observed April 6 through 12, recognized programs that impact health at the local, state and national levels.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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4/15/26
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A school bond issue for the Oregon-Howell R-3 (Koshkonong) School District, previously thought to have passed in the April 7 municipal election, has failed to meet the state-mandated supermajority threshold.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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4/15/26
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Howell County voters passed one of two countywide measures on Tuesday’s municipal ballot, providing more flexibility for road and bridge spending while rejecting a proposed property tax freeze expansion.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYLANGSTN@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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4/11/26
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Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins will serve as the keynote speaker for the annual Howell County Lincoln Day Dinner on May 2.
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4/11/26
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