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Birch Tree man hurt in crash north of Alton
Joel D. Marino, 77, Birch Tree, suffered serious injuries in a crash at 12:15 p.m. Friday on Highway 19, 8 miles north of Alton in Oregon County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
Paying tribute to the “grannywomen” who took care of their isolated communities in the rural Ozarks was the theme of the keynote address by Dr. Dawn Larsen at the 16th annual Ozarks Studies Symposium at Missouri State University-West Plains in September. Larsen, a Taney County native who now teaches theater at Francis Marion University in Florence, S.C., told the story of these women who served as healers, seers and midwives in their communities through word and song. Dr. Jason McCollom, one of the event’s organizers, said Larsen’s performance was the highlight of the three-day event. The symposium had its largest attendance ever this year, with an estimated 120 attendees taking part in the presentations and exhibits. Presenters from across the Ozarks, and some from out of state shared their current research and investigations into a variety of facets of Ozarks history, culture, architecture, oral history, the environment, literature, poetry and music. McCollom said the theme of next year’s event is “The Political Economy of the Ozarks” and all are invited to attend.
Ozarks Studies Symposium draws largest crowd to date
Shane Hull
Why I chose to attend Missouri State-West Plains
Editor’s note: Having just graduated high school, traditional students may seem eager to embrace the next chapter in their educational journey – college. But that’s not always the case. Going through the processes to pick the college they want to attend can seem daunting, then comes actually attending the classes so they can get a degree. Shane Hull, a current sophomore at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), has been through the processes and will be sharing his story in this column and subsequent columns in the coming months to provide insights into the higher education processes for others like him who are embarking on their own collegiate journey. Hull works part time on several projects in the MSU-WP university communications office. more
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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.  more
County commission meets Monday
The Howell County Commission is set to meet at 10 a.m. Monday in the conference room on the second floor of the county office building, 35 Court Square, and the first item on the agenda is to approve payroll. more
Proclamations from the Missouri State Senate, Missouri House of Representatives and the City of West Plains recognizing Missouri State University-West Plains’ 60th anniversary were presented to Chancellor Dennis Lancaster during the 60th Diamond Jubilee celebration Sept. 16 at the amphitheater. On hand for the presentations were, from left, 154th District State Rep. David Evans (R-West Plains), West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff, 33rd District State Sen. Karla Eslinger (R-Wasola) and Lancaster.
State, local officials join in Jubilee celebration
Members of the Willow Springs FFA competed at the Area 13 Fall Public Speaking Contest Tuesday evening in West Plains, and two individuals will be moving on to the South Central District contest taking place Nov. 9 in Rolla, shared school district Communications Director Jenny Hayward. Students were tasked with presenting six- to eight-minute speeches for judges. The Bears’ Opening/Closing Ceremonies team placed second, and individual members Katy Spence placed first with her her speech on sheep and Kolton Stolba placed third with a speech on young farmers/young farm wives. Nine other FFA Bears presented speeches during the contest. Spence and Stolba will be joined in the Rolla contest by other ranking FFA members from St. Louis and St. Louis County; Jefferson, Washington, Franklin, Gasconade, Crawford, Osage, Maries, Miller, Pulaski, Phelps, Dent, Shannon, Texas, Oregon and Howell counties; and eastern Douglas and Ozark counties.
WS Bears FFA to send 2 to district contests in Rolla
Crash near Thayer claims life of Calico Rock resident
A Calico Rock, Ark., resident perished in a crash that occurred at 7 a.m. Monday on U.S. 63 about 2 miles north of Thayer, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
From left: Ozark Action Housing Coordinator Shelly Thompson; Housing Division Director Ed Button; Weatherization crew member Canyon Evans, Lead Jim Henson and member Joe Forslin; field services technician Brent Pitcock; crew member Kyle Wilbanks and Lead Danny Hickson; Field Services Manager Roy Trone; and Vicky and Jim Clancy.
‘People from all walks of life’ can benefit from Ozark Action weatherization program
Monday was National Weatherization Day and representatives from Ozark Action Inc. (OAI) are encouraging homeowners and renters to apply for its free home weatherization program. more
Commissioners to take bids for new grader
Howell County Commissioners are expected to review and consider bids for a new motor grader for the Southern District Road and Bridge Department during their next semiweekly session, set to begin at 10 a.m. Thursday. Bids are due by 11 a.m. that day. more
Police: Birch Tree man’s alleged threats lead to hospital lockdown
A Birch Tree man has been charged with making a first-degree terrorist threat, a felony, after allegedly posting on social media, stating he was going to buy a firearm with the intention of killing "his abusers at Ozarks Healthcare." more
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Shannon County’s famed wild horses graze in front of the Timbuktu Campground sign at Echo Bluff State Park about 15 miles north of Eminence in this shot snapped Saturday. The horses are known to roam freely between the Current River and Jacks Fork River. In 1992, the Missouri Wild Horse League was formed to protect the horses, which are said to have been running free for more than 100 years. The volunteer organization takes responsibility for caring for the horses, removing any that are sick or hurt, and working to maintain the heath of the herd and its environment. According to the group, its origin was prompted by the National Park Service’s plan to remove the horses from the the Ozark National Scenic Riverways in the early 1990s, and efforts ultimately led to the introduction of a bill by Congressman Bill Emerson to protect the horses, signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1996. The act specified the horses were a permanent part of OSNR and could not be removed, and capped the size of the herd to 50 to reduce problems with local landowners and travelers. Excess horses are rounded up and adopted out to equine enthusiasts across the U.S.
Shannon County's wild horses
Troop G: Crashes claimed lives of 3 people Saturday
Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, based in Willow Springs, reported three fatal traffic crashes that occurred between Friday morning and Saturday afternoon. more
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Subject of 2-week-long manhunt arrested in multiagency effort
A Springfield man has been arrested after being on the run from West Plains police and Howell County deputies since Oct. 4, when he fled from them as they tried to arrest him, crashing a stolen vehicle in the process, say authorities. more
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Douglas Co. man charged with kidnapping, assault
Editor’s note: The following article describes a case of alleged domestic violence. While care has been taken to report on the allegations with sensitivity, it may still be disturbing to read. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you are experiencing domestic or sexual violence, or if you’re a survivor of the same and in need of support, call Christos House’s hotline, 800-611-5853. more
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The Pedal the Cause Community Bike Ride fundraiser for cancer research is set to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, and Edward Jones is sponsoring the event for the second year in a row with a $1,750 contribution. Some representatives will also volunteer at the event, said organizers. Participants can register up until the start of the event, with onsite signups beginning at 7 a.m. at West Plains High School, where the ride will begin and end. Spin bikes are also available. To register online, visit forms.gle/tzqR4FY3Kd5cbrff8. Edward Jones representatives sponsoring the event are, from left, Heather Foster, Missy McGoldrick, Kevin Walker, Kevin Brown and Brian Rhoads. Regina Gleghorn, Mark Lewis and Mark Guffey with Edward Jones are also sponsors.
Pedal the Cause Community Bike Ride is Saturday
Filing dates set for WP School Board elections; two seats open
The West Plains R-7 School Board meeting Tuesday night was concise, partly due to parent/teacher conferences being held that evening at some of the district's schools, but there were updates, announcements and votes, including the declaration of two vehicles as surplus property. more
Commission to consider vehicle bids
During their regular session Thursday, Howell County Commissioners are tentatively expected to review and consider bids for two vehicles for the sheriff’s office. Those bids were due by 5 p.m. Monday. more
Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court Mary Russell, left, recently presented special recognition in the form of a “howling wolf” to 154th District Rep. David Evans from Howell County. The award was presented to Evans at the annual joint conference of the Missouri Judiciary and the Missouri Bar, held in Kansas City. Evans said it is one of the “coolest” things that he has ever received and that it will be kept on his desk at the Capitol as a reminder of the “good people from Howell that he represents.”
‘Howling for Howell County’: Rep. Evans presented with ‘coolest’ award for contributions to justice
At a recent annual ceremony honoring service to the State of Missouri, 154th District Rep. David Evans was saluted with an unorthodox award presentation recognizing him for his contributions to protecting and improving the effective administration of justice in Missouri. more
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Howell County bridge project finally begins construction
After enduring years of anticipatory delays, Howell County's officials and residents are poised to witness the transformation of a critical pathway in their community, as the commission embarks on a long-awaited bridge replacement project on Allen Street/County Road 2570. more
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