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If I write a second book about turkey hunting, one of the stories would be about the spring that I took Dr. David Fell on a hunt in Texas County, in the heart of the Ozarks. Dr. Fell was a client from Oklahoma, an ophthalmological surgeon well known in the Midwest.
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By Larry Dablemont Outdoors Columnist
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5/23/26
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Ozarks Healthcare and Texas County Memorial Hospital (TCMH) have partnered to expand
cardiology services in Houston.
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5/20/26
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The Harlin Museum, 405 Worcester St. in West Plains is displaying select works from its permanent collection through May 30. The exhibit features previously unexhibited works by James Burkhart and …
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5/20/26
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As warmer weather brings more time outdoors, it also marks peak tick season. Avoiding tick
bites is key to preventing illnesses such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and
ehrlichiosis.
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By Bev McDaniel, RN, Howell County Health Department
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5/20/26
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We're getting a little wild this week! The honeysuckle has been so fragrant this year that I had to share this easy syrup recipe. Yep, we're making honeysuckle syrup! You can use it like any other …
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By Sue Neitzel, Quill Food Columnist
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5/20/26
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For centuries, people around the world have used flowers for cooking, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein, Columbia. “The popularity of this culinary practice …
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By Linda Geist, Writer, University of Missouri Extension
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5/20/26
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The Baxter Health Foundation in Mtn. Home, Ark., raised a record $3.8 million in 2025, marking
the most successful fundraising year in its 37-year history, officials announced.
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5/20/26
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Remember this is Memorial Day weekend, a holiday that serves as a reminder of the sacrifices
made by those who gave their lives for our country. Americans are encouraged to consider the
cost of freedom and the bravery of military personnel.
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By Patrice Jennings, Market Manager
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5/20/26
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To this point, you've partly read the Bible's account of Jesus' very first miracle that happened at
the wedding in Cana. But ... was the new wine really wine or was it still water that only
symbolically represented wine?
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By Edwin Woolsey, Religion Columnist
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5/20/26
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Ozarks Healthcare will host a free community education dinner focused on stroke awareness,
prevention and treatment at 6 p.m. May 28.
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5/20/26
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A benefit dinner and auction are planned for today, to support the family of Cooper James Brown, an infant undergoing a series of major heart surgeries in St. Louis.
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By Quill Staff, news@westplainsdailyquill.net
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5/16/26
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Organizers of a free Farm and Home Show set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 30 are still accepting vendor signups for the event at 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd. in the East Towne Village …
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5/16/26
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Missouri’s changing weather patterns are creating more favorable conditions for ticks, increasing concerns for the agricultural community and anyone who spends time in fields, forests or backyards.
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By Linda Geist, Writer, University of Missouri Extension
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5/16/26
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The Harlin Museum is inviting local and regional artists to participate in its upcoming summer exhibit, “Beyond the Canvas: Where Creativity Takes Shape.”
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5/16/26
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Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls sold $2 to $4 higher at the Ozarks Regional Stockyards. Demand was good on a moderate supply of bred cows and slaughter animals and a light supply of pairs.
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5/16/26
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The John J. Pershing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in West Plains will host a no-
cost, walk-in pneumonia vaccination clinic for eligible veterans on Aug. 7.
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5/13/26
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Rhubarb shows up tart, bold and unapologetically itself. Someone once said, “If confidence
were edible, it would taste like rhubarb.” Others have likened it to celery with an attitude
problem.
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By Linda Geist, Writer University of Missouri Extension
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5/13/26
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Ozarks Healthcare has added midwifery services to its Women's Health clinic, offering a new
collaborative care option for pregnancy, childbirth and routine well-woman care.
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5/13/26
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Thank you to all our great community members who continue to support our local farmers, ranchers, bakers and crafters. We had a great day last Saturday for Mother’s Day, and I’m sure many moms …
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By Patrice Jennings, Market Manager
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5/13/26
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A student from Salem, Ark., is one of six freshmen selected for a newly established pathway at
Arkansas State University in Jonesboro that secures early admission to medical school.
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5/13/26
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