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A West Plains sweet spot has been recognized as one of the state's top culinary destinations in the 2026 Best of Rural Missouri Readers’ Choice Awards.
Nadine’s Homemade Ice Cream, 675 …
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4/29/26
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Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Ark., has updated its patient care technology with new IV pumps, complete with additional safety features, following a donation from an anonymous local …
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4/29/26
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In Hosea 4:6, we read, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge! Because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me; and since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.”
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By Diane Cooke, Pastor, Willow Springs & Mountain View Presbyterian Churches
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4/29/26
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April is Autism Awareness month. All kids go through phases when their eating habits are not great, but for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, feeding challenges can seem impossible.
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By April Bridges, WIC Nutritionist, Howell County Health Department
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4/29/26
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Plans change. As a grandparent, pastor, husband and friend, I have had many changes of plans. I have planned to go fishing and end up doing yard work. I planned to go hiking, and instead we shop for a grandchild’s birthday present. But I can’t help but think about Moses’ change in plans.
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By Kent Wilfong, Pastor, Alton & Doniphan United Methodist Churches
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4/29/26
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We can't flip the calendar to May just yet until we have at least one lemon delight. Nothing says spring like a sweet citrus treat, and lemon is the most popular for any April gathering.
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By Sue Neitzel, Quill Food Columnist
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4/29/26
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Honor Roll
(GPA of 2.9-3.7)
FRESHMEN
Kinsley Asberry, Ivy Asher, Vriya Ayala, Benjamin Baker, Zaiden Barnett, Hayden Bean, Ariana Beristain, Eirianna Bontrager, Jasper …
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4/28/26
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April is Stress Awareness Month — a time to recognize the impact stress has on our daily lives and to encourage healthy ways to cope. In our …
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By Dawn Hicks, Health Educator, Howell County Health Department
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4/28/26
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Missouri State University awarded 1,426 degrees to students in fall 2025.
The commencement ceremonies took place Dec. 12, 2025, at Great Southern Bank Arena. …
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4/28/26
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Arkansas State University awarded diplomas at the associate, bachelor's, master's, specialist and doctoral levels to students during its fall 2025 commencement ceremony.
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4/28/26
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Fisher named to Rhodes College honor roll
George Fisher of West Plains was named to the Rhodes College fall 2025 honor roll. To qualify, a student must be …
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4/28/26
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Registration is now open for the 2026 grazing schools, an educational series offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and University of Missouri Extension.
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4/25/26
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WEST PLAINS, APRIL 23, 2026 — Compared to last week, slaughter bulls sold $3 to $4 higher and slaughter cows sold $2 to $3 higher at Ozarks Regional Stockyards. Demand was good on a moderate supply …
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4/25/26
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4/25/26
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The academic spotlight shone brightly on Thayer High School once again, as it claimed overall top honors at the 39th annual Interscholastic Contest held April 10 at Missouri State University-West Plains.
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4/25/26
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My wife and I just returned from a cruise where we met three restaurant workers who became our friends: Leslie, Leeroy and Esther. We discovered each was a committed Christian. As we became better acquainted, it became obvious that each demonstrated their faith uniquely. Their personalities were different, but Christ shone through all of them.
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By Tim Richards, Religion Columnist
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4/22/26
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Currently, a deadly transition in world opinion is occurring regarding Israel, not because they are Jews but rather their zealous leaders have abandoned caution in the eyes of a keenly observant world. As a result, the momentary lapse in self-awareness of their public image will soon trigger grave hardships.
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By Edwin Woolsey, Religion Columnist
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4/22/26
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For our April "Dare to Dine," we are featuring a common household staple that has remained popular not only since the Great Depression era but also as a timeless side dish: rice. If I had a penny for …
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By Sue Neitzel, Quill Food Columnist
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4/22/26
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The Stuart Union Cemetery will host its annual meeting at 2 p.m. May 3.
The gathering will take place at the cemetery, located at 13842 County Road 6410 in West Plains.
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4/22/26
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