Ozarks Healthcare has promoted Hope Smith to director of emergency services. Originally from West Plains, Smith brings 15 years of experience with the health system and a strong background in nursing leadership to her new role. more

    Baxter Health has added Dr. William Spencer Grigg to the Baxter Health Cardiovascular Clinic in Mtn. Home, Ark., marking the launch of a dedicated cardiac electrophysiology … more

Phil. 4:8: "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things." more

According to the dictionary, to be generous is to give freely, to show kindness or to give in abundance something valuable. I think the antonyms of generosity may give us the clearest understanding … more

The "real" Michael Jackson still lives in West Plains! And he is back this Saturday with his scrumptious baked goods, including pies, cakes and cookies — and a whole lot more. As y’all know, Michael is always full of surprises for us! more

    Westrock Orthodontics, which operates a clinic at 181 Kentucky Ave., Suite 300 in West Plains, is distributing more than 7,000 oral hygiene kits to schools and community … more

Two stories Philip Yancey shared in his excellent 2006 book, "Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference?" moved me deeply. In the mid-1990s, Yancey traveled to Budapest, Hungary, and discovered he had left … more

Whether modernizing an older property or building a custom home from the ground up, having a reliable, detail-oriented general contractor ensures every phase runs smoothly. Headquartered in West … more

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Tanya Miller, executive director of the Mtn. View Chamber of Commerce, recently completed the CCEM Chamber Management Academy, a professional development program hosted by the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Missouri. more

Howell County is among the planned locations for the fourth annual Governor’s Mentored Deer Hunt, to be held Oct. 9 through 11. Registration closes Monday, and may be completed through the … more

Three distinct southern Missouri mills, and the springs that feed them, can be found along a stretch of Highway 19 in Oregon and Shannon counties. Each has its own charm and opportunity for a hike, picnic or swim. more

The Missouri Department of Conservation is calling on local residents to help supply the state's forests by selling native tree seeds and fruit to the MDC Ozark Regional Office in West Plains. more

Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), a U.S. Department of Agriculture program, helps agricultural producers and rural small businesses invest in renewable energy systems and energy efficiency … more

Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls were $3 to $6 lower Wednesday at the Ozarks Regional Stockyards. Demand was moderate on slaughter animals and good on replacement cattle. Total receipts reached 553 head. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Cold Storage Report was released Monday, reporting total pounds of beef in freezers down 2% from the previous month and down 4% from last year. more

Even small steps by forest and woodland owners can make a big difference in improving habitat for declining bird species, according to a newly released resource guide. more

As America celebrates its 250th birthday this year, a piece of 18th-century military history on display at the Harlin Museum is highlighting a direct line from the winter at Valley Forge to West Plains. more

I recently read the familiar passage in Isaiah predicting Jesus’ sacrificial death, written 700 years before his birth. Here is a portion of that amazing prophecy: “He was pierced for our … more

August is recognized as National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Here at the Howell County Health Department, we celebrated early this year and had a pool party in July to kick off a month full of … more

By late summer, backyard tomato plants hit their stride, leaving successful gardeners with a surplus of fruit. Whether the vines are yielding a slow trickle or a full-on avalanche, a few simple tricks can help gardeners pick tomatoes at the right time, ripen them with confidence and preserve the harvest into winter. more