The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds deer, turkey, waterfowl and dove hunters that new booklets for upcoming hunting seasons are available where permits are sold and online at mdc.mo.gov. more

Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls were $2 to $3 lower at Ozarks Regional Stockyards Wednesday. Demand was moderate on a light supply. Receipts of slaughter animals were affected by the excessive heat and humidity. more

The Mark Twain National Forest recently completed a Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Title II-funded project that replaced aging wooden fencing at the Caney Day Use Area along the Glade Top Trail with a new, long‑lasting metal perimeter designed to protect one of Missouri’s most unique natural glade ecosystems. The site is about 33 miles southwest of Ava and 9 1/2 miles north of Gainesville. more

Two area forage producers earned recognition for their crabgrass entries at the 2026 Ozark Empire Fair Hay Contest, an annual event that saw record-breaking participation this year, officials announced this week. more

Ozarks Summit has launched a building renovation project to transform the former First General Baptist Church facility into a community resource center dedicated to strengthening families and serving the region. more

As local families tackle their back-to-school shopping lists, some area residents are also buying supplies for children in need around the world. more

Hey, foodies! This will be my last column for Down Home with Sue. Over the last 12 years, I've met so many of you, and it's been a true pleasure. For a small town to have so many talented chefs, bakers, food trucks, caterers and folks who simply love to cook is amazing! more

Our Wednesday morning market is now closed for the 2026 season. It looks like it could be a little toasty warm again Saturday, but our vendors will have ice-cold drinks, vanilla ice cream and … more

    Ozarks Healthcare has received the American Heart Association’s Commitment to Quality award for achieving high performance across three or more clinical areas in the … more

    WEST PLAINS, MO., Aug 5, 2026 — Slaughter cows and bulls were steady Wednesday compared to last week at Ozarks Regional Stockyard. Demand was moderate on a light supply of … more

Arts Alliance member events and activities:   Aug. 8 (7 p.m.) Live Music with Conductor, Electricide, Violets are Blue, and Mar-Q, The Yellow House, 209 W. Trish Knight St.   … more

Local cattle producers looking to streamline their herd management can now preorder the 2027 "Redbook" through the Howell County Extension Center. more

Scott Corman Cattle of Pomona is a new member of the American Angus Association, according to Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in St. Joseph. The American Angus … more

Missouri State Parks is accepting nominations for three representatives to serve three-year terms on the Missouri Trails Advisory Board. more

DOCO Inc. Sheltered Workshop in Ava is among four Missouri nonprofits awarded grants through the 2026 Summit Cares Grant Program. more

Ozark Action, headquartered in West Plains, will receive $12,000 through a grant program offered by Great Southern Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. more

A $55,000 grant program is now open for applications from the L-A-D Foundation, with support from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO). more

The Ozarks Small Business Incubator will host three professional development workshops this fall at OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. more

Two days before Shenanigans officially opened, there was no deck. Co-owner Dana Langston remembers looking up and marveling at the sudden transformation. The construction crew finished the addition at 2:30 a.m., just hours before the city’s occupancy inspection. Despite the tight turnaround, the venue opened June 12 at No. 5 Luster Arcade only one week behind schedule. more

The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage as donations have plummeted to a four-year summer low, prompting the organization to limit distributions of type O blood to hospitals. … more