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This 1967 Chevrolet shortbed truck owned by Halen Mullen was the first place winner in the 21 and younger class.
37th annual Wheels & Deals draws 120 cars
The 37th annual West Plains Car Club Wheels & Deals car show and swap meet was held June 14 at the West Plains Civic Center, drawing 120 classic cars from near and far, said car club Vice … more
Bleed Red drive is Friday
The Springfield Cardinals and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks have teamed up to host the 21st annual Bleed Red Blood Drive, with a date set for donors to give blood Friday at Ozarks … more
Cameron Hutchison, a contractor for codefi, works on a project at his computer.
MSU-WP bridges gap for rural tech careers with codefi partnership
Missouri State University-West Plains has recently become the fourth higher education institution in Missouri to recognize the curriculum of codefi, a tech venture and workforce development firm … more
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During the annual spring fundraising drive centered around the Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains country music concert, Ozark Cafe donated $5,000 to the cause. The money was raised through a “Super Bowl Squares” game, the giveaway of a spa basket made by co-owner Kim Eding and the proceeds from the restaurant’s Cystic Fibrosis Day. "The Eding family and all their staff at Ozark Cafe work extra hard during our concert time to help us in any way possible. We appreciate all they do for Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains," said Rick Frazier, a volunteer for the organization. From left: Ozark Cafe employees Samantha Jazdzewski, Brooke Henderson holding Cooper Henderson, and John Marchant; Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains supporter Joe Auffert; Ozark Cafe owner Kim Eding; Cystic Fibrosis volunteer Jessica Joice-Frazier; Ozark Cafe employee Jasmine Roberts, owner Raymond Eding holding Sterling Roberts, employees Amanda Johnson and Chris Johnson, and owner Ella Eding; and Cystic Fibrosis volunteers Rick and Lois Frazier.
Ozark Cafe contributes $5,000 to CF cause
Steve and Cathy Driscoll, proprietors of St. Michael’s Nursery in Brandsville.
With St. Michael’s Nursery, Driscolls cultivate community
In September 1982, Steve and Cathy Driscoll escaped the suburban sprawl of St. Louis and settled in the Ozarks.  The couple purchased 40 acres a few miles southeast of West Plains. It was … more
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MSU-WP named Opportunity College and University by the Carnegie Classifications
Missouri State University-West Plains has been designated as an Opportunity College and University by the Carnegie Classifications, officials announced. The designation recognizes MSU-WP as an … more
Aaron Lewis returns to WP
Country rock star Aaron Lewis, renowned for his powerful vocals and deeply personal songwriting, will perform live Nov. 18 at the West Plains Civic Center, as part of his “American As It Gets … more
Ramona Heiney-State Farm was a $2,500 sponsor of a recent West Plains Noon Rotary fundraiser. From left: Rotarians Greg Carter, State Farm Agent Ramona Heiney, Syliva Biggers and Lana Snodgras.
Local businesses support Rotary fundraising effort
Ramona Heiney-State Farm and United Country Missouri Ozarks Realty are among several businesses that contributed toward a recent fundraiser for West Plains Noon Rotary Club in support of the … more
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Sisco named 2025 Living Traditions Fellow
This week, the Missouri Folk Arts Program announced recipients of the 2025 Missouri Living Traditions Fellowship, an award to recognize the artistic excellence and exceptional lifetime achievement of … more
The City of West Plains has planted trees at the North Terra Golf Club in honor of Arbor Day, and as a participant in the Tree City USA program, the 14th year the city has taken part. City Clerk Kellie Mayers, right, said the city looks forward to continuing the effort to plant trees on public property, the goal being environmental stewardship. With Mayers, from left, are West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff, Public Relations Coordinator Cody Sanders and Community Services Director Todd Shanks.
West Plains marks Arbor Day with tree planting
Arbor Day was celebrated this year by West Plains city officials by planting a tree at the North Terra Golf Club.  The national holiday, recognized April 30, was established in 1970 by … more
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The Always A Future For Kids Foundation is a $500 sponsor for the Christos House Chocolate Festival, to be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, 503 W. Main St. in West Plains. The festival is the signature fundraiser for Christos House Domestic and Sexual Violence Shelter and Outreach program, which serves and supports domestic and sexual violence victims and their families in Howell and six surrounding counties. Tickets are $10 each and include 15 tasting tickets for sampling chocolate entries. Children age 10 and younger get in free with an adult. For more information or to donate to Christos House call 417-256-3408 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Seated from left: Christos House Resale Shop Store Manager Amber McFarland, outreach advocate Kenya Cook and shop employees Clint Walker and Patricia Schrippe. Standing: AFK foundation members Meghan Berry, Mikaelynne Shoemake, Suzannah Pace and Ben Bird; Christos House Outreach advocate Brenda Lewis; AFK foundation member CJ Collins; and Christos House Executive Director Kelli Neel, Office Manager Nicholas Haring and IT Specialist Othniel Emunah.
Christos House Chocolate Fest is Saturday
New WIC card technology to improve program experience, health officials announce
On May 1, a new WIC card was activated for participants to redeem food benefits at authorized WIC retailers. WIC  is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. … more
The Newton Agency was a $2,500 donor to the 37th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Concert, the signature fundraiser organized by Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains in an effort to help find a cure and treatments for the genetic disease. Front row, from left: Newton Agency employees Sheri Newton and administrators Jimmy Miller and Amanda Mitchell, and Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains volunteer Jessica Joice-Frazier. Back row: Newton Agency employees LaToya Vandenbulcke and Adrienne Allen, Cystic Fibrosis volunteers Lois Frazier and Katlyn Johnson, and Newton Agency employee Sondra Meaney.
Newton Agency gives $2.5K to cystic fibrosis research
West Plains Playhouse's “Pride & Prejudice” opens Thursday and runs through May, with performances taking place in the Grand Ballroom above Dev's Steakhouse Piano Bar Lounge, 37 Court Square in West Plains. The show, directed by Arah Craig and Becky Maendel, will run nightly from 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with a 3 p.m. matinee showing on Sunday. Additional performances will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday and May 1 through 3, and another 3 p.m. matinee on May 4. Tickets are available online at shorturl.at/u6xZh or inside the Dev's Steakhouse Piano Bar Lounge lobby before each performance. Production staff note the Grand Ballroom will not have wheelchair access for the showings. Call 417-293-3894 with questions. The cast, which was not present in full for this photo, includes Jon Guilbert, Jay Wright, Maendel, Micah Friend, Charlotte Ellsworth, Alice Lyons, Charlie Kay Greim, Anastasia Craig, Catherine Pendergrass, James Thayer, ZaiRyah Young, Levi Mucklestone, Grace Loukota, Finn Pendergrass, Boaz Mucklestone, Angela Bullard, Addy Mucklestone, Gideon Mucklestone, Kimberly Thompson, Shanda Engelhardt, Sage Roush, Laura Behling, Philex Thomas, Caleb Hullinger, Jairden Loukota, Craig, Tray Whitsell and Megan Loukota.
‘Pride & Prejudice’ play opens Thursday
This week concluded a two-week showing of artworks by His Place Christian Academy students at the West Plains Daily Quill. The works were displayed in the front window, coinciding with the first Thursday Downtown Stroll on April 3 and kicking off a rotating showcase of young artists in the community. On display through the next two weeks is artwork from students at Glenwood School. His Place artists’ works front row, from left: “The Amazing Robot Fort,” Noah Holt, fourth grade; “Old Rugged Cross, Jaylee (no last name given), fifth grade; and “God’s Promise,” Ethan Martin, third grade. Second row: “Inside Out” self portrait, Dixie Verral, third grade; “Spring,” Kyan Hudson, sixth grade; “Itsuka Kendo,” Hadassah (no last name given), seventh grade; and “Warrior Cat Encouragement,” Adi Worley, seventh grade. Mounted on easels in the back row are “Familiar Mill” by Megan Stout, 11th grade, and “Universe,” by Jackson Coffel, fourth grade.
Quill young artist display features His Place works
Detectives investigate a murdered corpse as loved ones, legal professionals, and suspects look on in “Love, Law, & Murder,” penned and directed by local playwright Annabelle Buhler. The noir-inspired murder mystery is centered around the death of a mob boss’ son.
‘Love, Law, & Murder,’ novice playwright’s debut production, takes stage in May
Annabelle Buhler, 20, of West Plains has been involved in the world of theater since adolescence. She’d always dreamed of having a play professionally produced, which will soon become a … more
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Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative, represented by General Manager and CEO Dan Singletary, center, has donated $500 toward the West Plains Noon Rotary Club Backpack Program fundraiser. Tickets to a giveaway drawing to win a cruise and flights for two are being sold to help raise money for the program, which provides meals for school children on long weekends and over school breaks. They can be purchased at www.rafflecreatorcom/pages/45929/noon-rotary-cruise-fundraser-raffle. With Singletary are Noon Rotary Club members Greg Carter, left, and Ramona Heiney.
HOEC donates toward Rotary Backpack Program
Jim Mahan, 85, West Plains, displays his “snake stick,” an intricate carving of a serpent wrapping around a wooden cane. He has been carving wood since he was 8 years old.
Wood as storyteller: West Plains resident Jim Mahan's enduring craft
Jim Mahan, 85, of West Plains, has been carving wood since his father introduced him to the craft at 8 years old. Although he received supplemental training via Boy Scouts, Mahan is primarily … more
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West Plains Bank & Trust is a $500 sponsor of the upcoming Christos House Chocolate Festival fundraiser. It's the 20th year for the event, to be held from noon to 4 p.m. May 10 at First United Methodist Church, 503 W. Main St. Chocolatiers are encouraged to whip up batches of chocolate treats in the categories of cakes, cookies, candy, pies, and "wild card." Entry forms may be found online at christoshousemo.org/events and are due May 2. Christos House is a nonprofit emergency shelter and service provider for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Howell and Oregon, Carter, Shannon, Texas, Wright, Douglas and Ozark counties. From left: Christos House Office Manager Nicholas Haring, Resale Shop Store Manager Amber McFarland, Christos House Executive Director Kelli Neel, Board Member Barb Linville and Outreach Advocates Brenda Lewis and Kenya Cook.
WP Bank sponsors May 10 Chocolate Festival
Howell County Health Department administrative staff are, from left: Environmental Services Supervisor Justin Frazier, Health Educator Dawn Hicks, Executive Director Chris Gilliam, Financial Officer Shelly Uphaus, Receptionist Kara McGinnis and Executive Assistant Sheila Roberts.
HCHD prepares to celebrate Public Health Week
National Public Health Week begins Monday, recognizing the health and safety services provided by such agencies.  The Howell County Health Department is a partner in a national network of … more
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