According to Greek mythology, Iris was a goddess who served as a messenger between the divine world and the human world. The Greek gods never communicated directly with mortals. Instead, they sent …
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By Linda Geist, Writer,
University of Missouri Extension
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6/7/25
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Kendra Davidson, West Plains, was among 129 students recently awarded a Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee.
Davidson graduated summa cum laude and …
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6/4/25
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Acts 2:1-21 details the coming of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus’ followers after he ascended into heaven. On the Day of Pentecost, people heard and understood for themselves the good news of Jesus …
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By Diane Cooke, Pastor,
Willow Springs & Mtn. View Presbyterian Churches
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6/4/25
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Ozarks Healthcare's Transitional CEO Melody Trimble recently delivered a presentation to West Plains High School students participating in the Jobs for America's Graduates (J.A.G.) program. Drawing …
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6/4/25
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Sakichi Toyoda was born February 14, 1867, in a remote farming community in Japan. His dad was not a farmer but a carpenter who loved to tinker with things. Sakichi was like his father and would …
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By Tim Richards
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6/4/25
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The Ozarks Healthcare Foundation invites community members to a free luncheon at noon Tuesday at the West Plains Country Club at 1402 Country Club Drive.
The event will feature Ashley Silva, …
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6/4/25
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It’s the time of year when flies and ticks start becoming a problem for cattle, and they can be more than just a nuisance.
“These external parasites not only cause irritation and …
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5/31/25
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Columnist’s note: I wrote this article in June of 2012. This week the dream has finally come to be a reality. We are calling it the Big Piney Nature Center and Museum. And yes, it is much like …
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By Larry Dablemont,
Outdoors Columnist
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5/31/25
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In April and May, Howell County suffered from natural disasters including heavy rains, straight line winds, flooding and tornados.
Through federal funding awarded by the Missouri …
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5/31/25
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May’s precipitation has made haymaking challenging when rain is frequent and sometimes unpredictable, but University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Carson Roberts has a tip to …
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By Linda Geist, Writer,
University of Missouri Extension
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5/31/25
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The Memorial Day holiday weekend ended with a washout as the stubborn wet weather cycle we have been experiencing continues. Area lakes and rivers had been fishing well until the muddy waters hit. I …
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By David Woods,
Quill Outdoors Columnist
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5/31/25
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University of Missouri Extension’s Pearls of Production program is hosting a webinar series for women livestock producers across the state. Although the content is created for women producers, …
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5/31/25
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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 …
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By Sam MacPherson,
Quill Feature Contributor
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5/30/25
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Come hungry, leave happy, and shop local every Saturday with our 30-plus vendors!
Meet Our Newest Vendors
Tinkz Craftz, owner Arnold Deatherage, is a new small business specializing in …
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By Patrice Jennings
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5/28/25
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New cards are coming to Missouri WIC (Women, Infants and Children).
As of May 1, the chipped cards that we have been using since 2020 will no longer work. WIC benefits will be loaded onto …
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By April Bridges,
WIC Nutritionist,
Howell County Health Department
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5/28/25
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I remember an acquaintance of mine sharing a story that led to him becoming successful in sales. He was not happy with his job, so he told his boss he wanted out of sales. The boss said he …
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By Kent Wilfong, Pastor,
Alton & Doniphan Methodist Churches
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5/28/25
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