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Five hurt in weekend crashes
A West Plains man suffered serious injuries when the four-wheeler he was driving rolled onto him, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
Two men hurt in midweek crashes
A West Plains man suffered serious injuries when thrown from his vehicle at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday on Z Highway, 7 miles south of Houston in Texas County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
From left, Mtn. View Garden Club members Mary West, Josephine Goodenow, Judy Rhine, Erma Martin, Marty Toll and Diane Schroeder learn about winter sowing using repurposed milk jugs. Members Cay Appleton and Robi Tanner and guest Len Harriss were also in attendance. The Mtn. View Garden Club is a member of the National Garden Clubs, the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri and the Central Region Garden Clubs. Follow @mvgc.Mtn.view on Facebook to see photos taken at the meetings and other events.
MV Garden Club prepares for spring planting
Nine members of the Mtn. View Garden Club convened Jan. 24 at the Mtn. View Community Center for the club’s monthly meeting and a program, "Winter Sowing,” led by member and Master Gardener Judy Rhine. more
Mtn. View council declines to affirm Judi Colter as alderwoman, new appointment to be made Tuesday
The Mtn. View City Council, during regular and special meetings, has passed its budget and voted to accept a bid attached to a Department of Natural Resources grant. more
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Summersville man charged after high-speed chase near West Plains
A Summersville man who has been convicted of several felonies over the last 12 years now has a felony charge of resisting arrest by fleeing, creating a substantial risk of serious injury or death, after allegedly being the subject of a recent high-speed chase by law enforcement. more
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Fifteen Willow Springs middle and high school students have been selected to the 2024 South Central Association All-Conference Honor Band. From left, middle schoolers Josiah Wade is seventh chair trumpet, Kayden Mayberry is seventh chair percussion, Oren Cable is eighth chair clarinet and Braylon Moore is eighth chair trumpet; high schooler Tate Cochran is third chair trombone; middle schooler Kaelyn Cooper is eighth chair percussion; high schooler Alli Pearson is ninth chair clarinet; middle schoolers Alli Killough is second chair alto sexophone, Emma McCary is third chair trombone and Brynlie Campbell-Holmes is seventh chair flute; high schooler Logan Mullins is eighth chair trumpet; middle schoolers Jazzily Slankard is fourth chair alto saxophone and Allisa Scanlon is eighth chair flute; high schooler Karis Cochran is third chair alto saxophone; and middle schooler Porter Casey is fourth chair trumpet.
15 from Willow Springs named to all-conference honor band
Three hurt in recent area crashes
Kelby D. Hutlser, 54, West Plains, suffered minor injuries in a crash at 7 p.m. Jan. 31 on north U.S. 63, 5 miles south of Licking in Texas County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: The State of the State 
I hope you all have had a wonderful week and that you are enjoying the rise in temperature. This past week, we heard from the governor in his State of the State Address and looked back over the great work that has been accomplished for Missourians.   more
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Two from WP accused of kidnapping teen, taking her to Tennessee
Two West Plains men each face a Douglas County charge of first-degree kidnapping while facilitating a felony after allegedly taking a 16-year-old girl from Douglas County to Tennessee. more
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Community First Banking Company employees pay to wear jeans on Fridays and, each quarter, choose a charity to support with the proceeds raised. For the fourth quarter of 2023, bank staff chose to contribute to the Hammond Mill Camp Capital Improvement Campaign with a donation of $1,000. The capital improvement fundraising campaign kicked off in 2023 in celebration of the camp’s 75th anniversary. Hammond Mill Camp is located west of West Plains on CC Highway and offers a place for summer youth camps, weddings and family reunions. Operated by a board of directors, the camp has seen facility upgrades over the last year. Work continues as the camp moves toward its $160,000 fundraising goal. Find updates on Facebook, @hammondmill.camp. Donations can be made by mailing a check to the Board Of Directors at 139 Hammond Mill Drive, Pottersville, MO 65790, or going online to the nonprofit’s PayPal account at paypal.me/HMCamp65790. From left: Community First employees Kelly Slayton, Lyndsay Sellars and Ruth Li-Whittington, and Hammond Mill Camp Board members Robin Mustion, Thad White and Jacob Schmitt.
Community First employees donate to Hammond Mill Camp
Deputy: Man charged with felonies after threatening woman with gun in presence of children
A Caulfield resident has been charged after allegedly threatening a family member and fleeing from law enforcement while armed with a handgun. At least part of the altercation was witnessed by five children who were in the home at the time, and the gun was left loaded and within reach of the children as the suspect ran from deputies, according to court documents. more
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The Current River Caller’s chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) presented its 2024 scholarship at the Hunting Heritage Banquet held Jan. 20. Hailey Michel was present to receive the scholarship of $500. “Hailey is a senior at Summersville High school and is an outstanding student in her class and in the community,” said organization officials. “She also has a great love of the outdoors and hunting and believes it is important to preserve this heritage for future generations.” The scholarship is set up to ensure the NWTF has the dedicated conservationists needed in the future. Applicants for the scholarship are judged on their scholastic achievements, leadership abilities, community involvement and commitment to conservation. Michel’s application will be submitted to the state for a chance to win at least $1,000 in additional scholarship money. State winners then have a chance at the national scholarship worth $10,000.
Current River Callers, Jacks Fork JAKES host NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet
The Current River Callers and Jacks Fork JAKES groups recently held their annual National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Banquet in the multipurpose building on the campus of the Winona R-3 School, with about 160 people in attendance, organizers announced. more
Adalie Kruse
Mtn. View Elemntary students advance to national level of poster contest
The Mtn. View Garden Club sponsored three Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl poster contest winners from Mtn. View Elementary school in 2022, who went on to compete in the Central Region contest. From the Central Region contest, posters submitted by Adalie Kruse and Madyson Southworth went onto the national poster contest. more
Howell County Commission meets today, Tuesday
Howell County Commissioners are in session today, having convened at 10 a.m. in the conference room on the second floor of the county office building, 35 Court Square. more
Mtn. View Garden Club members are expressing their gratitude to the Liberty Branch of West Plains Bank and Trust Company for a recent donation. The club works on projects year-round, including planting hundreds of spring flowers around Mtn. View city gardens, donating over 1,000 daffodil bulbs to local schools and putting together the evergreen swags to decorate the city during the holidays. West Plains Bank and Trust’s $200 donation helps make the club’s projects possible, said members. The Mtn. View Garden Club is a member of the National Garden Clubs, the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri and the Central Region Garden Clubs. Follow @mvgc.mountainviewmo on Facebook to see photos taken at meetings and other club events. From left: club member Debbi McNew, President Hilary Connolly and West Plains Bank and Trust Company Liberty Branch Market President Eric Wells.
WP Bank and Trust donates to Mtn. View Garden Club
Hicks to head to D.C. for legislative rally on public utilities
Members of the Willow Springs city council met Thursday for their regular monthly meeting, during which time they heard from a concerned citizen, recognized the achievement of a member of the fire department and the hiring of a new one, and heard an update on the progress of the restoration of the McClellan Building.
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Micah Jones, formerly of Fayetteville, Ark., left, was recently sworn in as the newest public defender to serve in the 37th Judicial Circuit. Administering the oath was Presiding Circuit Judge Steven Privette. Jones is a May 2023 graduate of the University of Arkansas-Little Rock Law School, and he completed his undergraduate studies at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. He is a graduate of Fayetteville High School. Following his swearing-in, Jones signed a roster of attorneys that predates the establishment of the Missouri Bar, back to 1875. Privette explained attorneys would first come before the presiding judge and be quizzed about law before being allowed to practice, having proved their credentials to the judge's satisfaction. Jones joins Corri Mader-Twillman and Jack Paisley as the latest to be sworn in as Howell County public defenders.
Micah Jones sworn in as Howell County's newest public defender
A search warrant executed Jan. 12 by deputies with the Howell County Sheriff's Office Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) Division resulted in the arrest of Johnson C. Burks on drug and weapons charges.
Search warrant in Mtn. View area uncovers homemade gun, drugs, say authorities
A Mtn. View resident charged in November with receiving stolen property has now been charged with four felonies after a search warrant was executed at his home and drugs and weapons, including a homemade shotgun, were allegedly found. more
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West Plains native Travis Smith, now a resident of Twin Bridges in Douglas County, has announced his intention to run for the 33rd District State Senate seat currently held by Republican Karla Eslinger, Wasola, Ozark County. Eslinger has said she will not run for re-election. Smith, also a Republican, is in his second term in the Missouri House of Representatives, serving the 155th District.
Travis Smith announces bid for 33rd District Senate seat
State Rep. Travis Smith, Twin Bridges and formerly of West Plains, announced his candidacy for the State Senate on Thursday. He is running for the 33rd District seat currently held by Karla Eslinger, Wasola, who will not seek reelection at the conclusion of her term. more
Kim Rich
WS Mayor Pro Tem Kim Rich reappointed to national EPA committee
Willow Springs Mayor Pro Tem Kim Rich has been reappointed to her position on, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Local Government Advisory Committee, contributing to a landmark moment for the committee, which now, for first time in its history boasts a female majority. more
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