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2 charged with vandaling downtown mural
Two people suspected of spray painting a mural in downtown West Plains have each been charged with felony first-degree property damage, according to court records. more
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The West Plains Elks Lodge hosted a cornhole tournament on Oct. 25 that, combined with a $500 donation from the lodge, raised over $3,700 for Christos House. The proceeds will help victims of domestic and sexual violence. To date, Christos House has raised 60% of its $750,000 goal to fund its Tiny Homes Project, an undertaking to build 14 homes for survivors seeking temporary shelter. Pictured from left are: Brian Moore, Nathan Callahan, Brenda Lewis, Kenya Cook, Jason Emery, Jody Tullos, and Rex Harrison.
Cornhole tournament raises $3,700 for Christos House
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Nine indicted on federal drug charges after 3-year investigation
Howell County Sheriff Matt Roberts has announced the conclusion of a drug trafficking investigation that lasted almost three years and on Monday led to the arrest of nine suspects on federal drug charges, including six West Plains residents, a Mtn. View resident and a St. Louis resident. more
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Stopping in to say goodbye, members of the West Plains Zizzers boys and girls cross country teams were given a ceremonial send-off Thursday during a stop at West Plains Elementary School. The team was headed to the Missouri State High School Activities Association Class 4 State Championships, scheduled for Friday at Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, with the boys race beginning at 11 a.m. and the girls starting at 11:45 a.m. Watch Wednesday’s Quill for final results.
Zizzers receive enthusiastic send-off to state
MSU-WP Community Band to present ‘A Musical Salute’
The Missouri State University-West Plains Community Band, under the direction of Rocky Long, invites the public to a heartfelt concert, “A Musical Salute to Our Veterans.” Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.  more
West Plains Veterans Day Parade set for Tuesday
The West Plains Veterans Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, to all who served in the U.S. military. more
Community rallies to create West Plains United
Faced with the possibility of a federal shutdown withholding November SNAP benefits, a network of local churches, nonprofits and community members has formed to create a local safety net. more
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State District 154 Rep. Lisa Durnell, left, and 33rd District Sen. Brad Hudson were speakers at the recent annual legislative breakfast, hosted by the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative. The event, held Oct. 23, gives state legislators a chance to talk to constituents about laws that can affect the operating costs of businesses, including Proposition A. The ballot initiative was passed by Missouri voters and included a requirement that most businesses offer an hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, but that portion was repealed with the passage of Missouri House Bill 567.
Durnell, Hudson speak at legislative breakfast
West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff recently signed a proclamation commemorating Nov. 1 as National Family Literacy Day, joined by members of the Ozark Spring Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. National Family Literacy Day was established by Congress in 1994 to highlight the importance of reading for the entire family. In 1989, NSDAR created a Literacy Promotion Committee to encourage members to be involved in helping children and adults develop literacy skills. From left: Jan Tappana, Kathy Barnett, Cindy McKee-Pirch, Linda Collins, Mary Ann Mutrux, Mayor Topliff, Karen Ryburn, Angela Anderson, Pam Topliff and Cathy Roberts.
Mayor Topliff proclaims Family Literacy Day
Greg Simpkins
SIDELINE STORIES: ‘One play taught me everything’
Editor's note: This is the fourth in a series of conversations between former Quill Sports Editor Dennis Crider, a Missouri Photojournalism Hall of Fame inductee, and former Zizzers head coach Greg Simpkins, who was recently inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. more
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West Plains Greenhouses and Nursery recently supported the 37th Judicial CASA as a $1,500 sponsor of the "Cutthroat Christmas" mystery dinner theater fundraiser. The event, an "ugly Christmas sweater" themed dinner held Saturday at Rubydoo's Vintage Events, raised funds to support CASA's mission of advocating for abused and neglected children in Howell, Oregon and Shannon counties. From left: Shari Perkins-Trent, Connie Pendergrass and West Plains Greenhouses owner Lisa Cropper and Manager Tsion Davis. Watch the Quill for more about the event.
West Plains Greenhouses donates in support of CASA
Cyclists of all ages take off from the starting line at the sixth annual West Plains Rides for Pedal the Cause event on Oct. 11. Organizers reported the event was a record-breaking success, raising $30,953 to fund cancer research. This year's event included 169 participants ranging in age from 16 months to 82 years and brought the community's six-year fundraising total to $120,000.
Pedal the Cause sets record, raises $30,953 for cancer research
The recent sixth annual West Plains Rides for Pedal the Cause event raised a record-breaking $30,953 to go toward cancer research, bringing the total for all six years of the benefit bike ride’s fundraising to $120,000. more
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City council discusses sports complex, utility rates
West Plains city council members passed three resolutions at its regular October meeting. The first was an authorization for City Administrator Sam Anselm to enter into a lease agreement with the West Plains R-7 School District to allow student and staff parking at the city lot across from the Jimmie Carroll Winter Sports Complex, off of Olden Street at North Howell Avenue. more
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Daylight saving time ends Sunday more
Superheroes, princess, critters and even a veterinarian pause for a photo at the Quill, shouting “Trick or Treat” as loud as they can. The 4-year-old morning class at Friendship Circle Preschool made its rounds on Thursday, with teachers Avery Johnson, left, and Cindy Roseman, right, while still more trick-or-treaters came by Friday. Downtown Halloween festivities continued Friday night with Scare on the Square.
Trick or Treat
Greg Simpkins
SIDELINE STORIES: Simpkins on adversity
Editor's Note: This is the third in a series of conversations between former Quill Sports Editor Dennis Crider, a Missouri Photojournalism Hall of Fame inductee, and former Zizzers Head Coach and Athletic Director Greg Simpkins, who was recently inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. more
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MSU-WP announces nearly 2,000 students are enrolled
A total of 1,997 students are enrolled this fall at Missouri State University-West Plains. more
Lane closure on Washington Ave. underway for city study
The City of West Plains has implemented a temporary lane closure on Washington Avenue through Monday as part of a study for the Comprehensive Plan for Downtown West Plains. more
FEMA assistance available for late March, early April storm damage
Residents in 20 Missouri counties, including Howell, Oregon, Ozark and Shannon, who suffered uninsured damage from severe storms between March 30 and April 8 can now apply for federal assistance. more
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