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Habitat for Humanity volunteers, homeowners and contractors met on a very warm morning Saturday to put in a day’s work on the latest Habitat home on Walker Street in West Plains. Habitat for Humanity houses are offered to qualified homeowners with a no-interest loan, made possible with donations of material, labor and skill from construction professionals and community members. Homeowners also put in 250 hours of “sweat equity” by working at the job site or doing other volunteer work for the organization. It is the 29th Habitat home built in Howell County, and one of about 600,000 built worldwide by the nonprofit, whose mission statement is to provide safe, affordable housing. From left: Habitat volunteers Don Wheeler, Erin Krewson, Drew Cargill, Dominik Krewson, Reed Jordan, Steven Smith and Lee Jordan; homeowner Josh Clinton; surveyor Ralph Riggs; homeowner Gabriel Huddleston; Habitat contractor and Construction Coordinator James Wheeler; Habitat volunteers Christina Higgins and Danny Palmer; Habitat for Humanity Board Member Glenda Watson and Habitat volunteer Gavin Blunkall.
29th Howell Co. Habitat for Humanity home under construction
The latest Habitat for Humanity build is underway on Walker Street in West Plains, the 29th home built for qualified partner families in West Plains and Mtn. View. The home is owned by Carmen … more
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W.P. Fire, area agencies to benefit from grain rescue equipment and training
The West Plains Fire Department has been named the recipient of grain rescue equipment and training from Nationwide insurance company in partnership with the National Education Center for … more
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Voters to decide whether to make prosecuting attorney full-time position in Aug.
A proposition on the ballot for the Aug. 2 primary election will ask voters to decide whether the office of prosecuting attorney should be made a full-time position in Howell County. The question is … more
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Skyler Clark, 10, Isabella, was inspired to make necklaces, bracelets and keychains to give to veterans in thanks for their service after meeting a Vietnam veteran who told him of the negative public reaction he and others experienced after returning from service. He has been recognized by Gov. Mike Parson for his efforts and has the goal of meeting and giving the jewelry to 5,000 veterans, often arranging meetings with veterans organizations in the area.
Bracelets for veterans a symbol of Ozark Co. boy’s thanks
With focus, dedication, and heart often demonstrated by those much older, 10-year-old Skyler Clark of Isabella,Ozark County, has been meeting with veterans for the past three years and giving them a … more
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Historic Main Street building comes down 
The city had East Main Street from Court Square to behind West Plains Bank and Trust’s building roped off Tuesday morning as crews started the first day of work to demolish the former Powell … more
The curtain will go up July 8 at the Avenue Theatre for “The Wizard of Oz.” Officials with the Avenue are excited to reveal to the public all of the theatre upgrades that have been in the works.
Avenue Theatre goes over the rainbow with ‘Wizard of Oz’
Rehearsals are underway at the Avenue Theatre for the summer musical “The Wizard of Oz,” directed by Jordan Hall. L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life in the stage … more
H.C. Commission meets Thursday
The Howell County Commission will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Commission Room on the second floor of the Howell County Office Building, 35 Court Square in West Plains. According to the agenda, … more
Sheriff recognizes inmates for jail improvement efforts
Howell County Sheriff Brent Campbell recognized personnel housed at the Howell County Jail in West Plains for their work in helping maintain the facility. Campbell said that, on Thursday, he … more
Demolition of the old Powell-Crews Title and Escrow building, 112 E. Main St. off of Court Square, will begin Tuesday. The building was destroyed by fire in early February.
East Main St. closed this week as plans to demolish Powell Crews Title move forward
A historic West Plains building located off of Court Square that was gutted by fire in a pre-dawn blaze in February will be demolished this week. West Plains Public Relations Coordinator Cody … more
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West Plains R-7 School Board meets tonight
The West Plains R-7 School Board will meet today for a closed session at 5 p.m. in the high school library, where members will approve the agenda and discuss legal and personnel matters. Board … more
Over 1,000 residents voted for red and blue playground equipment, shown in a rendering provided by the city, that will be constructed at Butler Children’s Park on Broadway in West Plains. A special committee of community representatives chose the all-inclusive playground equipment for the park and in mid-June, asked the public to select the color scheme. The options were red and black, or red and blue. Results were announced Tuesday.
Final stage of Butler Park improvements underway
Butler Children’s Park, near the corner of Broadway and Halstead streets, will soon have a new all-inclusive playground that boasts all sorts and styles of play equipment atop a green … more
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Howell County Sheriff promotes 3 deputies
The Howell County Sheriff’s Office recently promoted deputies Nicholas Bruno, Seth Smith and Matthew Roberts to deputies first class in the patrol division. Howell County Sheriff Brent … more
Glenwood to hold public hearing Tues.
The Glenwood School Board will hold a public hearing regarding a lease purchase option to pave parking lots at 7 p.m. Tuesday, prior to its regular board meeting. The public hearing will present … more
Festive lunch to be served Friday
Willow Springs Senior Center will celebrate 4th of July at 11:30 a.m. Friday with grilled burgers, hot dogs , chips and dip,a veggie tray, games and music. Monarch Realty will sponsor lunch … more
Gainesville local graduates from patrol academy
Noah G. Britt, of Gainesville is one of 25 troopers to graduate from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy in a ceremony held Friday, announced Col. Eric T. Olson, superintendent … more
The West Plains Civic Center on Tuesday entered into a contract with Ticketmaster that covers a new fee structure to offer a lower ticketing fee for events for which tickets cost $10 or less. The agreement also includes a timeline for Ticketmaster to provide new hardware for the civic center box office to use in ticket sales.
20-year civic center master plan contract OK’d by W.P. council
This week, a contract with an architectural firm to develop a 20-year master plan for the civic center was given the official green light by the West Plains City Council, as was an amended agreement … more
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Howell County Sheriff’s Office deputies recently completed Crisis Intervention Team training held at West Plains Police Department and received certifications. From left, Lt. Jason Long, Cpl. Logan Wake and deputies Matt Roberts, Dylan Webb and Jordon Collins.
Howell County Sheriff’s Office completes 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team training
The Howell County Sheriff’s Office recently concluded a 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team training that focused on deescalation techniques when a potential mental health crisis is … more
Mobile home fire in Peace Valley claims man’s life
The cause of a fatal mobile home fire last weekend at Peace Valley remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Patrick Wiklund, Sr., perished as a result of the blaze. … more
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Lucas Brown named new WPHS principal
The West Plains R-7 School Board has hired Lucas Brown as the high school principal for the 2022-23 school year beginning July 1, following the promotion of current high school principal Matthew … more
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MoDOT to continue work on Hwy. 17 between Mtn. View, Summersville
Contractor crews will continue work on Highway 17 in Howell and Texas counties starting at 6 a.m. daily through mid-July. The work consists of removing erosion control and ditch checks from the … more
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