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Sara Evans will perform this year's Cystic Fibrosis Benefit Show on March 16, organizers announce.
Cystic Fibrosis announces Mo. native Sara Evans to headline 2024 benefit show
The organizers of this spring's annual cystic fibrosis fundraising concert have announced the headliner for the event, country artist Sara Evans, a Missouri native and the first female performer to be scheduled in the concert’s 36-year history. more
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West Plains R-7 Board votes to keep early-release Fridays on schedule
West Plains R-7 school board members voted on Jan. 16 to continue with early-release Fridays for the foreseeable future after weighing the pros and cons, including bringing the district's calendar more in line with surrounding rural K-8 schools and the likelihood of teachers would losing lesson planning and collaboration time if early-release Fridays were eliminated. more
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The finalists for consideration as Missouri State University’s next president upon the retirement of Clif Smart at the end of this school year are, from left, Dr. John Jasinski, Dr. Roger Thompson and Dr. Richard Williams.
Missouri State announces three finalists for president
The Missouri State University Board of Governors has approved three finalists to be considered as the next president of the university. more
Each year the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes a citizen who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to community service and volunteerism. This year, Terry Sanders, left, was named Citizen of the Year for his hard work, including serving on the Community Foundation of West Plains board, the Senior Age Board of Directors, West Plains City Planning & Zoning Board, Rural LISC, the 2013 City of West Plains Charter Commission Board and the L.E.A.D. West Plains Advisory Board. He has been an employee of Ozark Action for 44 years and is the current executive director. "His tireless commitment to serving the community through volunteerism and education and dry sense of humor makes him the ideal and very deserving Citizen of the Year," said presenter Eric Gibson.
Chamber awards banquet highlights achievements of 2023
The Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards ceremony Thursday at the West Plains Civic Center, a night of socializing and celebrating the achievements of educators, volunteers, businesses, charities and individuals and their efforts in making West Plains a great place to live. more
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West Plains' city flag, adopted in 2019, earned sixth place out of 312 flags nationwide in a survey conducted by an organization dedicated to the study of flags.
WP City Council reschedules special session for Tuesday
The West Plains City Council delayed a special meeting, initially scheduled for Monday night, due to hazardous road conditions. It has been postponed until 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 1910 Holiday Lane. more
This shot taken looking uphill, toward downtown West Plains, on Worcester Street, shows the deceptively thin glaze of ice covering surfaces, as well as the remnants of last week's snowfall. It was taken at about 10:45 a.m. Monday as rain continued to fall and freeze upon contact with the ground.
Freezing rain closes schools, businesses one last time before forecast warm-up
One last round of wintry precipitation — this time, freezing rain — associated with an Arctic front that moved into the area Jan. 12, caused another round of cancellations by the majority of area schools on Monday, as well as local government buildings and several businesses. more
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Pedestrian crossing Porter Wagoner Blvd. critically injured, say police
Officers with the West Plains Police Department responded to a pedestrian-involved traffic crash at 5:34 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Porter Wagoner Boulevard and West Seventh Street. more
West Plains Elementary School fourth grade teacher Angela Phipps, right, was named the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year during the chamber’s annual awards banquet held Thursday evening at the civic center. The award was presented by Missouri State University-West Plains Chancellor Dennis Lancaster, who praised Phipps' caring and accommodation of her students' unique learning needs, her ability to inspire youngsters through enthusiasm and praise, and her efforts to communicate with parents. Phipps was nominated for the honor by her coworkers, students and other community members, and was also named the 2023 Educator of the Year by the West Plains R-7 School District. For more in-depth coverage of the banquet and awards presented, look for Wednesday’s issue of the Quill.
Angela Phipps named Educator of Year by WP chamber
Fairview announces preschool, kindergarten screening dates
Fairview School is offering two dates for preschool and kindergarten screenings for the 2024-2025 school year. more
Photos of sun pillars have been popping up on social media the past few days, as air temperatures plummeted and winter precipitation moved in. The phenomenon, shown here from a vantage point off of Independence Drive in West Plains, is related to the same conditions that cause sun dogs or halos around the sun or moon, the interaction of sunlight or moonlight with ice crystals in the atmosphere, according to the National Weather Service. Sun pillars happen at sunrise or sunset, when the sun is low on the horizon, and are a reflection of the light off of ice crystals related to cirrus clouds, the NWS says. Sun dogs and halos, on the other hand, are a refraction of light similar to when white light passes through a prism and can sometimes create a rainbow effect.
Sun flare a trick of light from Old Man Winter
A Jan. 10 law enforcement search of a home on the 300 block of West Maple Street in West Plains reportedly turned up a variety of controlled substances including meth, psilocybin mushrooms, hydromorphone hydrochloride, methadone, Clonazepam, Adderall, tramadol hydrochloride, Alprazolam and Lorazepam. About $3,000 in cash was also seized during the event, as well as two rifles, a shotgun and a handgun, plus ammunition, police said.
Drug raid on Maple nets two arrests, seizure of multiple weapons and drugs
Two people have been charged after a narcotics warrant was served Jan. 10 at a home on the 300 block of West Maple Street in West Plains, resulting in the seizure of drug paraphernalia, suspected methamphetamine and other illegal controlled substances, a large amount of cash, and guns, say police. more
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AG Bailey warns of winter weather scams
In an effort to inform and protect consumers, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is warnin consumers of the potential for winter weather scams.  more
The West Plains High School folklore publication Ridgerunner was recently awarded first place in the American Scholastic Press Association’s annual competition. Hundreds of schools, coast to coast, compete in the national competition annually. The Ridgerunner has a proven track record of success, winning first place or first place with special merit from 1987 through 2018. The 2023 edition was written and edited by the 2022-2023 juniors and seniors in Dianna Locke’s publications class. “I am so proud of this magazine,” said Locke. “I served on staff while in high school my senior year (1987-1988) and will publish my 50th magazine as an advisor this spring.” The magazine was founded by Jim Decker in 1984. Decker, a former high school’s English department member, was the first to teach an Ozark Folklore class. Decker’s purpose in teaching the class and starting a new publication was to “keep the spirit of the Ozarks alive.” Janice Langston-Bowden, a former English teacher, edited the magazine after Decker and before Locke assumed responsibility. Ridgerunner student contributors, from left: Rileigh Reynolds, Sean Feldman, Kirsten Fish, Malia West, Tommy DeCent and Makenna Locke.
Ridgerunner triumphs again: WPHS magazine takes another 1st place win in national contest
Dr. Troy Caron, left, board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Ozarks Healthcare, was recently recognized with the prestigious Award of Fellow by the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO). The Award of Fellow designation is a distinguished honor bestowed upon members who have demonstrated exemplary service to the Academy, their hospital/practice, community and certifying board.
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Troy Caron recognized as fellow
Ozarks Healthcare officials announce Dr. Troy Caron, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, has been presented the prestigious Award of Fellow by the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO). more
Levi Rand rape trial set for March 20
The trial date for a West Plains man charged with sexual assault is set to begin March 20 before Presiding 37th Judicial Circuit Judge Steven Privette, according to court documents. more
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Grant funding available for Project Prom, Graduation lock-in events
The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering grant funding to local schools that hold student lock-in events for Project Prom or high school graduation. Events must include a presentation or activity educating students on highway safety issues within their night’s agenda. Qualifying schools will receive $200 each to assist with event expenses such as location rental, food or entertainment.  more
School bus inspections, summer school on Richards school board agenda
The Richards School Board will hold its monthly session at 6 p.m. Thursday in the school boardroom. more
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BrewFest is Feb. 24, tickets now on sale
Craft brewers, distributors and area restaurants will highlight the 11th annual West Plains BrewFest, set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 24 in the arena and exhibit hall at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. Doors will open promptly at 5:30. more
Traffic stop leads to statutory rape charge for WP man
David N. Plyushchev, 22, West Plains, has been charged by grand jury indictment with felony second-degree statutory rape after a traffic stop led to the investigation of Plyushchev as the probable father of teen's baby. more
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Southern Hills Auto Plaza has taken a significant step toward safer roads and better educated drivers by generously donating a car to the West Plains High School, announce officials with the R-7 School District. The donation, officials explain, will kickstart a driver's education program, which will equip students with vital skills for responsible driving. "We are thrilled to receive this generous donation from Southern Hills Auto Plaza. It will enable us to provide our students with a hands-on driver's education experience emphasizing safety and responsible driving practices," said district Human Resources and Student Services Director Matthew Orchard. “The vehicle donation will undoubtedly make a significant impact on the West Plains community, contributing to safer and more responsible driving." West Plains High School is finalizing plans to integrate the donated vehicle into the driver's education curriculum, with the first classes expected to roll out this summer, officials added. Foreground, from left: Southern Hills Auto Plaza General Manager Ralph Whitsell and Sales Manager Jake Woodworth, WPHS freshman Kylie Shipley, Principal Ryan Smith, Student Services Director Matthew Orchard and future driver’s education instructor Janet Brewer.
Southern Hills Auto Plaza ‘drives education forward’ with car donation to WPHS
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