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Evidence seized by West Plains police during a recent traffic stop and search of a home for drugs included bags of a substance believed to be meth labeled for their weights, items suspected of use in the consumption of the substance, money and measuring devices, said police.
Search warrant, vehicle stop lead to drug trafficking charges for WP woman
West Plains Police conducted a traffic stop March 13 on a vehicle with a driver suspected of distributing illegal narcotics, leading to a search of the vehicle, which turned up illegal substances, according to police. The stop was made while officers were en route to serve a search warrant at a home on Burke Avenue, which was also the home of the vehicle’s driver, according to a probable cause statement submitted to prosecutors by Officer Jacob Brixey. more
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WP Library patrons soon to have access to millions of materials for checkout
Soon, patrons of the West Plains Public Library will find themselves with significantly increased access to resources available for checkout. more
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Former Missouri State University-West Plains Chancellor Kent Thomas made several trips back to campus after leaving in 2007 to show his support for the university and its faculty and staff. Here, he speaks at an event at the amphitheater in 2021.
Former Chancellor Kent Thomas remembered at MSU-WP
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains on Tuesday were mourning the passing of former chancellor Kent Thomas. more
United Ways across Missouri join partnership to help neighbors in need
United Ways across Missouri will partner with the state to distribute $5 million in TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) dollars to help at-risk families regain self-sufficiency. more
Brown Furniture and Appliance donated a recliner to be auctioned off Saturday at the 36th annual Cystic Fibrosis fundraising concert, which featured country artist and Missouri native Sara Evans. Auction items also included quilts, jewelry, furniture and outdoor gear. This year’s benefit raised more than $92,000, said organizers. Seated is Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains volunteer Jessica Joice-Frazier, holding her dog Olive. Standing, from left, are Cystic Fibrosis volunteer Katlyn Johnson; Brown Furniture employees Jason Heath, Zach Brown, Jodi Morrison and Jarissa Wright; and Cystic Fibrosis volunteer Lois Frazier.
Recliner from Brown Furniture auctioned off at Sara Evans concert
With one week left to file for Aug. primaries, several candidates still unopposed
There is just one week left for candidates to file to run for the Aug. 6 primary election, with several contenders remaining unopposed thus far in their bids to hold office. Filing for the primary elections closes at 5 p.m. March 26. more
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Members of Jessica's Friends volunteer singing group hold up numbers for the big reveal at Saturday night's fundraising concert, a record $92,106 raised for cystic fibrosis research, far exceeding the previous record of $80,000. The concert, featuring country artist Sara Evans, was also a sold-out event for the first time since 2019, prior to cancellations in 2020 and 2021 caused by COVID.
'Really something': Annual benefit concert featuring Sara Evans outdoes itself in 36th year
The 36th annual Cystic Fibrosis Concert ended up being a record-breaking event for fundraising, with $92,106 raised. The concert sold out for the first time since 2019, and the funds raised exceed last year's event by about $20,000. more
A vacant two-story house at 929 Washington Ave. in West Plains that was under renovation caught fire early Sunday morning and spread to a neighboring house, resulting in a total loss of both structures and an investigation by the State Fire Marshal's Office into the cause. Two residents of the house next door, 925 Washington Ave., were able to escape from the fire without injury, but lost a pet cat during the blaze, according to West Plains Assistant Fire Chief Chris Sterner.
Sunday morning fire destroys 2 WP houses
Firefighters from all three West Plains stations, plus mutual aid from three rural fire departments, responded to an early morning fire on Sunday which originated in a vacant house and spread to a neighboring house, fanned by the wind. more
Hawkins Home & Lawn of West Plains donated a drop-leaf table and two matching chairs, which were auctioned off at the 36th annual Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser concert held Saturday at the West Plains Civic Center. This year the featured performer was country music artist Sara Evans, and fundraising efforts exceeded those of past years, bringing in over $92,000. Seated from left are Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains volunteers Katlyn Johnson and Jessica Joice-Frazier, holding her dog, Olive. Standing are Hawkins employee Onna Bushong, Cystic Fibrosis volunteer Lois Frazier and Hawkins employee Jeremy Finley.
Hawkins Home & Lawn donates table set to Cystic Fibrosis auction
City Administrator Sam Anselm made a presentation to those attending the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce's March luncheon, taking questions and giving an overview of current and future city projects. The luncheon was sponsored by Grennan Communications and catered by Colton's Steakhouse.
Anselm updates chamber members on progress, projects in West Plains
The Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce’s March luncheon featured a question-and-answer session with City Administrator Sam Anselm regarding in-progress and future city projects and events, including plans for the downtown area, the upcoming eclipse weekend, and the possible addition of jobs. more
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Kenzie Sandgren, left, and Denver Girard, right, recently took a trip with their Family, Career and Community Leaders of America adviser Maegan Hurst to Jefferson City. There, the two West Plains High School students toured the Capitol campus and spent a day with elected officials.
Two Zizzers participate in Legislative Shadowing Project
Denver Gerard and Kenzie Sandgren, seniors at West Plains High School, recently participated in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Legislative Shadowing Project in Jefferson City. more
West Plains woman sentenced to 18 years on federal drug charge
Amanda Jones, 39, West Plains, has been sentenced to 18 years and four months in federal prison without possibility of parole after pleading guilty in October to a count of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. more
Through Saturday, 10/40 Coffee, as a fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains, is donating the proceeds from sales of its cinnamon roll latte, hot or iced. The coffeeshop, now under the ownership of Lynette Cooper, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at 24 Court Square. Cooper said the cinnamon roll flavor is normally offered in the fall, and it is a white mocha with cinnamon topped by a sweet cream foam sprinkled with more cinnamon. She said due to the drink's popularity it has been continued. The business also donated a $100 gift card to be auctioned off the night of the group’s benefit concert to be held Saturday. Country artist Sara Evans will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at the West Plains Civic Center, preceded by silent and live auctions of donated items and a performance by local volunteer singing group Jessica's Friends. Tickets are now sold out, organizers announced Thursday morning. From left: Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains volunteers Katlyn Johnson and Jessica Joice-Frazier, Cooper and volunteer Lois Frazier.
10/40's cinnamon roll latte season extended, sales of drink to support cystic fibrosis research
Recently, 154th District Rep. David Evans, West Plains, was caught smiling in appreciation of the Missouri House’s vote to approve House Bill 1486, authorizing, for the first time, state funding of voluntary kindergarten and prekindergarten programs by local schools. He is seen here watching the House voting board showing final vote totals. “It’s great to see the state supporting programs that will help our kids build a better future for all Missourians,” said Evans. Evans has announced his retirement effective the end of this year, and said he is withdrawing his candidacy for reelection. To date, no other candidates from any party have filed for the seat; interested candidates have until 5 p.m. March 26 to file. To read more about Evans’ decision to retire, plus legislative updates, turn to Page 2 of today’s Quill.
Rep. David Evans announces retirement from politics
Newberry Sales has donated a cast iron hanging fire pit with a Kansas City Chiefs logo cutout to be sold during a live auction at the 36th annual cystic fibrosis fundraising concert on Saturday. Proceeds will be donated to Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains for research into treatments and a future cure for the disease. The fire pit was made by Newberry Sales employee Mike Pankey, and features a grate for cooking use. Silent auction items will be set up when the event begins at 5 p.m., and the live auction will begin at about 6:30. The performance, by country artist Sara Evans, will begin at about 7 p.m. It is at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. Tickets for adults are $30 in advance or $40 at the door, and $5 for children age 12 and younger regardless of when purchased. From left: Alyssa Newberry; Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains volunteers Lily Smith, Jessica Joice-Frazier holding her dog Olive, and Rick Frazier; Mike Newberry, who co-owns Newberry Sales with Robert Burtrum; Ann Marie Newberry; and Cystic Fibrosis volunteers Lois Frazier and Kim Burtchett.
Newberry Sales donates fire pit for cystic fibrosis auction Saturday
Zizzer alumna Madylin Cooper, Class of 2022, left, is a former Project Lead the Way (PLTW) biomedical student who was asked to continue an independent project, which she developed at West Plains High School, as a student at Clemson University. With her is Nathan Fleming, a West Plains High School teacher and PLTW instructor, and 2022 recipient of a National Outstanding Teacher award for PLTW. He will present PLTW at a national showcase Thursday.
Zizzer teacher to present PLTW to national audience Thursday
West Plains High School science teacher Nathan Fleming will give a presentation on Project Lead the Way (PLTW) in a national showcase Thursday, in order to showcase PLTW for school districts considering adding the S.T.E.M.-focused program to their curriculum or to improve existing science, math, technology and engineering programs by implementing the innovative practices of PLTW. more
B. Stokes faces charges of assault, burglary
Charges have been filed against Brandon L. Stokes, 23, West Plains, revealing details of a pursuit that resulted in a knee injury and facial lacerations to West Plains Police Officer Ivie Powell. Powell sought medical treatment and was placed on light duty while he recovers from the injuries, court documents show. more
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Spring forward on Sunday
This Sunday marks the beginning of daylight saving time, observed on the second Sunday of March each year. more
Dr. Marvin Fowler, one of the original physicians who practiced at Ozarks Healthcare.
OZH celebrates 65 years of service to community; earns Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Accreditation 
Ozarks Healthcare officials are marking a significant milestone in the month of March as the health system commemorates its 65th anniversary since opening its doors as West Plains Memorial Hospital in 1959. “Originally a modest institution, the hospital has grown into a cornerstone of the community, serving as an economic staple and a beacon of healthcare excellence in the region,” say officials of the occasion. more
WP R-7 School Board meeting focuses on school security improvements
Safety and softball were two of the main topics of the most recent West Plains R-7 School Board meeting, held Feb. 27. more
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