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West Plains City Council to meet Monday
The West Plains City Council will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at city hall, 1910 Holiday Lane, beginning with a closed session to discuss personnel matters. A regular session, to which the public is invited, will begin at 5:30 p.m. more
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From left: West Plains Noon Rotary Club Secretary Missy McGoldrick, President-Elect Greg Carter and President Lana Snodgras with Sunrise Rotarian Jim Thompson, who swore them in.
West Plains Noon Rotary Club installs new officers
The West Plains Noon Rotary Club recently installed new officers. “Dynamic” leaders elected to their seats during the July 2 meeting are Lana Snodgras, president; Greg Carter, president-elect and Missy McGoldrick, secretary, said Rotary officials. On hand for the installation was Jim Thompson of the West Plains Sunrise Rotary Club. The newly elected leaders extended a heart-felt thank-you to past President Ramona Heiney for her dedicated service, noting, “We appreciate you immensely.” more
A town hall and candidate meet-and-greet held June 28 at Wages Brewing Company in West Plains featured Democratic candidates for county, state and U.S. office speaking on platform issues, plus live music from Elk Creek, Texas County, performers The Spellsingers. Speakers at the event were Democratic candidate for Howell County Coroner Jeff Collins of rural West Plains, Democratic candidate for Missouri 154th House District Representative JoJo Stewart of Willow Springs and Democratic Candidate for U.S. Congress Missouri 8th District Randi McCallian, Rolla. McCallian addressed topics such as Missouri’s high maternity and infant mortality rate in comparison to the rest of the county, and spoke critically of current 8th District Rep. Jason Smith, pointing to what she described as policy failures and a tendency to support big business at the expense of his constituency. Front row, from left: Collins, The Spellsingers Béla Holzer and Democratic candidate for Missouri 143rd House District Representative Bernadette Holzer, Stewart, McCallian, Lorelei Shelton, Cammi Storm and Scott Hammack. Also in attendance were Ed and Verna Fuller and Bob and Janet Fossey.
Democratic candidates hold meet-and-greet event
The West Plains High School Class of 1974 celebrated its 50th class reunion the weekend of May 28 and 29 with 102 classmates in attendance. On May 28 , a meet-and-mingle event was held at the People’s Park pavilion, during which attendees visited with fellow classmates from near and far. The following day, classmates held a pizza party and visited more in the Magnolia Room at the West Plains Civic Center. There, Jackie (Collins) Biesen read the speech she gave at graduation 50 years ago. This photo was taken that evening at Rubydoo’s Vintage Events Center, where the alumni enjoyed a catered meal they said was delicious. In the venue, a memorial board listed the names and pictures of the 74 classmates now deceased. The memorabilia table was filled with school keepsakes and boards bearing yearbook pictures for all to enjoy. A program gave highlights from high school with special performances by “Caw-Vac” and “Sonny and Cher.” An auction held with items donated by classmates raised $6,410, all going to Hammond Mill Camp. Plans are now to have a float in the Zizzer Homecoming Parade Sept. 27.
Zizzer Class of '74 raises $6K for Hammond Mill Camp at reunion
July 4 incident in WP leads to assault, abuse charges
David L. Lange, 38, West Plains, is charged with four felonies in connection with the alleged July 4 assault of three children and four adults at a home on West Leyda Street in West Plains. more
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WP Council on the Arts brings back Young Writers Workshops
West Plains Council on the Arts and West Plains Public Library will cohost summertime writing workshops for local and visiting youth for the second year in a row from July 29 through Aug. 2 in the in the Community Room at the West Plains Public Library, 750 W. Broadway. more
Country music vocal group Girls Next Door, of Nashville, Tenn., are among the guests slated to perform at the 68th annual International Country Gospel Music Awards Convention July 11 through 13 at The Bridge Church on South U.S. 63, West Plains. The group initially formed in 1982 and is best known for its 1986 song “Slow Boat to China.” The group consists of original members Cindy Nixon Psanos, Diane Williams Austin, Tammy Stephens Smith and Doris King Merritt and recently released a new album, “Girls Next Door 2.0 - Now or Never.” The convention and performances are free to the public.
Reminder: ICGMA Convention and Awards starts Thurs.
The 68th annual International Country Gospel Music Association (ICGMA) Convention and Awards Show will be in full swing Thursday through Saturday at The Bridge Church in West Plains more
Staffing, budget updates given during June meeting of R-7 School Board
The latest meeting of the West Plains R-7 school board, held June 25, resulted in personnel changes discussed during closed session and approved during open session. more
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WP Bank and Trust Company to sponsor free pool day in 4 cities
West Plains Bank and Trust Company will sponsor a free pool day on July 17 in West Plains, Mtn. View, Willow Springs and Houston. more
‘Cowboy Rick’ suffers serious injuries in West 160 crash
Rick A. Hamby, 65, Caulfield, a longtime radio historian known to many locally as “Cowboy Rick,” suffered serious injuries in a head-on collision at 10:08 a.m. Sunday on West U.S. 160, 3 miles west of West Plains in Howell County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
The Zizzer Pride Band recently gave a free evening concert at the West Plains Civic Center to showcase skills learned at summer band camp, including the guards (flags) and drum line. The show, presented to friends and family of band members, had a theme of "Burn!" and performances included "Light My Fire" by the Doors, "Fireball" by Pitbull, "Burning Down the House" by the Talking Heads and "Great Balls of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis. The drum line was highlighted with a sampling of four cadences that set the rhythm of the marchers as they take the field or march along parade routes. Drum cadences originally began as a military tool to set the tempo for marching soldiers, and serves the same purpose for marching musicians today as they enter or exit the football field or make their way along parade routes. The cadences included "Smokestack" - (Drop That Beat!), keeping with the band's theme "Burn!", that led into a performance of the song "Burn" by Ellie Goulding. The June 28 event was also an introduction of new band directors A.J. Haessly and Zane Johnson, who join Melody Alford. Clips of the performance may be seen on the band’s Facebook page, @wpzizzerband. 
Zizzer Pride Band showcases skills learned, introduces new directors
Meet the candidates running for Missouri's 154th House District
With the deadline for registering to vote in the Aug. 6 primary approaching on Wednesday, here is an introduction to the three Republican candidates vying for a spot on the Nov. 5 general election ballot for 154th District representative. A Democratic candidate is running unopposed in the primary race. more
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Woman killed in Quarry Road crash
A two-vehicle crash reported to West Plains Police at about noon Tuesday, involving a commercial vehicle and a passenger car, resulted in the death of a 46-year-old woman, police reported. more
Missouri Secretary of State and Republican gubernatorial primary candidate Jay Ashcroft, standing with his family, held a meet and greet Saturday morning at Colton's Steak House & Grill as part of a campaign tour through the area. He was introduced to a crowd of about 60 by outgoing 154th District Rep. David Evans, standing left, Howell County Commissioner Ralph Riggs, West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff and former Howell County Commissioner Mark Collins, who is seeking Evans' office. Ashcroft is looking to win the Aug. 6 primary and placed on the ballot for the general election, to be held Nov. 5. The last day to register to vote in the primary election is July 10 and the last day to register to vote in the general election is Oct. 9.
Ashcroft makes campaign stop in West Plains
Current Missouri Secretary of State and Republican gubernatorial candidate John R. "Jay" Ashcroft held a meet and greet Saturday morning at Colton's Steak House & Grill in West Plains, one of several in a tour that included stops in Ozark, Shannon, Oregon, Carter and Ripley counties. more
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Fourth of July closures announced
The West Plains Daily Quill will be closed Thursday in observance of the Independence Day holiday, with normal office hours resuming at 8 a.m. Friday. Due to the holiday, there will be no news published online Thursday. The Quill will resume online publishing Thursday and the Saturday Gazette will print as normal. more
Rep. Travis Smith (R-155)
State Rep. Smith receives endorsement of firefighters in Mo. Senate campaign
Republican State Rep. Travis Smith of Twin Bridges, 155th House District, has received the exclusive backing of the Missouri Fire Fighters Association in in his bid for 33rd State Senate, his campaign announced. more
Two from KC hurt in crash near West Plains, local charged with DWI
Two Kansas City residents suffered serious injuries in a head-on collision involving an allegedly intoxicated driver at 8:50 p.m. Saturday on Highway 14, 7 miles west of West Plains, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
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Country music vocal group Girls Next Door, of Nashville, Tenn., are among the guests slated to perform at the 68th annual International Country Gospel Music Awards Convention July 11 through 13 at The Bridge Church on South U.S. 63, West Plains. The group initially formed in 1982 and is best known for its 1986 song “Slow Boat to China.” The group consists of original members Cindy Nixon Psanos, Diane Williams Austin, Tammy Stephens Smith and Doris King Merritt and recently released a new album, “Girls Next Door 2.0 - Now or Never.” The convention and performances are free to the public.
ICGMA Convention and Awards Show set for July 11-13
Country gospel music’s biggest event of the year will take place July 11 through 13 in West Plains as singers and musicians from across the U.S. gather in West Plains for the International Country Gospel Music Association’s (ICGMA) 68th annual Convention and Awards Show. more
Patrol urges all to plan a safe July Fourth holiday
Missouri’s travelers are reminded by Missouri State Highway Patrol Superintendent Col. Eric Olson to “make smart choices” for a safe July Fourth holiday. more
Trinity Worship Center on K Highway operates one of several fireworks stands in or near West Plains. This one is a fundraiser for its youth and children's programs and is staffed by teen members of the church's "417 Youth" group, supervised by adult church members. The stand is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. through July 4 or until the stand is sold out. From left: Gage Elliott, Betty Roberts, Jacelynn Elliott, Carla Huddleston and Isabella Elliott.
Where to buy fireworks in the West Plains area
The familiar roadside stands that crop up each summer ahead of July 4 have once again appeared in West Plains and on the outskirts of town, selling fireworks of interest to all ages, from smoke bombs to firecrackers, rockets and fountains to large mortar-style displays. more
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