President Donald Trump says he is firing members of the board of trustees for the Kennedy Center and naming himself chairman. He also indicated that he will use the post to dictate programming at one …
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By WILL WEISSERT
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2/7/25
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In the interest of helping local teens have a memorable experience at their high school formal, volunteers and the Alton Methodist Church have opened a chapter of Becca's Closet, a national nonprofit dedicated to assisting students who otherwise might not be able to afford the expenses normally associated with attending dances.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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2/7/25
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Koshkonong Elementary School is the recipient of two awards given by the Policy Research in Missouri Education (PRiME) Center at St. Louis University School of Education for promoting outstanding student growth during the 2023-24 school year.
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2/7/25
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Police are investigating the death of 27-year-old television reporter Adan Manzano, who was in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl. On Friday police announced the arrest of a woman they say used his …
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By JACK BROOK
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2/7/25
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The 2025 Explore West Plains guidebook is hot off the presses and now available at the Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, 2999 Porter Wagoner Blvd. It can also be found any West Plains hotel, and guidebook advertisers including medical offices, restaurants, retailers, real estate offices, the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce and the West Plains Daily Quill.
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2/7/25
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The following AP stories are planned for today or have moved. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan.
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2/6/25
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Forecasters are warning of possibly significant ice accumulations in several mid-Atlantic states that could cause widespread power outages and disrupt travel. The National Weather Service issued ice …
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2/5/25
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The 64 pink ribbons seen throughout today's issue of the West Plains Daily Quill are a joint effort between the Quill and West Plains High School as part of the annual Pink Out campaign to raise funds for local cancer treatment.
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2/5/25
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The following AP stories are planned for today or have moved. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan.
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With the Super Bowl coming up Sunday and on the minds of many weekend warriors and armchair coaches alike, game developer Michael Wray, Jr., of Raymondville has presented the second edition of his You're The Coach football table game, available for sale now and designed to capture the imagination and interest of fans of all ages and skill levels.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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2/5/25
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An Arkansas organist is marking the 275th anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach's death by playing all of the German composer's organ works, but he's doing it one lunch break at a time. Colin …
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By ANDREW DeMILLO
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2/5/25
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Attendees to Project Homeless Connect, held Thursday at the West Plains Civic Center, were given haircuts, food and help with resources. The annual event is organized by Ozark Action each January.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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2/4/25
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On Feb. 15, two students at Missouri State University-West Plains will be crowned the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen.
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2/4/25
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Schools throughout Texas have employed multiple strategies to better identify and aid chronically absent students, like partnering with nonprofits and community organizations. Still, school leaders …
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By PAVAN ACHARYA/The Texas Tribune
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2/4/25
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Here are the AP’s top sports stories that have moved or are planned to move today. All times U.S. Eastern. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit AP Newsroom’s Coverage Plan. …
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2/4/25
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Here are the AP’s top sports stories that have moved or are planned to move today. All times U.S. Eastern. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit AP Newsroom’s Coverage Plan. …
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2/4/25
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Trump and Netanyahu hold talks as US president warns 'no guarantees' fragile peace in Gaza will hold
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet for talks in Washington. Tuesday's White House meeting comes as the Israeli prime minister faces competing pressure from his right-wing coalition …
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By AAMER MADHANI and TIA GOLDENBERG
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2/4/25
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