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An old-fashioned community Fourth of July celebration inspired by traditional Americana and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the U.S. is scheduled for July 4 on the campus of Missouri State University-West Plains.
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5/27/26
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Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) West Plains Local 2782 voted Saturday to reject the latest contract offer from Leonardo DRS, extending a workplace dispute that began May 1.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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5/27/26
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A new awards program launched by the regional cultural project Ozarks Alive will recognize people and organizations dedicating their time, talent and resources to preserving local culture.
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5/23/26
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The West Plains City Council voted Monday to place a 1% sales tax increase before voters on the Aug. 4 ballot.
The vote marked the second reading of an ordinance presented last month. If approved, the measure will add 1% to the existing 1% city sales tax and is expected to generate about $4 million annually in new revenue.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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5/23/26
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Ozark Action (OAI) recently received a $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to support its regional workforce services.
The funding, …
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5/23/26
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A Texas County couple faces second-degree murder charges after skeletal remains discovered on their property in March were confirmed to be those of a child they had previously reported missing.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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5/23/26
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About 285 Leonardo DRS workers remain affected by an employer lockout entering its fourth week. With the local facility closed on Fridays, picketing union members plan to maintain their presence as negotiations continue.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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5/23/26
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The Willow Springs Rotary Club will host its traditional Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. today at the United Methodist Church, 311 N. Harris St. in Willow Springs.
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5/23/26
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5/23/26
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Today is Friday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2026. There are 223 days left in the year.
Today in history:
On May 22, 1960, the strongest earthquake recorded struck southern Chile. The …
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By The Associated Press
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5/22/26
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A real estate broker says an organization denied her the opportunity to purchase land in an Arkansas development because of her Jewish ancestry, and because she has a Black husband and biracial …
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By COREY WILLIAMS
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5/20/26
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Grizzly Athletics will host a collegiate rodeo this fall, marking the first time the university's rodeo program will compete on its home dirt since its inception. The three-day event is scheduled for …
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5/20/26
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More than 200 participants and nearly 30 volunteers recently gathered across two communities
for a coordinated day of inclusion, acceptance and community support.
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5/20/26
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West Plains resident Crockett W. Oaks III was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
from Lincoln University during the university’s spring commencement ceremony May 9 in
Jefferson City.
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5/20/26
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The Community Foundation of West Plains and one of its board leaders recently received
regional recognition and funding during the Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ annual
affiliate awards presentation in Rolla.
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5/20/26
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Surrounded by hundreds of loved ones, supporters, and educators, the
Liberty High School Class of 2026 reminisced about the past and dreamed about the future
Saturday night during a commencement ceremony at the high school gymnasium.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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5/20/26
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Marideth Sisco, Missouri Master Storyteller, author, musician, and longtime West Plains Daily Quill reporter and columnist, has died at age 82.
The death was confirmed to the Quill on Monday …
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5/18/26
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Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:
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May 16
The Washington Post on Kamala Harris pushing Democrats to pack the SCOTUS
The rule of law for thee, but not …
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By The Associated Press
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5/18/26
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More than 800 members and guests packed the West Plains Civic Center on May 1 for the 87th annual Meeting of Membership of Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative. (HOEC).
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5/16/26
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