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Future Falcon Night set for Tuesday
Dora School District will host an orientation for incoming freshmen and their families at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Dora High School.
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4/25/26
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The West Plains City Council took the first step Tuesday night toward placing a 1% sales tax increase before voters to fund a new city-owned sports complex.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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4/25/26
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A head-on crash Monday afternoon on Highway 101 in Gamaliel, Ark., claimed the life of a Baxter County man and injured a West Plains woman and noted local author.
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BY QUILL STAFF, NEWS@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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4/25/26
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The White House Correspondents’ Dinner has produced viral moments that were funny, cringeworthy or undeniably tense and that endure across social media. Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. …
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By BILL BARROW
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4/24/26
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City officials have announced that portions of Washington Avenue will be closed Thursday night for emergency utility and street repairs.
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4/22/26
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The Harlin Museum is inviting the community to celebrate local artistry during its upcoming Spring Handmade Market at the Museum, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 9.
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4/22/26
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With the 98th anniversary of the Bond Dance Hall explosion occurring this month, the City of West Plans has announced it has begun early planning to mark the tragedy’s centennial on April 13, 2028.
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4/22/26
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4/22/26
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Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains have announced Sen. Brad Hudson will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 commencement ceremony.
The event will take place at 2 p.m. May 9 …
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4/22/26
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A quick-moving storm brought frequent cloud-to-ground lightning to the West Plains area Thursday night, triggering a large power outage for city utility customers.
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BY ABBY HESS, ABBYH@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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4/18/26
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OzCon 2026 is set to return to West Plains, bringing together fans of gaming, anime, comics and cosplay for a weekend of entertainment designed to support local youth.
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4/18/26
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A new group of donors recently celebrated its first round of grants, awarding $40,000 to local nonprofit organizations dedicated to community empowerment and historical preservation.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYLANGSTON@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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4/18/26
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Monday deadline for Zizzer graduation ads
Monday at 5 p.m. is the final deadline to place advertisements in the West Plains Daily Quill’s annual graduation keepsake book.
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4/18/26
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Henry Stauffer, 12, successfully harvested his first turkey during his first-ever hunt on Saturday in Pottersville. His mother reports he took the bird at 8 a.m. from 25 yards using a 12-gauge …
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4/15/26
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A Pottersville resident faces five felony charges after allegedly assaulting two people at a West Plains home.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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4/15/26
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The Richards School District Board of Education will hold its annual reorganization meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday in the district boardroom, 3461 County Road 1710.
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BY QUILL STAFF, NEWS@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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4/15/26
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National Public Health Week, observed April 6 through 12, recognized programs that impact health at the local, state and national levels.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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4/15/26
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A school bond issue for the Oregon-Howell R-3 (Koshkonong) School District, previously thought to have passed in the April 7 municipal election, has failed to meet the state-mandated supermajority threshold.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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4/15/26
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West Plains Downtown will host its first-ever Prom Parade celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. April 25, offering students and families a festive gathering space before the night’s festivities.
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4/15/26
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