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Howell County voters approve road fund flexibility, reject tax freeze expansion
Howell County voters passed one of two countywide measures on Tuesday’s municipal ballot, providing more flexibility for road and bridge spending while rejecting a proposed property tax freeze expansion. more
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Hoskins to headline Howell County Lincoln Day
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins will serve as the keynote speaker for the annual Howell County Lincoln Day Dinner on May 2. more
Mtn. View elects new mayor; Willow shifts board
        MTN. VIEW Mtn. View voters selected Karen Gaddy as their new mayor to succeed Charry McCann, who did not run. Gaddy won with 213 votes, followed … more
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Fairview voters reject $5M bond; Kosh passes Prop Blue Jays
FAIRVIEW SCHOOL Voters in the Fairview R-11 School District turned down a $5 million bond proposal on Tuesday that would have funded a new gymnasium and classroom expansions. The measure, … more
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Thompson, Laughary join Grigsby on R-7 board; Oaks joins city council
Voters in the West Plains R-7 School District have returned a veteran face to the school board and added a newcomer, while incumbent board vice president Reid Grigsby secured another term. In a … more
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About 265 people attended the annual Easter egg hunt hosted March 31 by Mercy St. Francis Hospital and the Mtn. View Chamber of Commerce. Participants scoured the field for more than 4,000 eggs during the evening event.
Mtn. View community celebrates successful Easter egg hunt
    Families from across the area gathered March 31 for a fun-filled and festive annual Easter egg hunt hosted by Mercy St. Francis Hospital and the Mtn. View Chamber of Commerce. … more
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County commission to discuss VOCA grant The Howell County Commission will meet at 10 a.m. Monday in the commission room on the second floor of the Howell County Office Building, 35 Court Square … more
Michael Davis
Davis named WPHS assistant principal for 2026-27
Davis will join an administrative team led by Principal Ryan Smith and Assistant Principal Colton Hensley. His appointment begins July 1. more
The Howell County Commission and Sheriff Matt Roberts signed a proclamation Monday designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The initiative aims to reduce sexual violence through public education, survivor recovery services and law enforcement support for investigations and prosecutions. According to the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, programs supporting victims helped 4,781 individuals last year, though 1,245 requests for assistance went unmet. Roberts recently partnered his office with the Southwest Cyber Crimes Task Force to bolster investigations into the online exploitation of minors. Seated from left: Roberts, Northern Commissioner Calvin Wood, Presiding Commissioner Ralph Riggs and Southern Commissioner Bruce Williams. Standing: County Clerk Kelly Waggoner and Christos House Outreach Advocate Kenya Cook. 
A commitment to safety
The initiative aims to reduce sexual violence through public education, survivor recovery services and law enforcement support for investigations and prosecutions. more
Two from West Plains found dead in Colorado
Two people with West Plains ties were found dead last week in a vehicle parked along a highway in Jefferson County, Colo., according to officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. more
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Fairview School District voter Reba McGinnis, left, prepares to sign in with election judges Reda Lovan and R.A. Pendergrass Tuesday morning in the school’s gymnasium. Registered voters in the Fairview district turned out to decide a $5 million bond issue to fund capital improvements, including a new gymnasium, expanded classrooms and campus-wide repairs. If approved, the measure would increase the district’s debt service property tax levy by $0.57 per $100 of assessed valuation. As of 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, roughly 60 voters had cast ballots at the precinct. In comparison, ballot tabulators at the West Plains Public Library showed 23 voters had cast ballots by 9 a.m. Watch for countywide election results to be published in print edition of the Quill and online at www.westplainsdailyquill.net.
Full court press
Sen. Hudson’s bill to curb 'abusive' website litigation under House review
Legislation aimed at protecting small businesses from what sponsors describe as frivolous website accessibility lawsuits is under consideration by a House committee today, following a unanimous Senate passage last month. more
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R-7 board candidates Atlas, Thompson outline visions for district
On the eve of Tuesday’s municipal election, the race for three open seats on the West Plains R-7 Board of Education continues to take shape. While incumbents Reid Grigsby and Jodi Purgason, along … more
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A FULL BASKET — Waylon Gatson, 2, of Mtn. Grove, takes part in the West Plains Public Library Easter egg hunt held Thursday afternoon. Children from newborn through kindergarten collected eggs and received a book and a snack. Gatson is the son of Ceira Cravens and Tristin Gatson. Another free Easter activity for children will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. today at Carmical Field, 701 W. Second St. in West Plains. Hosted by the West Plains Optimist Club, the event includes prizes, games and hot dogs.
Library holds Easter egg hunt
CLARIFICATION: Understanding Proposition 2 and the Homestead Tax Credit
Editor’s note: A story in Wednesday’s edition regarding the April 7 municipal election contained inaccurate information regarding Proposition 2. more
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U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, right, speaks with Alton Superintendent Holly Reese during a recent visit to Alton High School. Smith, a Salem native, visited the district to discuss the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act, which provides federal payments to school districts containing national forest land. Oregon County contains more than 104,000 acres of the Mark Twain National Forest.
U.S. Rep. Smith tours 8th District, talks rural school funding and tax cuts
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith recently toured Missouri’s 8th Congressional District, making stops at Alton High School in Oregon County and a Wright County McDonald’s to discuss federal funding and small business tax relief. more
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Quill offers special yard sale, graduation promotions
The West Plains Spring City-Wide Yard Sale is scheduled for April 16 through 18. Residents can place an ad for $20, which includes publication in the West Plains Daily Quill, Baxter Bulletin, … more
Woman serving Howell County sentence dies in prison
An inmate who died at the Chillicothe Correctional Center was serving a 10-year sentence following convictions in Howell County for two counts of third-degree assault on a special victim. more
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Woman serving Howell County sentence dies in prison
An inmate who died at the Chillicothe Correctional Center was serving a 10-year sentence following convictions in Howell County for two counts of third-degree assault on a special victim. Briana … more
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The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)
What to know about the battle over lawsuits alleging that Roundup weedkiller can cause cancer
Kentucky lawmakers have brushed aside the objections of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear to enact a new law that could protect global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer from state lawsuits alleging it … more
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