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Heritage Pie category added to festival pie contest
A new Heritage Pie category, requiring entries to include a written story alongside a recipe, will highlight the seventh annual Pie Competition at this year's Ozark Heritage Festival. more
The Fairview School Early Childhood Program receives a boost from the West Plains Kiwanis Club in the form of a $2,000 donation. Kiwanis members recently distributed funds to benefit local youth programs. The organization maintains a focus on building strong community foundations through education and support services. Front row, from left: Fairview early childhood special education teacher Julie Stewart, speech and language pathologist Kristi Sheridan, and Special Education Director Kelli Mayberry. Back row: Kiwanis members Scott Womack, John Grisham, Dave Thomas, Travis Smith and Ron Grennan.
Kiwanis Donate to Fairview School
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    Howell County Commission meets Monday The Howell County Commission will consider approving an order to adjust August tax assessments during its regular open session at 10 … more
Cedarhurst of West Plains Life Enrichment Coordinator Samantha York, left, and Life Enrichment Director Kim Harralston display a cooler given away during Cedarhurst’s Route 66 celebration as part of the community’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s fundraising campaign. Jeff Harralston was drawn as the winner of the cooler. The event contributed to a total of $7,300 raised by residents, staff and supporters for the Alzheimer's Association.
Cedarhurst raises $7,300 for Walk to End Alzheimer’s
What began with a $218 Easter basket drawing in March has grown into a $7,300 contribution toward Alzheimer’s disease research and support, thanks to a communitywide effort led by Cedarhurst of West Plains. more
Eminence motorcyclist killed in Tuesday crash
A 43-year-old Eminence man suffered fatal injuries in a crash involving two other vehicles at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 106, 2 miles west of Eminence in Shannon County. more
HONOR GUARD CEREMONY — Members of the Howell County Honor Guard participate in Friday's 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Lincoln School Project in West Plains, hosted by Howell County Rural Fire District No. 1. The service commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, and the Pentagon in Arlington County, Va. A fourth hijacked jet that was believed to be headed toward a target in Washington, D.C., crashed in a field in Shanksville, Penn., when passengers fought the hijackers after they learned of the earlier attacks. From left are Randall Dennis, P.J. Haddock and Bradley Laughary. 
25 years later: Remembering 9/11
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St. Louis man charged with burglary following Shannon Co. manhunt
A St. Louis man who was the subject of a weekend manhunt in Shannon County faces a felony burglary charge after allegedly breaking into a home and eating a bag of chips. more
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Man accused in recorded assault faces new felony charge
A West Plains man alleged to have been involved in a recent recorded assault on a homeless man faces a felony charge after police say he brandished a firearm during an altercation on the Missouri State University-West Plains campus. more
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Constitution Week will be observed Thursday through Sept. 23 in West Plains following a proclamation signed by Mayor Mike Topliff at the request of the Josiah Howell Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. The annual observance recognizes the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787. From left: Fred McKinney, chapter secretary; Les Becker, chapter vice president; Topliff, who is also a chapter member; Paul London, chapter treasurer; and Jerry Roberts, chapter historian.
Celebrating Constitution Week
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Dancers of all ages take part in traditional Ozark square dancing during the 2024 Ozark Heritage Festival at the West Plains Civic Center. Square dancing will return to the Civic Center Exhibit hall from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 16 and 17.
Traditional square dancing, workshops return to Ozark Heritage Festival
Traditional square dancing and music workshops will return to downtown West Plains for the annual Ozark Heritage Festival on Oct. 16 and 17. more
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Win Ren Fest tickets in Quill photo contest
The West Plains Daily Quill is calling on local pet owners to submit their best lookalike photos for the Copy Cats, Doggy Doubles photo contest, presented by All Pet & Equine Supply of West Plains. more
West Plains High School athlete and student council liaison Jack Sander speaks during a presentation detailing the school's partnership with Special Olympics Missouri at the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Joining him at the podium is high school special education teacher and student council advisor Kirsten Zuercher. During the event, Zuercher surprised council members with news that WPHS has been named a National Banner Unified Champion School. 
WPHS named National Banner Unified Champion School for Special Olympics
The West Plains High School Student Council served as featured presenters at the September luncheon meeting of the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce, highlighting the school's expanding partnership with Special Olympics. more
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Tee’d Up 4 Tata’s 2026 raised $10,000 for the Ozarks Healthcare Patient Cancer Treatment Fund. The annual ladies’ golf tournament held in late July brought together community members, sponsors, golfers and volunteers to support local patients facing cancer treatment. The Patient Cancer Treatment Fund provides financial assistance to eligible Ozarks Healthcare patients undergoing cancer treatment. The fund helps ease some of the financial burdens that can come with a cancer diagnosis, allowing patients to focus on their health and healing. “Every dollar raised through Tee’d Up 4 Tata’s helps make a difference for patients and families in our community,” said Josh Reeves, Ozarks Healthcare vice president of development and advocacy. “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who came together to support local cancer patients and make this event such a success.” The Ozarks Healthcare Foundation thanked the sponsors, golfers, volunteers and organizers who contributed to this year’s event.
Golf tournament raises $10K for cancer patients
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The Mtn. View Garden Club will hold its annual Fall Plant and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to noon today at What Park, located at First and Pine streets in downtown Mtn. View. more
Assault video leads to charge
Video of an assault recorded and shared on social media has led West Plains police to seek a municipal peace disturbance charge against a local man. more
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Joplin GOP House candidate charged with plot to plant cocaine on opponent
A Republican candidate for the Missouri House of Representatives faces federal drug charges after allegedly conspiring to plant cocaine and Adderall on his political opponent to frame her during the primary campaign. more
Community members, venue organizers and local business leaders celebrate the grand opening of The Back Lot outdoor venue Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce. Seated at left is Eric Bogwalker. Standing on stage, from left, are Michael Hullinger, Sean Feiler, Amy Thomas, Ron Kerns, Mitchell Biggers, Jeff Tune, Stacey Tune, Emily Edwards-Long, Stephanie Hullinger and West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff. The event drew about 400 people to the downtown venue and featured a free concert by regional headliner Ha Ha Tonka.
The Back Lot grand opening draws 400 to new downtown venue
About 400 community members gathered Saturday evening to celebrate the grand opening of The Back Lot, a new outdoor entertainment venue at 3 Luster Arcade on the northeast corner of Court Square in West Plains. more
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Gunshot injury leads to drug, weapon charges
A gunshot wound reported to law enforcement by personnel at Ozarks Healthcare personnel has led to multiple felony drug and firearms charges against a West Plains man. more
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WOO, the Wise Old Owl, poses next to the Lincoln School memorial statue. The nonverbal mascot makes his official debut today at His Place Christian Academy. Developed by the Lincoln School Project, WOO serves as an ambassador to teach area youth lessons on kindness, respect and local history.
Lincoln School Project launches mascot WOO, Wise Old Owl
        The Lincoln School Project will officially introduce mascot WOO, the Wise Old Owl, today during a special launch program at His Place Christian Academy in West Plains. more
Zizzer Community Homecoming set for Sept. 26
  Zizzer alumni, friends and community members are invited to reconnect and celebrate West Plains Schools during Zizzer Community Homecoming, planned for Sept. 26 at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. in West Plains. more
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