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West Plains property tax rate remains lower than most of past decade
West Plains city council members met in special session Monday to hold a public hearing and vote on the first reading of an ordinance setting the city’s annual property tax rate. The state-mandated … more
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West Plains Kiwanis Club has kicked off a new round of community giving targeting local schools and nonprofits serving youth, beginning with a $2,000 donation to Richards School. Additional area schools are scheduled to receive grant funds in the coming weeks, following an informal application process. From left: Kiwanis members Travis Smith, Scott Womack, Cass Johnson and Ron Grennan; Richards Executive Administrator Jerry Premer; Kiwanis member Dave Thomas; Richards Administrative Assistant Melissa Mitchell; and Kiwanis members John Grisham, Weston Gant and Aaron Wheeler.
Kiwanis donate $2,000 to Richards School
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Thunder Lizard, 46 Court Square, is among several new businesses in downtown West Plains highlighted during a recent presentation by Downtown Coordinator Emily Edwards-Long, who noted vacant storefronts continue to fill. Owned and operated by 20-year-old Audrey Perry, the shop offers a variety of reptiles — including lizards, turtles and snakes — along with hedgehogs, guinea pigs and rabbits.
West Plains Downtown Revitalization highlights rapid progress
During the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday, Downtown Coordinator and West Plains Downtown Revitalization Executive Director Emily Edwards-Long delivered an update on local growth, highlighting new retail occupants, beautification initiatives and community events. more
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Family Nurse Practitioner Emily Redfearn is available for sports physicals at Ozarks Healthcare’s Zizzer Clinic, 1013 N. College St. in West Plains. Call 417-505-7123 to schedule an appointment.
Ozarks Healthcare urges families to prioritize health before back-to-school
As local students prepare for the upcoming school year, Ozarks Healthcare reminds parents and guardians to schedule routine healthcare needs — including annual checkups, sports physicals, vaccinations and behavioral health services — before classes begin on Aug. 24. more
Musicians gather on stage at Hatch Auditorium at the Library Center in Springfield during a Friday evening musical tribute celebrating the life and music of legendary Ozarks artist, storyteller and Blackberry Winter founder Marideth Sisco. Fom left: Linda Stoffel, Tenley Fraser, David Wilson, Mike Fraser and George Horne.
Sisco remembered in song
Several hundred friends, musicians and community members gathered Friday evening at Hatch Auditorium at the Library Center of Greene County for a tribute celebrating the life and music of Marideth Sisco, a beloved Missouri musician, storyteller and songwriter. more
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WPPD: Man charged after allegedly choking pregnant woman
A West Plains man has been charged with felony second-degree domestic assault after allegedly choking a pregnant woman, striking her in the head and threatening to kill her during an argument. more
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Southern Bank representatives present a $10,000 check to the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater West Plains Area (BGCWP) as part of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Des Moines Member Impact Fund. The donation reflects a $3 match for every $1 provided by Southern Bank. Twenty-two Missouri nonprofit organizations received grants totaling $25.9 million through the program, selected from 956 applications submitted across 174 member institutions. Front row: BGCWP Executive Director Elisabeth Cawthon, Southern Bank employees Lesa Ehret and Tyler Martin, and BGCWP Resource Development Officer Sherry Harper. Back row: BGCWP Director of Operations and Finance Cencio Leija and Southern Bank employees Kari Havenar, Joey Pettit, Jeromy Beasley, Weston Gant and Zach McNett.
Southern Bank donates $10K to Boys & Girls Club
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Headliners announced for 32nd annual Ozark Heritage Festival
Organizers have announced the headlining musical acts for the 32nd annual Ozark Heritage Festival, scheduled for Oct. 16 and 17 in downtown West Plains. more
County explores options for new sheriff's office and jail facility
The Howell County Commission has completed interviews with architectural firms following a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to conduct a needs assessment and provide potential design services for a new sheriff’s office, jail or justice center, according to Presiding Commissioner Ralph Riggs. more
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Carrell/Marshell reunion is today Descendants of Peter and Mary Carrell will hold the annual Carrell/Marshell family reunion beginning at 10:30 a.m. today at the VFW/American Legion Hall, 1491 … more
West Plains voters reject 1% sales tax; Durnell, Hardman claim primary victories
A sales tax proposition asking West Plains residents to approve a permanent 1% sales tax increase was decisively defeated during Tuesday’s primary election, with 83% of voters opposing the measure and 17% in favor.    more
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Representatives distribute informational materials during a veterans resource fair at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinic in West Plains. The event was held Thursday as part of the national Freedom 250 campaign and offered free information and resources for veterans, family members and caregivers. Topics covered included suicide prevention, caregiver support, homelessness services, enrollment, community care, women's health, telehealth and whole health. From left: Angie Bollinger, Wanda Jones, Leslie Anderson, Tim Pennington and Heather Russom-Earls.
West Plains VA Clinic holds resource fair
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New banners offer more visibility for WP businesses
Local businesses and organizations can now showcase their brands while supporting historic preservation and downtown development through the newly launched Downtown Banner Sponsorship Program. more
MSU-WP streamlines student services with one-stop shop
On Monday, Missouri State University-West Plains officials announced an update to campus office locations designed to enhance student services through a centralized one-stop shop in Hass-Darr Hall. more
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, R-Salem, second from right, visits Faithful Farming in Caulfield during his annual congressional farm tour. Joining Smith are farm owner Jake Long, left, and Long’s sons, J. Henry, center, and Jack, right.  The third-generation cow-calf operation runs about 200 head of cattle in rural Howell County.
U.S. Rep. Smith visits Caulfield farm during annual ag tour
On the eve of Tuesday’s primary election, U.S. Rep. Jason Smith made a stop at Caulfield as part of his annual farm tour to discuss agricultural concerns directly with local produccers. more
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Windshield smashed over novelty spray
A practical joke allegedly led to property damage after a man sprayed with a foul-smelling novelty spray responded by smashing the prankster’s windshield with a wrench, according to court records. more
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Local Girl Scouts Cara Jacques and Avery Lankford were recognized Thursday night for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, the organization’s highest honor. Troop leader Christy Reid, right, calls on the Scouts to continue living by the Girl Scout Promise during the celebration at the West Plains Civic Center. From left: Billie Weaver and her daughter, Girl Scout Avery Lankford, and Girl Scout Cara Jacques and her mother Caitlin Jacques.
Two WP Girl Scouts earn scouting’s highest honor
The achievements of two young women who earned the Girl Scouts’ highest honor were celebrated Thursday evening during a ceremony attended by family, friends and fellow Scouts. more
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Motorcyclist killed in crash
A 41-year-old West Plains man suffered fatal injuries in a two-vehicle crash on east U.S. 160 at County Road 1120, 3 miles east of West Plains, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
Gary Cope of West Plains, at left, looks over the ballot at the West Plains Public Library, polling location during Tuesday’s primary elections. Among the local measures on the ballot, West Plains voters are deciding on a proposed 1% city sales tax increase. If approved, the measure would double the city's current 1% sales tax to 2%, generating an estimated $4 million annually in permanent general revenue. City officials intend to use the funds initially to to build a proposed $14 million to $15 million indoor sports complex, with remaining revenue available for public safety, infrastructure and parks. As of noon about 125 voters had cast ballots at library. Election judges assisting Cope are, seated from left, Rosemary Hendon, Pam Thomas and David Kirk. Watch the Quill online and in print on Saturday for election results.
Casting ballots in West Plains
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Durnell, Pannett association clarified
Following a reader inquiry regarding potential ethics compliance, the Quill reviewed the professional relationship between 154th District Rep. Lisa Durnell and Lisa Pannett, who co-presented at a … more
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