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9/30/26
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A West Plains man has been charged with first-degree rape and class E felony incest following a grand jury indictment in Howell County Circuit Court.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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9/30/26
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Traditional craftspeople, historical reenactors and living history encampments will showcase the pioneer spirit of the Ozarks during the 32nd annual Ozark Heritage Festival in downtown West Plains.
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9/30/26
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The Ozarks Healthcare Foundation will host its 13th annual Blue Jean Ball this Saturday, bringing an evening of Western-themed entertainment, live music and fundraising to Silver Springs Ranch.
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9/30/26
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Two Festus residents suffered fatal injuries when their gyrocopter struck a power line and crashed in Reynolds County.
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9/30/26
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Following a Sept. 11 disturbance at the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Lofts that resulted in charges for two non-students, Chancellor Zora Mulligan issued a statement addressing the incident and detailing updates to campus safety protocols.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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9/30/26
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After more than two decades at Shannon Hall, the Missouri State University-West Plains Mtn. Grove location is relocating back to its original home at Faurot Hall.
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9/30/26
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9/30/26
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Thirteen-year-old Joselyn Hancock, reported missing in the Camp area of Fulton County, Ark., has been found.
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9/29/26
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Christos House domestic violence shelter is launching a 60-day fundraising campaign to secure the final $280,000 needed to complete its new tiny homes shelter village for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
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9/26/26
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Downtown West Plains will transform into a celebration of Ozark music and local heritage as Dolly & Porter Days returns for its second year. This year’s festival spans two days, starting Friday and continuing Oct. 3.
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9/26/26
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Last chance to enter Quill pet lookalike contest
Monday is the deadline to enter and vote in the West Plains Daily Quill’s Copy Cats, Doggy Doubles photo contest, presented by All …
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9/26/26
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A 68-year-old Willow Springs man suffered fatal injuries in a two-vehicle crash at 10:07 a.m. Thursday on Highway 95, 4 miles south of Mtn. Grove in Wright County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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9/26/26
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The Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce has launched a new online Giving Guide designed to connect local residents and businesses with area nonprofit organizations.
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9/23/26
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An interactive live animal presentation by Dickerson Park Zoo’s education department will highlight the new family attractions coming to downtown West Plains for the 32nd annual Ozark Heritage Festival.
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9/23/26
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About 35 visitors representing eight communities across the Midwest, along with program staff and partners, conclude several days in West Plains today as part of the inaugural Midwest Memory Grant program administered by Forecast Public Art.
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BY ABBY HESS, ABBYH@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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9/23/26
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A Texas County man pleaded guilty Sept. 14 in federal court to sexual exploitation of a minor, drug trafficking and firearms charges.
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9/23/26
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For many families, figuring out how to navigate care for an aging parent doesn’t happen until there’s a crisis. By then, the questions are harder and the options can be confusing.
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BY JOHN DEATHERAGE FOR THE QUILL
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9/19/26
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