The West Plains Council on the Arts this week announced a new date for the 31st annual Old-Time Music, Ozarks Heritage Festival. Traditionally held in June, the festival has moved to October 17 and …
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6/14/25
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After 33 years of dedicated service to Missouri State University-West Plains, Chancellor Dr. Dennis Lancaster will retire this summer. The Friends of the Garnett Library invite the community to a …
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6/14/25
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Missouri State University-West Plains has recently become the fourth higher education institution in Missouri to recognize the curriculum of codefi, a tech venture and workforce development firm …
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BY SAM MACPHERSON,
QUILL FEATURE CONTRIBUTOR
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6/13/25
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A Federal Express driver has been charged with stealing an animal and stealing property valued at $750 or more, both felonies, after allegedly taking a cane corso puppy while on his delivery …
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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6/11/25
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A Fayetteville, Ark., man has been charged after allegedly shooting at a car full of people in a West Plains hotel parking lot, striking one of them.
The West Plains Police Department, in …
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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6/11/25
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An educational workshop and field tour about prescribed fire will be held Saturday in West Plains, hosted by the South Central Missouri Prescribed Burn Association (PBA). During the morning, speakers …
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6/11/25
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Lane Schilmoeller, a dedicated educator who has spent over a decade at West Plains High School, has been named head coach of the school’s Speech and Debate program. Currently an assistant coach …
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By Sam MacPherson,
Quill Feature Contributor
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6/7/25
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Best of West Plains inside
The results are in! The Best of West Plains Reader’s Choice Awards have been published and results are inside today’s paper.
Extra copies are …
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6/7/25
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported two fatal traffic incidents on Tuesday, involving a toddler and an elderly woman.
A 2-year-old girl from Eminence is the victim of a fatal accident …
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6/6/25
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The 37th annual Wheels and Deals Car Show will be held June 14 at the West Plains Civic Center and the Quill is inviting classic car enthusiasts to drop by for a photo of their car, to be featured in …
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6/4/25
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Tiffany D. Dusenbury, 39, West Plains, has been charged with felony second-degree arson after allegedly setting a fire in a Peace Valley area home and walking away from it without contacting …
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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6/4/25
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In these unprecedented times, humankind is seeking something to unify, to heal, to provide a sense of stability. Well, society needn’t look any further than one of the oldest artistic …
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By Sam MacPherson,
Quill Feature Contributor
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6/4/25
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Admission to the Heart of the Ozarks Fair is half price at $5 today at the fairgrounds on north U.S. 63 in West Plains, and the featured event will be a gospel concert at the grandstands given by …
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6/4/25
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The West Plains Kiwanis Club will hold its annual fundraiser golf tournament Friday at the West Plains Country Club. Proceeds will benefit local youth and fund scholarships, swim team activities and …
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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5/31/25
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Commission to consider cleaning bids
Howell County Commissioners are set to review bids during their Monday meeting, which will begin at 10 a.m. in the conference room on the second floor of the …
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5/31/25
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The Cureall Cemetery Association will hold its annual general meeting at 1 p.m. June 7 at the cemetery. The meeting was rescheduled due to inclement weather.
The cemetery is located off of …
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5/31/25
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In September 1982, Steve and Cathy Driscoll escaped the suburban sprawl of St. Louis and settled in the Ozarks.
The couple purchased 40 acres a few miles southeast of West Plains. It was …
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By Sam MacPherson,
Quill Feature Contributor
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5/30/25
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An 18-year-old West Plains man has been charged with a felony after allegedly taking part in an assault and punching a man after the victim had been knocked unconscious by a youth.
Gage A. …
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By Kimberly Langston,
Kimberlylangston@westplainsdailyquill.net
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5/30/25
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