A 36-year-old Gainesville man died of injuries suffered in a rollover accident late Saturday night, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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2/17/25
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A crash in Jonesboro, Ark., recently claimed the lives of a Shannon County resident and a man from Iowa.
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2/15/25
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Editor’s note: Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks’ Share a Heart Campaign runs each year through February. Over 16,600 families have been served by Springfield’s Ronald McDonald Houses, including 1,195 from Howell County. This week, through Sunday, is “Ronald McDonald Week.” McDonald’s of Mtn. View, West Plains and Willow Springs are offering paper hearts for donations of $1, $5, or $20, and the chance to win one of four $250 Great Southern Bank MasterCard gift cards by sharing a selfie with one of those paper hearts. Share the selfie on Facebook @RMHC.Ozarks to enter.
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By Sam MacPherson,
Quill Feature Contributor
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2/15/25
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A West Plains man is charged in Douglas County after allegedly soliciting nude photos and sexual activity from a teen in a youth residential facility where he was employed.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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2/14/25
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Just in time for Mother’s Day, Christos House will once again hold its annual Chocolate Festival in May. Chocolate lovers will be able to enjoy a wide selection of tasty treats from professional and amateur chocolatiers alike.
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2/14/25
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Editor’s note: The following article describes an investigation into the reported rape of a youth. While care has been taken to report on charges with sensitivity to survivors and readers, it may still be disturbing to read. If you are experiencing domestic or sexual violence, or if you’re a survivor of the same and in need of support, call Christos House’s hotline, 800-611-5853.
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2/13/25
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West Plains schools, including rural K-8 schools in addition to the R-7 district, and His Place Christian Academy will be closed today due to inclement weather forecast this morning, officials announced.
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BY ABBY HESS,
ABBYH@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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2/12/25
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A Howell County couple are facing felony drug and burglary charges related to the alleged discovery of methamphetamine during a traffic stop and the reported break-in and theft of items from a camper and a home in Willow Springs.
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2/11/25
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The Howell County Sheriff's Office has released the name of the man who was struck by a train Monday afternoon, Charles Allen Lightfoot Jr., 49, of West Plains. "Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends," officials with the sheriff's department said.
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BY QUILL STAFF,
NEWS@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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2/11/25
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Mtn. View-Birch Tree Liberty and West Plains schools have announced no classes will be held Tuesday due to forecast icy weather. Head Start programs in both cities, plus in Licking, will also be closed.
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2/10/25
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Craft brewers, distributors and area restaurants will be highlighted at the 11th annual West Plains BrewFest, set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. March 8 in the exhibit hall at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St., as a fundraiser for West Plains Council on the Arts. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample craft beers, kombucha, specialty drinks, coffees and special food offerings.
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2/10/25
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Due to anticipated winter weather, including a forecast of freezing rain, Willow Springs Municipal Court has canceled its docket for Wednesday.
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2/10/25
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Emily Godat, an attorney with Legal Services of Southern Missouri (LSSM), signed the historic register of attorneys practicing law in Howell County on Monday. She was accompanied by Corri Mader-Twillman, also an attorney with LSSM and a former public defender.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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2/8/25
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In the interest of helping local teens have a memorable experience at their high school formal, volunteers and the Alton Methodist Church have opened a chapter of Becca's Closet, a national nonprofit dedicated to assisting students who otherwise might not be able to afford the expenses normally associated with attending dances.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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2/7/25
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Koshkonong Elementary School is the recipient of two awards given by the Policy Research in Missouri Education (PRiME) Center at St. Louis University School of Education for promoting outstanding student growth during the 2023-24 school year.
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2/7/25
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The 2025 Explore West Plains guidebook is hot off the presses and now available at the Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, 2999 Porter Wagoner Blvd. It can also be found any West Plains hotel, and guidebook advertisers including medical offices, restaurants, retailers, real estate offices, the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce and the West Plains Daily Quill.
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2/7/25
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