The memory of Larry Dean Cochran of West Plains, and his service both as a veteran and a volunteer driving patients for Disabled American Veterans (DAV), has been honored with a plaque installed at the West Plains clinic of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Cochran served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Goldsborough for four years and did two tours in Vietnam. He spent 21 years as a volunteer with the DAV. The main location of the John J. Pershing VA Medical Clinic is in Poplar Bluff, and the Poplar Bluff VAMC Voluntary Services reports during that time, Cochraan logged over 9,106 hours and 180,043 miles driving 1,604 veterans to their appointments. Cochran died June 7 at the age of 82. His family and West Plains VA Clinic staff, a former driver and current drivers and turned out for the plaque installation. In the words of John J. Pershing VAMC Facility Telehealth Coordinator Wanda Jones, "He will be missed." Cochran's family members were presented with a plaque to take home. From left: Cochran's sister Kathleen Rogers, his wife Nadine Cochran, his brother Charles Cochran, and cousins David Taylor and Lynn Jefferies. more

The Sharp County Arkansas Sheriff's Department has announced charges against three individuals, including one suspect that was incarcerated, that allegedly involved in methamphetamine trafficking. more

August has arrived and with it the 2024-2025 school year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages parents to include conversations about safety when preparing their students for school. more

With the new school year almost here, Baxter County, Ark., Sheriff John Montgomery and his office staff would like parents and kids to think and talk about the internet, social media and online safety including cyber bullying. more

Douglas County had some contested races during the recent primary elections, but incumbents won the day and the offices, with no Democratic challengers on the county ballot. The results of the Aug. 6 primaries were provided by the Douglas County Clerk’s Office after press time on Friday evening. more

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control has announced the arrest of Jordan R. Leisgang, 27, of Seymour, Wisc., in connection with the alleged theft of cattle in August 2023. more