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T25 Florida State 27 Miami 20 (COPY:V0769) <<CAT:Sports-Football>> T25 Florida State 27 Miami 20 apa341943-Actuality--TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-(Jordan Travis, Florida State … more
4 wounded in shooting at shopping mall near Kansas City; 3 suspects in custody
Authorities say four people have been wounded in a shooting at a shopping mall in Missouri near Kansas City. Independence police Officer Jack Taylor said shots erupted around 2:20 p.m. Friday in the … more
Commission: Winter road equipment bids due Monday
Bids for a salt spreader bed, snow plow blade and bed liner to be used by the Northern Howell County Commission Road and Bridge Department are due to the commission by 11 a.m. and are on the tentative agenda to be opened and considered during the commission’s Monday session. more
Richards School Board set to meet Thurs.
The Richards School Board is set to hold its monthly session at 6 p.m. Thursday in the school boardroom. more
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City of Willow Springs fields budget requests in recent work session
It's the time of year for many local governments to meet and discuss budgets for the upcoming year, going over the wish lists and urgent needs of their departments to determine priorities and finalize where money is spent and how much, and that's no different for the city of Willow Springs. more
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&ldquo;Not sure what his name was, but we call him Martin,&rdquo; said West Plains Regional Animal Shelter volunteer Trish Hammen, introducing this wayward pooch to the community. &ldquo;He was found walking in the middle of the highway. A good Samaritan stopped and picked him up.&nbsp;He was very skinny and hungry. He has since gained some weight and is learning to trust people.&rdquo;&nbsp;Shelter volunteers are not sure what breeds he is mixed with, but speculate he may be part red heeler or pit bull terrier. Martin is believed to be around 1 year old and will be neutered soon. The fee to adopt is $50. Prospective adopters are invited to drop by the shelter on BB Highway in West Plains or call 417-256-8438.
WPRAS annual fundraiser auction raises $3K toward building completion
The Oct. 28 annual West Plains Regional Animal Shelter Volunteer and Friends Fall/Winder Dinner and Silent Auction raised about $3,000, including contributions from businesses donating money before the event to support the shelter’s efforts. more
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Kansas City to hire 2 overdose investigators in face of rising fentanyl deaths
Kansas City is hiring two overdose investigators as part of an effort to reduce fentanyl deaths in the Missouri city. The ordinance passed Thursday by the city council also requires overdoses to be … more
Rockies News Digest
Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Colorado, Utah, Montana and Wyoming stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Colorado, Utah, … more
Deep South News Digest, 1pm update
Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Deep South stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Deep South and the rest of the world, visit … more
Retired Army National Guard Brigadier General Mike Pace, West Plains, served as the grand marshal for this year's Veterans Day parade, held Friday in downtown West Plains. During his military career, Pace earned many distinctive honors, and at one point was the joint force land component commander, in operations control commanding all Army units of the Missouri National Guard. He is a Bronze Star recipient who retired from military service in 2008, and during his service also was employed for about 33 years with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, achieving the rank of major and retiring as director of the criminal investigation bureau in Jefferson City. He is being driven along the parade route by the owner of the classic Camaro in which he is riding, Tillman Durham. Watch Wednesday's Quill for more parade pictures.
Grand Marshal Brigadier General Mike Pace
Local veterans, including a group of Marines at left, salute the American flag during the singing of the &quot;Star Spangled Banner&quot; by the West Plains High School Concert Choir. An assembly was held Friday morning at the high school to honor veterans following a breakfast sponsored by the school district and served by members of the high school Student Council.
Zizzers host annual 'Salute to Veterans' assembly
Student Council members at West Plains High School served a Veterans Day breakfast to veterans and their families Friday morning in the high school cafeteria. American flag cookies were also served and middle school Student Council members made treat bags and penned notes thanking veterans for their service. Seated, from left: Scott Womack, Jerry Womack, Frankie Jones partially obscuring Joe Lovelace, Vicki Lovelace, Jerry Surritte and Shirley Surritte. Standing is freshman student council member Kailyn Cauthen.
WPHS StuCo serves breakfast to veterans
FILE - Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher, a Republican, speaks to reporters during a news conference, Feb. 9, 2023, in the House Lounge of the state Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo. Missouri&rsquo;s troubled House speaker is getting blowback after he hired another former House speaker who had pleaded guilty to assault to be his chief of staff. Plocher's Democratic counterpart on Thursday, Nov. 9, called his hiring of former Speaker Rod Jetton &ldquo;a gross affront to survivors of domestic violence.&rdquo; (AP Photo/David A. Lieb, File)
Embattled Missouri House speaker hires a former House speaker who pleaded guilty to assault
Missouri's troubled House speaker has hired a former House speaker who pleaded guilty to assault as his chief of staff. Republican Speaker Dean Plocher unveiled Rod Jetton as his top aide Thursday, … more
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The back wheels of a trailer attached to a semiatruck overturned during a sharp turn at about 8 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of West Thornburgh Street and Lincoln Avenue in West Plains, dumping some of its load and blocking traffic at the intersection. The cab and front wheels of the trailer remained upright, and no injuries were reported for the driver, who was making a delivery to the Armstrong Flooring lumber yard a few blocks north of the intersection, off of Abe Taylor Street. Hughes Towing helped with stabilizing the trailer while West Plains police officers directed traffic around the intersection. Meanwhile the dumped lumber was offloaded while waiting for another trailer to come pick up the load.
Trailer delivering lumber to Armstrong overturns blocks shy of destination
Dr. Joby Steele
Dr. Joby Steele named 2024-25 West Plains Middle School Principal
Officials with the West Plains R-7 School District announce Dr. Joby Steele will take the reins at West Plains Middle School as the new principal for the 2024-2025 school year. more
Willow Springs School Board meets Monday
The Willow Springs School Board is set to meet in regular session at 6 p.m. Monday in the Board Conference Room. more
West Plains Bank and Trust Company is a $500 sponsor of the West Plains Noon Rotary Club Boots and Barbecue fundraiser for the Rotary Backpack Program set to start at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets to the fundraiser at Rubydoo&rsquo;s Event Center, 9420 County Road 9190, are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. Festivities will include a barbecue dinner, cash bar, music, live auction, hay rides and a &ldquo;cash bubble house&rdquo; game. To purchase tickets, go online to eventbrite.com and search for &ldquo;Boots &amp;amp; BBQ&rdquo; hosted by the West Plains Noon Rotary Club, or visit Ozark Marketing Company, 983 E. U.S. 160, or State Farm-Ramona Heiney, 1024 Porter Wagoner Blvd., both in West Plains. From left, Scott Corman, Kara McGinnis, Karen Smith, Vicki Belt, Ramona Heiney, Becky Brewer, Bailey Stephens, Cass Denton and Nathan Cropper.
WP Bank and Trust supports Rotary Backpack Program fundraiser
Texas Co. sheriff investigating shooting death in Bucyrus area
Texas County Sheriff Scott Lindsey is reporting an investigation into a fatal shooting that happened about 3 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Bucyrus, about five miles west of Houston. more
Normandy Veteran Ken Hay MBE, poses with an art installation of life-sized servicemen silhouettes by community project 'Standing with Giants' ahead of the Remembrance Day, at Kensington Gardens in London, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 to pay tribute to all those who have lost their lives in service for the country. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung）
Indiana Digest
Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select Indiana stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of Indiana and the rest of the world, visit … more
Gov. Mike Parson gave remarks on Tuesday preceding the groundbreaking of a building on the Missouri State University-West Plains campus that will house the university's TJ Swift House A.S.C.E.N.D. Program. A.S.C.E.N.D. stands for Autism Support Can Empower New Directions, and is already in place at MSU-WP, offering support services for students with autism. Other speakers included MSU President Clif Smart, MSU-WP Chancellor Dennis Lancaster, Tracey Hollis of TJ Swift House and 33rd District State Sen. Karla Eslinger, who introduced Parson.
Governor attends MSU-WP groundbreaking for Center for Autism and Neurodiversity
Gov. Mike Parson visited West Plains on Tuesday to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the building that will permanently house an existing autism student support program at Missouri State University-West Plains. more
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