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Cooley memorial scholarships awarded at Liberty High School
Two Mtn. View-Birch Tree Liberty High School seniors were recently awarded Justin Cooley Memorial Scholarships in recognition of service, leadership and community involvement. more
Members of the Josiah Howell Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution recently inducted David Tanner as a new member. The group, meets at 5 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month, was treated during that same meeting to a medley of patriotic songs by the Ozark AcousChicks. The next meeting is scheduled for June 6 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion hall, 1401 Bill Virdon Blvd. Front row from left: Karen Hutchins, Judy Johnson, Leann Dorn and Tami Rigus. Second row: Carol Benz, Melinda Vance and Fran King. Back row: Rebecca Conatser, Amber Martin, Monica Gallagher and Donna Jones.
Josiah Howell SAR inducts new member, hosts Ozark AcousChicks
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Members of the West Plains High School Student Council recently received the Honor Council Silver Award from the Missouri Association of Student Councils  (MASC) during the 2026 MASC State Convention at Branson High School. Front row, from left: adviser Karsyn Smith, Raelynn Steckman, Kynlee Norberg, Rose Phelps, Kayleigh Kinder, Makenzie Kinder, McKrae Brewer, Maren Thompson, Olivia Rodriguez and adviso\er Kirsten Peterson. Back row:Jeremiah Palmer, Rylee Smith, Indie Barry, Kinlee Adams, Avrie Girdley, Natalie Ell, Sophia Combs, June Brown and Skylar Bell. Payton Tidwell and Molly Orr were also members of the 2025-26 Student Council.
West Plains High School StuCo earns state recognition
The West Plains High School Student Council recently received the Honor Council Silver Award from the Missouri Association of Student Councils during the 2026 MASC State Convention at Branson High School. more
Mtn. Home to host weekend gun and knife show
G&S Promotions will host a Gun and Knife Show this weekend at the Baxter County Fairgrounds, located at 1507 Fairgrounds Drive in Mtn. Home, Ark. more
Kennedy Bergman
West Plains student graduates from UCM with engineering degree
      When Kennedy Bergman crossed the stage at the University of Central Missouri’s Spring 2026 Commencement, she did so with a degree in hand, a career start already … more
West Plains High School senior and Zizzer Pride Band standout Michael Simon, seated at center, signed a letter of intent to attend and play for Central Methodist University (CMU) in Fayette. A signing ceremony was held April 23 at the high school. Seated with Simons are his mother Samantha Simons, left, and father Matthew Simons. Back row: West Plains Band Director Zane Johnson; CMU professor of woodwinds and music theory Lucas White; Simons’ brother, Matthew Simons, who is also involved in the CMU music program; West Plains assistant band director A.J. Haessly; and Howell Valley band director and former West Plains R- 7 director of bands Jim Williamson.
Michael Simons signs with CMU
West Plains student performs with SEMO Wind Ensemble at WindFest
Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) student Kadin Ostermeier of West Plains recently performed with the university’s Wind Ensemble at WindFest, a featured concert event held March 22 at … more
Friends and family of Margie Gunter, seated centrally in burgundy, gathered Sunday at the West Plains Senior Center to celebrate her 100th birthday. The event featured a 1920s theme in honor of Gunter, a longtime West Plains resident who officially turned 100 on Monday. Loved ones gathered to recognize a century of life, memories, family and community.
Centenarian celebration
Travis Smith to host campaign kickoff Thursday
Travis Mitchell Smith will host a campaign kickoff event for state representative in Missouri’s 154th District from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Ostermeier Brewing Company (OBC), 1872 U.S. 63 in West … more
Howell County Democrats to host Gathering of the Blue
      The Howell County Democrats will host a Gathering of the Blue event from 1:30 to 4 p.m. May 23 at The Yellow House in West Plains. The gathering, located at … more
Richards School announces 3rd quarter honor rolls
    PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL Third grade: Kynna Adams, Avery Driskell, Lily Finke, Jaxton Guidry, Boden Kinder, Cayden McKee, Revan Rich, Colt Roberts, Tucker Rogers, Jaelyn … more
Cassandra Warren is the winner of the West Plains Lions Club's St. Patrick's Day Meat and Freezer Fundraiser, taking home a $550 prize package featuring a mini-freezer and a variety of meat from Mason's Midwest Meats. The drawing was held March 16, with ticket proceeds benefiting the club's local vision assistance, charity and service projects. From left: Caitlin Hensley of Mason's Midwest Meats, Lions Club member Carolyn Hoover, Lions Club secretary Tom Caldwell, Warren, Lions Club treasurer Bryan Adcock and Lions Club vice president Reta Reed.
Lions Club names drawing winner
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Willow Springs Middle School student Addison Kelly holds her fourth-place plaque for Onsite Painting from the Missouri Beta Convention. Her top-five finish secured her a qualifying spot to compete at the National Junior Beta Convention, scheduled for June 23 through 27 in Nashville, Tenn. The onsite painting competition challenges students to create an original work of art within a set time, allowing them to showcase their creativity and artistic skill. Kelly and her fellow middle school Beta students recently traveled to the state convention to compete in a variety of academic and creative events alongside peers from across Missouri.
WSMS student qualifies for National Beta contest
Meet Piper, a male kitten, estimated to be about 5 months old, who was recently abandoned outside the West Plains Regional Animal Shelter. According to shelter volunteer Trish Hammen, the young cat is a sweetheart and would make a great family pet. The adoption fee is $40, which includes the cost of neutering and vaccinations. To adopt Piper or learn about other animals available for adoption, visit the shelter at 1486 BB Highway in West Plains or call 417-256-8438.
PET OF THE WEEK
Spring River Gem and Mineral Club announces remaining 2026 schedule
The Spring River Gem and Mineral Club has announced its program schedule for the remainder of the year, kicking off with the club's annual summer picnic on June 5. more
West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff, second from left, has been welcomed as the newest member of the Josiah Howell Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. The swearing-in took place during the Desert Storm Remembrance Ceremony hosted by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Warms on Feb. 27 at the Peoples Park Military Memorial in West Plains. From left are JHSAR Historian Jerry Roberts, Topliff, JHSAR Treasurer Paul London and JHSAR President Garry Pirch. Pirch administered the SAR oath to the mayor during the patriotic event.
Mayor Topliff joins SAR
Jessie Root performs a fire-breathing and singing routine as part of the "Outfit of Oddities" act during the inaugural Willow's Got Talent competition held April 11 in downtown Willow Springs. The act took second place in the competition.
Inaugural Bear-ly Spring Festival, talent show draw crowds despite early rain
Despite early rain showers, the inaugural Bear-ly Spring Festival and Willow's Got Talent competition brought crowds downtown on April 11 for a day of community entertainment. more
Marcus Allen will lead the "Enjoying the Rivers of the Ozarks" discussion at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Ozarks Heritage Research Center.
OHRC to host 'Enjoying the Rivers of the Ozarks' presentation
Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center at Missouri State University-West Plains will host a presentation titled "Enjoying the Rivers of the Ozarks" at 6 p.m. Tuesday. more
Denise Henderson Vaughn, left, receives the Daughters of the American Revolution Conservation Medal and Conservation Certificate Award from Mary Ann Mutrux, conservation committee chair for the Ozark Spring chapter of the NSDAR.
Denise Vaughn receives DAR Conservation Medal
    Denise Henderson Vaughn recently received the Daughters of the American Revolution Conservation Medal and Conservation Certificate Award. Mary Ann Mutrux, conservation … more
Abigail Novykova
Willow Springs student earns Lt. Gov. Award for American Patriotism
A 10-year-old Willow Springs Elementary student has been recognized as one of the top 10 winners in a statewide contest about American pride. more
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