All are invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on July 25 to celebrate the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce’s move to 397 Jackie Garrett Drive, the former site of the Greater Ozarks Center for Advanced Technology. more

Cedarhurst of West Plains, 1521 U.S. 63, invites the community to celebrate “Yappy hour” from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday with residents, who have prepared homemade dog treats as a fundraiser for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. more

The West Plains Noon Rotary Club recently installed new officers. “Dynamic” leaders elected to their seats during the July 2 meeting are Lana Snodgras, president; Greg Carter, president-elect and Missy McGoldrick, secretary, said Rotary officials. On hand for the installation was Jim Thompson of the West Plains Sunrise Rotary Club. The newly elected leaders extended a heart-felt thank-you to past President Ramona Heiney for her dedicated service, noting, “We appreciate you immensely.” more

The West Plains R-7 School District recently hosted its annual Faculty and Staff Awards Luncheon. more

The Old-Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival will be held June 7 and 8, 2024. The annual event in downtown West Plains, Mo., celebrates Ozarks music and culture. Admission to all festival events is free. Festival hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. both days, with music beginning at noon. more

Rubydoo’s Vintage Events Center and Collins Farms will host a Mother/Daughter Big Hat Event from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. more

Free prom dresses available at WPHS more

Democrats in Howell County are invited to participate in the Howell County Democratic Party’s mass meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at the Yellow House Community Arts Center, 209 W. Trish Knight St. in West Plains. RSVP by contacting local party Co-Chair Terry Moore, 417-247-0033. more

Students from five Howell County schools competed at the Missouri Beta Convention, held Feb. 28 and 29 at the Branson Convention Center, with several qualifying to compete at the national level. more

A Baxter County, Ark., woman has been charged in connection with a house fire that happened just over a year ago near Gamaliel, Ark., after allegedly telling someone she paid someone else $500 to set fire to the house, which was occupied by three adults and a child. more

The West Plains Council on the Arts has issued a call for submissions for its juried exhibit, “Sky High: Eclipse and More,” to be displayed from March 30 through May 4 in the gallery on the mezzanine at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. more

In a poignant celebration of history, heritage and hope, the West Plains community gathered Saturday at the historic Lincoln School on for a dedication ceremony that encapsulated the spirit of unity and educational equality. The event, which drew about 80 attendees into the small, one-room schoolhouse, served as both a culmination of the restoration efforts and a tribute to the African American educational journey during the segregation era. more