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

Fifty-two students participated in the weeklong Summer Scholars Academy from June 24 to 28 at Missouri State University-West Plains. Participants from Alton, Koshkonong, Mtn. View, Thayer, West Plains, Willow Springs and Mammoth Spring, Ark., attended the event. more

Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains will host a presentation about 19th century geographer and explorer Henry Rowe Schoolcraft at 6 p.m. Tuesday, at the center, located inside MSU-WP’s Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St. more

John and Judy Stewart of Eminence celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a beautiful country wedding vow renewal ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2024, at Mt. Zion Church in Akers. more

Sarah Martin graduates from Ole Miss more

Officials with the workforce development and community education office at Missouri State University-West Plains will offer an eight-week certified nursing assistant training program beginning Aug. 5. more

Students on the chancellor’s and dean’s lists for the spring 2024 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of study. more

Local artist Rhonda Richter’s artwork will be featured on the first floor of Ozarks Small Business Incubator, 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains, through the end of September. more

Pine Meadows Venue is hosting a Red, White & Blue Concert for a Cause to benefit Whetstone Boys Ranch. more

The Mtn. View Alumni Association reminds its members that the annual meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mtn. View First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 409 U.S. 60. more

In their partnership to bring quarterly art displays to the West Plains Public Library, the library and West Plains Council on the Arts will host an exhibition of artwork by participants at Honest Imaginations Day Habilitation through September. more

The Missouri State Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood held its 130th annual convention June 7 through 9. More than 300 representatives of P.E.O. chapters across Missouri attended including Chapter MC member Melinda Ray and Chapter CM President Jerris Armstrong, both of West Plains. more

On June 15, the Christos House Chocolate Festival unfolded in all its sugary glory at the First United Methodist Church in West Plains. The event, held from noon to 4 p.m., was a much-anticipated celebration for chocolate lovers of all ages. With an entry fee of just $10, attendees were treated to 20 tasting tickets, allowing them to sample a wide array of delectable chocolate creations from both professional and amateur chocolatiers. For the little ones aged 10 and under, entry was free with adult supervision, making it a family-friendly affair. more

If you haven't yet experienced the magic of "Mary Poppins" at the historic Avenue Theatre, you're in luck—but just barely. This weekend is your final chance to catch this enchanting summer tradition that's been captivating audiences of all ages. more

In a poignant celebration of Juneteenth, the Lincoln School welcomed Lamar Johnson, a man whose story of resilience and justice captured the hearts of many, to its historic halls. The visit was marked not only by Johnson’s compelling presentation but also by an essay contest that challenged students to delve deeply into themes of conviction, integrity, and personal connection. more

Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains have announced their vice chancellor’s and chancellor’s list honorees for the 2024 spring semester. more