Local attorney Hannon Ford, of Ford Estate Planning and Elder Law, will offer a free workshop, “Probate, Taxes and Nursing Homes, Oh My!” at 10 a.m. Saturday in the community room of the …
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5/28/25
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The West Plains High School Zizzer Pride Band competed in the Missouri State High School Activities Association State Band Music held May 1 through 3 on the University of Missouri campus in …
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5/27/25
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A group of seven transgender community members recently welcomed the community to a panel discussion, “Meet Your Transgender Neighbors.”
The two-hour event was open to the general …
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By Ky Brunkhorst,
Quill Contributing Writer
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5/24/25
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Local resident Stan Davis was recently honored at the Quilts of Valor and Vietnam Veteran Commemoration Lapel Pin Award Presentation at the Barton County Memorial Park in Lamar.
According to …
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5/24/25
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Below are several upcoming events at Missouri State University-West Plains, many of which are open to the community. Feel free to clip this calendar and keep it for your reference to make sure you …
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5/24/25
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March 18 meeting
The Willow Springs Tuesday Study Club met on March 18 at the Willow Springs Senior Center for a regular business meeting. Jane Bailey was the hostess for the day, assisted by …
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5/24/25
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During its August board meeting, the West Plains R-7 Board of Education will officially welcome McKrae Brewer, a West Plains High School student, as the 2025-2026 student school board …
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5/17/25
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Ninth grade
Gold: Dalton Boyd, Malila Cross, Bristol Dale, Brinley Duckett, Liam Greer, Cooper Holden, Chloe Jester, Stevie Ledbetter, Taylen Luster, Allie Marriott, Braxton Minnich, Isabella …
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5/17/25
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West Plains R-7 School district officials are congratulating West Plains High School Jazz Band members on their participation at the 23rd Annual Kansas City 18th and Vine Jazz Band Festival …
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5/16/25
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West Plains R-7 School District officials recently announced Michael Davis has been approved as the next coordinator of At Risk Services and director of the Zizzer Pride Academy.
Davis has been …
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5/16/25
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Several area cemeteries are planning cleanup days and Decoration Day activities. These are in addition to the announcements published on Page 11A of the May 7 issue of the Quill.
Jolliff …
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5/14/25
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The academic spotlight shone brightly on Thayer High School once again as it claimed overall top honors at the 38th annual Interscholastic Contest held April 11 at Missouri State University-West …
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5/14/25
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5/12/25
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Arts Alliance member events and activities:
May 12 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) “The Two Man Tour” Boon & Kiel, live music, The Yellow House, 209 W. Trish Knight St.
May 13 (6-7 p.m.) …
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5/10/25
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Several area cemeteries are planning cleanup days and Decoration Day activities:
Hebron Cemetery
Beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, a cleanup day will be held at Hebron Cemetery in Viola, …
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5/7/25
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The children of Ronald and Pamela Johnson invite the community to join them in celebrating their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary on May 17. The couple married at 8 p.m. May 23, 1975, in the …
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5/7/25
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Do you remember as well as I do?
The small library seemed even smaller by the dark paneled walls. Wrinkled brown and orange carpeting, obviously unpadded, covered the concrete floor. Unfinished …
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By Kathie Ledgerwood-Cox,
Branch Librarian
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5/7/25
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The Howell County Democratic Committee will host “Gathering of the Blue,” what organizers call a lively gathering of Democrats and interested activists, as the committee welcomes state …
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5/2/25
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The Zizzer Pride Varsity Band and Zizzer Concert and Chamber Choirs recently celebrated successful performances at Missouri High School Activities and Athletics Association District and State level …
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4/30/25
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