The West Plains Senior Center will be closed April 8 for the total solar eclipse that will occur that day, announces Administrator Joy Pace. more

Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains recently awarded donor-funded scholarships from the Missouri State University Foundation to students for the 2023-2024 academic year. more

The Southern Ozarks Community Orchestra will be in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the historic Star Theatre in downtown Willow Springs. The program to be presented, “A Musical Buffet,” will feature a “smorgasbord of musical delights,” said officials with the Willow Springs Arts Council, which is sponsoring the performance. more

West Plains R-7 School District officials extend their congratulations to high school sophomore Emily Ritter for her acceptance into the Missouri Fine Arts Academy at Missouri State University in Springfield. In honor of Ritter’s “exceptional talent and unwavering dedication,” district officials shared one of Ritter’s captivating colored pencil drawings, a honey dipper dripping with honey. more

Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla has announced the names of students who made the honor list for the fall 2023 semester.  more

Two Tigers with local ties are recipients of the 2024 Mizzou ’39 Award, presented to outstanding seniors in the spirit of service that was the cornerstone of the 1839 founding of the University of Missouri in Columbia, officials announce. more

In West Plains, an air of excitement and anticipation is building as the Lincoln School, a beacon of cultural heritage and community empowerment, prepares to welcome two illustrious guests. Crockett … more

Local McDonald’s owner/operators Andi and Marc Vaini recently visited West Plains Middle School to join Mary-Louise Grisham’s art class. The reason for the visit was to celebrate art and surprise three students who chose to make McDonald’s food replicas out of paper for their art project. McDonald’s celebrated the students and their love for art with Chicken McNuggets, smoothies, McDonald’s food vouchers and a $500 check donation from Andi and Marc Vaini to the West Plains Middle School art program. more

Hello fellow food lovers and welcome back to my kitchen. Today, we embark on an adventure to create the ultimate One-Pan Lemon Chicken & Orzo, a dish that promises not only to satiate your hunger but to transform your dining experience into an unforgettable saga of culinary delight. So, tie your apron, sharpen your knives, and let the magic begin! 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 celebration of the completion of the 2023 Operation Christmas Child shoebox project by Samaritan’s Purse will be held at 10 a.m. March 23 at Crossway Fellowship Church, 220 Drew St. in Willow Springs. more

Operation Christmas Child celebration March 23  more

The Friends of the Paul Weaver Library will present the group’s 11th annual art extravaganza, Tour D'Art, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 18. This year's theme is, "An Artful Journey" and will take place in the John E. Miller Education Complex on the Ozarka College campus in Melbourne, Ark. 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

Mtn. View Alumni planning meeting scheduled more

In an inspiring initiative to foster community involvement and address critical issues faced by our aging population, the Missouri Master Plan on Aging announces a key event that is drawing the attention of many local residents. A Town Hall meeting, aptly titled a "Listening Session," is scheduled to take place, promising an engaging and informative two-hour discussion dedicated to senior issues. This event is poised to be a significant opportunity for community members to come together and contribute to a dialogue that affects a vital segment of our society. more

The Willow Springs Senior Center, 501 Senior Lane, will host its monthly dance at 7 p.m. Friday. more