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History of Richards House topic of Nov. 3 Friends of the Garnett Library meeting
The history of the Richards House at Missouri State University-West Plains will be the topic of the Friends of the Garnett Library luncheon and meeting at noon Nov. 3 in rooms 104 and 105 of the Lybyer Technology Center on the MSU-WP campus. more
WPHS to host Veterans Day events Nov. 10
West Plains High School will host a Veterans Day assembly at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 10. more
A-State announces honors summer honors students
Students on the chancellor’s and dean’s lists for summer 2023 at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours of study. All counties listed are in Arkansas. more
St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Plains, will hold its annual Christmas Craft and Decor Sale Nov. 2 through 4. The sale has been held yearly for more than 30 years, with handcrafted items in a variety of styles, free apple cider, and chili, hot dog and Frito pie dinners with chips, drink and a dessert for dine in or carry out at $6 each. A giveaway will be held at 3 p.m. Nov. 4 for a handcrafted quilt and a Christmas tree pre-decorated with handcrafted ornaments. This year, the quilt winner will get to choose one of the two quilts shown above, pieced by Barbara Freeman and quilted by Gary Smith. The patterns are "Allietare" and "Sea Swept." Tickets for both drawings are $1 each or $5 for six. A portion of the sale's proceeds will be donated to Martha Vance Samaritan Outreach Center. From left: St. Paul Lutheran Craft Group members Marcella Mickey, Freeman, Kathy Little and Marsha Kelly.
St. Paul Lutheran Church sets Christmas Craft & Décor Sale dates: Nov. 2-4
St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Plains will hold its annual Christmas Craft and Décor Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4. more
St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Plains, will hold its annual Christmas Craft and Decor Sale Nov. 2 through 4. The sale has been held yearly for more than 30 years, with handcrafted items in a variety of styles, free apple cider, and chili, hot dog and Frito pie dinners with chips, drink and a dessert for dine in or carry out at $6 each. A giveaway will be held at 3 p.m. Nov. 4 for a handcrafted quilt and a Christmas tree pre-decorated with handcrafted ornaments. This year, the quilt winner will get to choose one of the two quilts shown above, pieced by Barbara Freeman and quilted by Gary Smith. The patterns are "Allietare" and "Sea Swept." Tickets for both drawings are $1 each or $5 for six. A portion of the sale's proceeds will be donated to Martha Vance Samaritan Outreach Center. From left: St. Paul Lutheran Craft Group members Marcella Mickey, Freeman, Kathy Little and Marsha Kelly.
St. Paul Lutheran Church's Christmas Craft & Décor Sale starts Thursday
St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Plains will hold its annual Christmas Craft and Décor Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4. more
The West Plains High School Speech and Debate team competed Oct. 13 and 14 in a tournament at Missouri State University in Springfield. The following students moved on to semifinals in their events: Kaylee Adams, Alannah Gower, Grace Eades, Taylor Merriman, Myah Hibler, Zane Vermillion and Caden Sciotto. Of those who competed in semifinals, Sciotto, a sophomore, moved on to finals, and was awarded second place in Novice Original Oratory at his first-ever Speech and Debate tournament.
WPHS Speech and Debate novice places 2nd in first-ever competition
Halloween revelers wait in line outside the Fine Arts Academy Spook House, one of the many activities, events and contests held during last year's Scare on the Square in downtown West Plains. The event was held for the first time in several years and featured a hot dog giveaway, food vendors, bounce houses, a cakewalk, photos, face painting and other family-friendly fun sponsored by members and supporters of the West Plains Downtown Revitalization group. Roughly 1,200 people attended, far exceeding expected crowd numbers, said organizers. Most participants got into the spirit of the occasion by wearing creative homemade and store-bought costumes, as shown. 
Scare on the Square promises frightful delight in downtown West Plains
Officials with the West Plains Downtown Revitalization group say they are “thrilled” to bring back the "spooktacular" fun of Scare on the Square for a second consecutive year, transforming the heart of downtown into a Halloween haven for families and fun-seekers alike. more
WS FCCLA to host veterans breakfast, assembly
The Willow Springs High School Family Career and Community Leaders organization will host its annual Veterans Day Assembly at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 10 in the Munford Gymnasium on the high school campus. more
Shoppers browse through the books available at the recent Friends of the Paul Weaver Library Book Sale held on Ozarka College’s main campus in Melbourne, Ark.
Friends of the Paul Weaver Library declare book sale successful
The Ozarka College Friends of the Paul Weaver Library in Melbourne, Ark., recently partnered with Melbourne’s Manna House Thrift Store to host their annual book sale. more
Officials with West Plains R-7 School District and sponsor Community First Banking Company congratulate West Plains Elementary first grade “Safe Character" kids of the month. From left: Community First representative Daniel McKinney; students Natalie Lane, Audrey Ray, Sage Werner, Kingsley Cale, Cash Young, Harlem Shipp and Rose Schram; and Assistant Principal Virginia Uphaus.
WPE celebrates first grade character kids
Dr. Brooks Blevins, the Noel Boyd Professor of Ozarks Studies at Missouri State University, will present “Mythological Monsters of the Ozarks” Thursday at Missouri State University-West Plains’s Garnett Library. The event is hosted by the university’s Ozarks Heritage Research Center.
Learn about ‘Mythological Monsters of the Ozarks’ on Thursday
Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center at Missouri State University-West Plains will host a presentation on the “Mythological Monsters of the Ozarks” beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. more
Painting party benefit for Christos House is Tuesday
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but the Christmas season is just around the corner. more
Natalie Brazeal's West Plains High School earth science, physics, Project Lead the Way and engineering classes are working with the City of West Plains to make plans for the 2024 Eclipse, sparking astronomy interest. Students are leading projects like documentaries and podcasts and recently visited Missouri State University’s Baker Observatory just north of Marshfield.
NASA ambassador to visit WP to offer demo on safe viewing of the sun
NASA ambassador Dr. David J. Thomas will be in West Plains from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 to discuss safe viewing of the sun ahead of the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse. Thomas will bring a solar-filtered telescope to set up on the lawn of the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St., to allow people to see the sun safely in its usual state. more
Coach Joel Wyatt spoke to Sunrise Rotarians recently during a morning meeting at the West Plains Country Club, sharing updates on the current status of the West Plains Zizzers Football Team. The Sunrise Roatary Club meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays weekly.
Sunrise Rotarians hear football season update
Joel Wyatt, head Zizzer football coach, recently updated the West Plains Sunrise Rotary Club on the current football season. more
People's Choice voting begins for Optimist Club fall contest
People’s Choice voting has begun for the West Plains Optimist Club Fall Display Contest on display in downtown West Plains. more
Branson Marching Invitational
Bear Pride Band boasts first-place rankings
Willow Springs School District officials have shared the results of two recent competitions attended by the high school’s Bear Pride Band. The band placed first overall in the Class 1A division during during an Oct. 7 contest hosted by Mtn. Grove High School. Altogether, the band earned an Excellent rating, and won first place overall, best drum major, best color guard, best general effect, best visual effect, second place percussion and second place music for the class division. The band traveled again on Saturday to the Branson Marching Invitational, where accolades were won for best visual, best music, best color guard and best outstanding effect, earning the Bear Pride players a first place ranking overall in Class 1A. more
Silas Stevens is the winner of West Plains Public Library's recent book-themed Lego contest, with his portrayal of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit." He won a set of Classic Legos and a copy of “The Lego Ideas Book.”
WP Library invites patrons to cast votes for best literary-themed pumpkin
The West Plains Public Library has announced the winner of the Lego contest held in September is Silas Stephens for his portrayal of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic, “The Hobbit.”    more
Silas Stevens is the winner of West Plains Public Library's recent book-themed Lego contest, with his portrayal of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit." He won a set of Classic Legos and a copy of “The Lego Ideas Book.”
Library announces Lego contest winner; new contest starts Monday
The West Plains Public Library has announced the winner of the Lego contest held in September is Silas Stephens for his portrayal of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic, “The Hobbit.”    more
The West Plains Model Railroad Club is holding its fifth annual fall train display, open 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 29th at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds off of north U.S. 63. The displays are housed in the Harper Building, and it is recommended visitors use the south entrance to the fairground and follow the signs to find the Harper Building. Admission and parking are free, but donations are encouraged to help with club costs and expand it. There will be three layouts with some new scenes for the public to admire, in HO and O gauges, club officials said. Club members will also have a selection of train-related items for sale. For more information, visit the club’s Facebook page @wpmrrc.
Model Railroad Club show is underway
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