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A 55-year-old West Plains mail carrier suffered minor injuries when her vehicle was struck by a pickup truck at 2 p.m. Tuesday on JJ Highway, 5 miles south of West Plains, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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6/13/26
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The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for several road projects in the region during its June 3 meeting, including pavement improvements in Shannon, Texas and Wright counties.
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6/13/26
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Howell County has awarded a $435,000 contract to West Plains Bridge & Grading Company to replace the County Road 2000 bridge over the Eleven Point River.
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6/13/26
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The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has received accreditation from Community Foundations National Standards, a national standard for philanthropic excellence.
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6/13/26
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Five Ava residents suffered minor injuries in a crash at 7:40 a.m. Saturday on Highway 5 at Squires in Douglas County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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6/10/26
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The Missouri Department of Transportation is performing concrete replacement work on P Highway in Shannon County, requiring a localized closure with a temporary bypass.
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6/10/26
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Caleb Angel M. Adkison, 28, Houston, and Tatum Adaline Dewitt, 22, Willow Springs, married April 25 in Summersville. Officiated by Terry Broker.
Levi Nolan Riley, 21, …
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6/10/26
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William and Audrey Whitten of West Plains are parents of a son, Logan Graham Whitten. He was born at 10:37 p.m. May 19. He weighed 9 pounds 5 ounces and was 20 ¾ inches long.
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6/10/26
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April 20 - June 1
BY THE NUMBERS
Arrests & Court Actions
Total arrests: 105
Court-related holds and detentions: 23
Drug-related: 15
Traffic, …
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6/6/26
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West Plains man seriously injured in Friday fire truck rollover
A 75-year-old West Plains man suffered serious injuries in a rollover crash at 9 p.m. Friday on south Highway 17, 3 miles south of …
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6/3/26
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A 41-year-old Centerville man suffered fatal injuries in a crash at 9:38 a.m. Monday on Highway 21, a half-mile south of Centerville in Reynolds County, according to the Missouri State Highway …
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6/2/26
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BY THE NUMBERS
Total arrests: 40
Failure to appear warrant arrests: 12
Court-ordered commitment/detox hold arrest: 8
Domestic assault arrests: …
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5/30/26
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Casey Von Kinsey, 34, Paragould, Ark., and Megan Marie Miller, 32, Thayer, married May 2 in Thayer. Officiated by Scott L. Greer.
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5/30/26
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From the May 28, 1976, edition of the Quill: LEARNING THE ART OF QUILT TYING by first making doll quilts, young members of the Howell County Volunteers now try a bigger …
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5/30/26
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A 22-year-old Willow Springs man suffered moderate injuries in a crash at 12:01 p.m. Sunday on HH Highway, 6 miles north of Willow Springs, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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5/27/26
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State Rep. Lisa Durnell, R-Willow Springs, has joined a coalition of Missouri lawmakers urging Gov. Mike Kehoe to call a special legislative session to temporarily suspend the state’s motor fuel tax through Dec. 31.
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5/27/26
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A 23-year-old Cabool man suffered minor injuries when his motorcycle crashed during a police chase Sunday night, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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5/23/26
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The Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled driving surface improvements on North Highway 19 in Shannon County, which will result in width restrictions for motorists.
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5/23/26
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Following the adjournment of the Missouri Legislature last week, Sen. Brad Hudson, R-Cape Fair, reflected on the recent legislative session, highlighting several passed bills and outlining his policy priorities for next year.
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5/23/26
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As Missourians prepare to travel and take to the water for the unofficial start of summer, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is urging the public to prioritize safety during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
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5/20/26
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