An El Dorado Springs man suffered minor injuries in a crash early today near West Plains, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

A Dent County pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver Thursday evening, according to Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, headquartered in Rolla. more

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Luke and Miyah Keplar of Hardy, Ark., are parents of a son, Ezekiel Augustus Keplar. He was born at 4:48 a.m. Nov. 9. He weighed 10 pounds 20 ounces and was 21 and 1/2 inches long. His grandparents are Sue Cloud of Richardson, Texas, and Jacob and Stacy Keplar of Hardy.  more

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Billy J. Compton, 49, Mtn. View, has been charged with first-degree domestic assault resulting in a serious injury after allegedly fracturing his wife's lower leg by punching it. more

On my desk for the past 40 years have sat two things. First, a small bluebird figurine that a student gave me in my first classroom in 1982. It has traveled with me as I have worked with parents, teachers and leaders to ensure that children are receiving the best education possible. During our travel, the bluebird’s tail feathers have chipped, and one wing is not as pretty as the other, but the beautiful face remains. This face is my symbol of hope; as a public servant and educator, I will always have an unrelenting hope I can make a difference. more

A St. Louis man suffered fatal injuries when he was thrown from his pickup truck in a three-vehicle crash Monday. more

Matthew D. Hurst, 45, Willow Springs, and Maegan Rose Bell, 31, Willow Springs, married Nov. 18 in West Plains. Officiated by Dennis Walton. more

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In a letter recently addressed to Gov. Michael Parson, Rep. Chris Dinkins, Lesterville, emphasized her belief in a need for a proactive approach to safeguard the well-being and security of Missouri citizens in light of continuing conflict in the Middle East. more

A Birch Tree resident who allegedly threatened a neighbor’s life and fired several rounds in a residential area while intoxicated has been charged with three felonies. The incident reportedly also happened within 200 yards of the Birch Tree Elementary school, but classes weren't in session due to Thanksgiving break. more

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James C. Reed, 79, Theodosia, suffered serious injuries in a rollover accident at 4:35 p.m. Monday on P Highway, 5 miles west of Theodosia in Ozark County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

James Thompson III and Rebekah Curry of West Plains are the parents of a daughter, Enid Lucille Thompson. She was born at 11:44 p.m. Oct. 26. She weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and was 22 inches long. Her grandparents are Amy Thompson of Peace Valley and Tim and Joetta Curry of Cabool.  more

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A Kansas resident was injured when her vehicle ran off the road and struck a tree at 8 p.m. Tuesday on County Road 519, 8 miles east of Gainesville in Ozark County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more