The investigation of a non-fatal shooting on Jan. 3 in Ozark Acres, Ark., has resulted in weapon and drug-related charges being filed against the alleged shooter in Sharp County, Ark.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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1/10/24
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An alleged assault with a knife during an apparent attempt to steal a pair of tennis shoes has led to four felony charges filed against a West Plains man with a lengthy criminal history.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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1/10/24
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We have just begun this year’s Missouri legislative session. Budget hearings began last year and will continue throughout this session.
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By David Evans
Representative, 154th District,
Republican
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1/10/24
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Police announce a narcotics search warrant served Friday on a home on Harlin Drive has resulted in the seizure of suspected methamphetamine, paraphernalia believed to be related to the distribution of illegal drugs, and an illegal firearm.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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1/9/24
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It is wonderful to be back in Jefferson City to complete my final year in the Missouri Senate. As I mentioned in my last column, I will not be running for reelection. I made a promise to the people of the 33rd Senatorial District to complete a four-year term and I plan to come to work every day this session with the same passion and energy that I carried with me into the Senate for my first day in 2021.
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By Karla Eslinger,
Senator, 33rd District,
Republican
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1/9/24
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A no-bond warrant has been issued for Patrick Lee Paul, 26, on felony charges in Shannon County, including a count of of second-degree murder. The public records show he was scheduled to appear in court Tuesday morning before Associate 37th Circuit Judge Sandra Brewer in Shannon County.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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1/8/24
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A Cabool resident suffered serious injuries in a rollover accident at 3:27 p.m. Monday on Highway 17, a mile south of U Highway in Laclede County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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1/8/24
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TICKETS
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1/8/24
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ARRESTS
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1/4/24
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Cole and Taylor Jordan of West Plains are parents of a daughter, Elizabeth “Ellie” Anne Jordan. She was born Dec. 6. She weighed 4 pounds 13 ounces and was 18 inches long. Her grandparents are Jeff and LaDonna Sullivan and Tina Jordan, all of West Plains.
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1/3/24
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Dec. 14-Dec. 30
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1/2/24
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Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick recently issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of cities and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws.
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1/2/24
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A West Plains man with active warrants was arrested and released on bond Dec. 19 after a pursuit by officers, the second such pursuit of the same suspect in about a week. The pursuit also appears to have related to action taken by high school and middle school staff and students in response to a potential safety threat after it was reported to school officials by law enforcement.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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12/29/23
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ARRESTS
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12/29/23
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Two Birch Tree women suffered moderate injuries when their pickup truck ran off Dry Creek Road at 1:52 p.m. Sunday, about 2 miles north of Birch Tree in Shannon County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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12/29/23
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Law enforcement officials are searching for a man missing from the West Plains area since Dec. 2.
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BY ABBY HESS,
ABBYH@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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12/28/23
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ARRESTS
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12/28/23
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Cole and Taylor Jordan of West Plains are parents of a daughter, Elizabeth “Ellie” Anne Jordan. She was born Dec. 6. She weighed 4 pounds 13 ounces and was 18 inches long. Her grandparents are Jeff and LaDonna Sullivan and Tina Jordan, all of West Plains.
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12/28/23
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Texas County Memorial Hospital gave out top employee awards and honored 38 employees with service awards at the 41st annual Celebration of TCMH Employees on Dec. 8 at the Jayson Gentry Community Safe Room at TCMH.
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12/27/23
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Two adults and three children were hurt in a crash at 11:12 a.m. Christmas Eve on U.S. 60 about 4.5 miles northwest of Cabool in Texas County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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12/27/23
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