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President Biden approves major disaster declaration for Missouri
This week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced that the federal government has approved Parsons’s request for a major disaster declaration in response to multiple severe weather systems that generated tornadoes, high winds and flooding across southern Missouri from May 19 through 27. more
The Missouri State Highway Patrol distributed this artist's rendering of a woman found dead in January 2022, asking for the public's help in identifying her. Her remains were found by the side of U.S. 60 in Winona. She has now been identified as Debra Ramsey of Alton in court records seeking charges against her brother, Robert Bender, also of Alton. On Thursday, warrants for Bender's arrest were issued out of Oregon and Shannon counties on charges of murder, stealing and abandonment of a corpse.
Authorities identify woman whose body was found in 2022 by U.S. 60 in Winona
With the help of the FBI, a forensics expert at the University of Florida School of Medicine and family members of the victim, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified a woman who was found dead in Shannon County more than two years ago, and charged her brother with first-degree murder.  more
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Man charged with child sexual abuse faces new felony charge
Christopher A. Squire, 37, Birch Tree, has had a felony charge of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child added to charges related to an alleged incident of child sexual abuse in September 2023. more
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Eminence man charged with sharing child porn on Kik
Daniel A. Mantai, 40, Eminence, has been charged with five felony counts each of first degree promotion of child pornography and possession of child pornography, repeat offense or possession of more than 20 pictures, films or videotapes. more
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John and Judy Stewart at Mt. Zion, Akers. The couple, holding a framed photo of their 1974 wedding day, recently celebrated 50 years of marriage.
Eminence couple celebrates 50 years of marriage
John and Judy Stewart of Eminence celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a beautiful country wedding vow renewal ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2024, at Mt. Zion Church in Akers. more
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Two women charged with child endangerment after traffic crashes
Two area women have been charged with child endangerment after separate vehicle crashes that put child passengers at risk of injury. In one case the suspect reportedly crashed her vehicle as she was being pursued by law enforcement. more
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Winona woman accused of trying to run people over charged with felonies
Samantha G. Jacobs, 39, Winona, has been charged with six felonies in two Shannon County cases after allegedly trying to use her vehicle to hit people at two homes, and ramming a parked pickup truck in the process. more
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Gov. Parson requests federal disaster aid
Gov. Mike Parson has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to approve a major disaster declaration for Missouri to provide federal assistance to a total of 15 counties in response to multiple incidences of severe weather impacting the state between May 19 and 27. more
Third suspect charged in Shannon County murder case
A third suspect has been charged in the late-December murder of William Stucker, 70, Eminence, and court records show additional felony charges have been filed against two of the suspects in counties across the northwest corner of the state for other crimes allegedly committed both before and after the murder. more
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Bill Eigel, candidate for governor, to make stop in West Plains
State Sen. Bill Eigel, a Republican from St. Charles County representing the 23rd District and running for governor, will host a public meet-and-greet at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Walnut Room of the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. more
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Birch Tree man charged with child molestation
A Birch Tree resident has been charged with two felony counts of second-degree child molestation after allegedly masturbating in the presence of a child and touching the child in a sexual manner. more
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Cowboy Roundup was a hit again at Summersville Library on Saturday with about 50 in attendance -- in spite of the forecasted showers that didn't materialize, said Librarian Kathie Cox. She expressed thanks to Haylee and Hannah Brawley for providing rides on Husker, shown here with the young groomers, and to Dusty Bell for bringing his roping bull and giving individual roping tips to all the wannabe cowpokes. Sydney Calhoun and Bea Hall worked with the Summersville Friends of the Library to provide games and lunch for all.
Summersville Library hosts 10th annual Cowboy Roundup
Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative reported a peak number of outages of 1,476 after multiple tornado-producing storms swept through the area Sunday morning and evening. As of Tuesday morning, power had been restored to all but 38 members in the co-op's eastern service area.
Sunday storms drop seven confirmed tornados across Quill coverage area
The National Weather Service offices in Springfield and Little Rock, Ark., have confirmed seven tornadoes touched down Sunday in Howell and surrounding counties, including Baxter County, Ark. Of those, two registered damage associated with EF3-strength wind speeds of between 136-165 mph, NWS survey team reports show. more
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Mtn. View opens storm shelter for those displaced by Sunday evening tornado
Mtn. View Mayor Charry McCann has announced a storm shelter is open at the Mountain View Christian Church on South Highway 17 in Mtn. View. Crews from various state, county and surrounding … more
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13-year-old boy succumbs to injuries from ATV crash
A 13-year-old boy who was flown to Mercy Hospital in Springfield on Sunday after an ATV rolled on top of him has succumbed to his injuries, reports the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
Longtime university supporter William W. "Bill" Shaw, right, Birch Tree, receives the prestigious Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award during Saturday’s Missouri State University-West Plains commencement ceremonies at the West Plains Civic Center. Presenting the award is MSU-WP Chancellor Dennis Lancaster.
William ‘Bill’ Shaw receives Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award 
In the spirit of those who established Missouri State University-West Plains over 60 years ago, campus officials presented William W. “Bill” Shaw, Birch Tree, with the prestigious Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award during Saturday’s commencement ceremony at the West Plains Civic Center. more
Serious injuries reported in three Friday crashes
Two West Plains residents and a Texas County resident suffered serious injuries in three accidents that happened Friday according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
Summersville Library plant, book sale is Friday
The Summersville Friends of the Library will hold its popular Spring Plants & Books Sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. more
Thousands enjoyed eclipse along Ozark Riverways, say ONSR officials
After months of preparation, visitors to Ozark National Scenic Riverways enjoyed a spectacular total eclipse, said officials with the National Parks Service. more
The Eminence High School gymnasium packed a good crowd on March 30 for the annual Country and Gospel Music Show hosted as a fundraiser for Better Eminence Schools for Tomorrow.
B.E.S.T. Country and Gospel Music Show 2024 a success, say organizers
“A wonderful time was had on Saturday night the 30th of March when three bands played bluegrass, country and gospel music,” said Joan Dix, president of the Better Eminence Schools for Tomorrow, which held its annual music concert that day in the Eminence High School gym. more
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