The Shannon County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on Tuesday, by way of a press release posted on its Facebook page, that a judge has granted a temporary restraining order allowing for the continued payment of deputies and full departmental operations without disruption of services. more

Birthday Blessings’ third annual July Toy Drive is in progress, with the goal to help the nonprofit organization meet needs and spread cheer in the Missouri foster community. Locally, Birthday Blessings provides services to about 130 children in state custody through the 37th Circuit Children’s Division in Howell, Oregon and Shannon Counties. more

Shannon County Prosecutor William Seay has filed a petition for an injunction to be filed against members of the Shannon County Commission and Clerk Shelly Bland after the commission took action to … more

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported two fatal traffic incidents on Tuesday, involving a toddler and an elderly woman. A 2-year-old girl from Eminence is the victim of a fatal accident … more

A 63-year-old woman from Salem, Dent County, has drowned in a kayaking accident on the Current River, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Msgt. B.D. Foster with Troop G of the … more

Gov. Mike Kehoe recently announced President Donald J. Trump approved two of Missouri's requests for a major disaster declaration in response to the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that … more

A Dent County resident died Wednesday afternoon after his vehicle struck the side of Round Spring bridge in Shannon County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Tpr. S.A. Swink, Troop … more

A Winona resident who allegedly had sexual contact with a 7-year-old child in February has had his case bound over, according to court records.  Travis K. Agy, 26, is charged with … more

An Illinois resident is in custody without bond after allegedly threatening employees with a pizza knife at the Casey’s in Winona.   The incident happened at about 6:30 p.m. May … more

A 69-year-old man drowned after falling into Jacks Fork River on Thursday afternoon at Alley Springs Campground, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. Msgt. B.D. Foster with Troop G of the … more

On Friday, Molly Clair and Company will perform for the 86th annual membership meeting of the Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. The event … more

Four Troop G members were recognized for their extraordinary actions and dedication to service at an awards ceremony that took place Saturday in Columbia, announced Missouri State Highway Patrol … more

A series of storms moved through southern Missouri for several hours Wednesday afternoon and prompted multiple back-to-back tornado warnings for Ozark, Howell, Oregon and Shannon counties. In … more

Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Thursday he has taken executive action needed to enlist the help of the Federal Emergency Management Agency during the assessment of storm and tornado damage to public infrastructure. more

Birthday Blessings Executive Director Shannon VonAllmen reports the nonprofit filled 235 requests in 2024 from children in foster care in Howell, Shannon and Oregon counties. With a focus on providing needed resources to kids in care, the nonprofit will hold its annual Birthday Bash Donor Match Event From March 28 through April 1. more

The Shannon County Sheriff's Office has announced a death investigation was conducted Saturday and a youth is in custody as a result. more

A crash in Jonesboro, Ark., recently claimed the lives of a Shannon County resident and a man from Iowa. more

Editor’s note: The following article describes an investigation into the reported rape of a youth. While care has been taken to report on charges with sensitivity to survivors and readers, it may still be disturbing to read. If you are experiencing domestic or sexual violence, or if you’re a survivor of the same and in need of support, call Christos House’s hotline, 800-611-5853. more

The Quill has learned the victim of a fatal car accident on Tuesday, first reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol as an adult man, is a 6-year-old boy. more