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• Featured Pet of The Day- Found on Valentine’s Day in Mtn View February 23, 2026
  FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- This male dog was found on Valentine’s Day in Mountain View by Ozarks Pet Rescue. The current finder cannot keep him any longer. Initial stray hold has also ended. Those interested in fostering and adopting can Message Ozarks Pet Rescue on Facebook, Email; Ozarkspetrescue1@gmail.com, or Call (417)-372-9820.   The post […]
  Dylan Groves
• Gary Wayne Young February 23, 2026
  Funeral Services for Gary Wayne Young, Age 79 of Salem, Arkansas will be held on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 Gary Wayne Young, born on December 29, 1947, entered the world in a tiny cabin in Elizabeth, Arkansas. When he was still a young boy, his parents moved the family to Kansas, where he grew up […]
  Dylan Groves
• Boyd Ernest Roberts February 23, 2026
  Boyd Ernest Roberts, 95, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in West Plains, Missouri. He was born in Peace Valley, Arkansas, on October 24, 1930, son of the late Ernest and Minnie (Dover) Roberts. Boyd served our country in the United States […]
  Dylan Groves
• Virginia Hensley February 23, 2026
  Virginia June (Storms) Hensley, age 89 of West Plains, MO, was born September 23, 1936, in Billmore, MO, and passed away February 21, 2026, at the Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains, MO. Survivors include: 5 children, Jay Brawley (Sherrie) of Thayer, MO, Steven Brawley of Thayer, MO, DeWayne Brawly of Kearney, MO, Wilma Jones (Gary) […]
  Dylan Groves
• Richard Ray Walton February 23, 2026
  Funeral Services for Richard Ray Walton, Age 64 of Birch Tree, Missouri will be held on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 at The Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri, beginning at 3 PM. Visitation will take place in the hour prior, beginning at 2 PM. Interment will take place in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Birch Tree, Missouri. […]
  Dylan Groves
• Rex Bradley Dow February 23, 2026
  Rex Dow, 58, passed away on February 18, 2026. Born on December 13, 1967, Rex lived a life that now stands as a testimony to God’s grace and mercy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Dow and Anita Dow; and his father-in-law, Wayne Cloven. Rex is survived by his wife, Stephanie (Cloven) […]
  Dylan Groves
• George Howard Phillips February 23, 2026
  Funeral Services for George Howard Phillips, Age 73 of Ava, Missouri will be held on Friday, February 27th, 2026 at The Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Missouri beginning at 10:00 AM. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 9:30 AM. George Howard Phillips, Jr. Ava, Missouri George Howard Phillips, Jr., 73 years, 8 months, 10 days […]
  Dylan Groves
• Michael Gene Cantrell February 23, 2026
  Michael Gene Cantrell Michael Gene Cantrell, 69, Winona, Missouri, passed away at 3:27 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his home.  Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. The post Michael Gene Cantrell appeared first on Ozark Radio News.
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• JESSICA’S FRIENDS FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS PRACTICES TO BEGIN February 23, 2026
  Singers for Jessica’s Friends for the 38th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Concert, featuring Craig Morgan will start practicing, Sunday, March 1st.  Jessica’s Friends has been a huge part of the Concert each year.   Children and teenagers of all ages are invited to take part in this fun event.  If you have not taken part before and […]
  James Hurtt
• Zizzers Wrestler Has Made School History February 23, 2026
  A West Plains High School athlete has made school history by qualifying for the Class 3 State Wrestling Championship Tournament. Sophomore William Colvin secured his spot after earning a fourth‑place finish at the Class 3 District 3 Tournament in Bolivar over the weekend. Colvin will compete at the state tournament on Friday, February 27, and […]
  James Hurtt