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• West Plains R-VII Bus Fleet Earns Perfect Score on Annual State Inspections March 11, 2026
  The West Plains R-VII School District is proud to announce that its entire bus fleet has successfully passed the annual school bus inspections conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, achieving 100% compliance with no infractions. Each year, the Missouri State Highway Patrol conducts thorough inspections of school buses across Missouri to ensure they meet […]
  James Hurtt
• James Paul Crowe March 11, 2026
  Memorial Services for James Paul Crowe, Age 18 of Salem, Arkansas will be held on Saturday, March 14th, 2026 at The Salem First Baptist Church, Salem, Arkansas, beginning at 6 PM. Visitation will begin two hours prior to the service at 4PM. Arrangements are under the direction of The Barker Funeral Home, Salem, Arkansas. James […]
  Dylan Groves
• Opal Myres March 11, 2026
  Funeral Services for Opal Myres, Age 86 of Roby, Missouri will be held on Friday, March 13th, 2026 at The Roby Christian Church, Roby, Missouri, beginning at 1:00 PM. Visitation will begin two hours prior to the service at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in the Long Hollow Cemetery, Plato, Missouri. Opal Lodowsky Myres, age […]
  Dylan Groves
• Corine Callie Shafer March 11, 2026
  Corine Callie Shafer, the daughter of John L and Ruby May (Howard) Gale, was born March 6, 1932, at Abernathy, Texas. She passed away at Houston House in Houston, Missouri on March 7, 2026 making her 94 years and 1 day. Corine was united in marriage to Edward Shafer on October 11. 1957. She brought […]
  Dylan Groves
• Michael Vandre March 11, 2026
  Graveside Services for Michael Vandre, Age 71 of Seymour, Missouri will be held on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 in The Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri, beginning at 11:00 AM. Michael “Mick” Ray Vandre was born June 3, 1954, to Stanley Walter Vandre and Mary Margaret (Johnson) Vandre in Denver, Colorado. He passed away February 27, […]
  Dylan Groves
• Horrific Child Abuse Case Unfolds in Bucyrus; Human Remains Found During Search March 11, 2026
  On March 10, 2026, the Texas County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at a residence on Lundy Road in the Bucyrus area in reference to a missing person investigation.  As law enforcement approached the residence an adult male identified as Chaun Asbury attempted to flee the residence and was apprehended.  An adult female identified […]
  James Hurtt
• Two Transported to Hospital After Kitchen Fire in West Plains March 11, 2026
  From the City of West Plains: WEST PLAINS, Mo. — Two people were transported to Ozarks Healthcare after a kitchen fire at a residence on McFarland Drive on the evening of March 10, according to the West Plains Fire Department. The department responded to the reported structure fire at 9:27 p.m. Firefighters arrived on scene […]
  James Hurtt
• Featured Pet of The Day-Gracy March 11, 2026
  FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Meet Gracy! A 2-year-old, Australian Shephard & Sheltie Mix who is available for adoption through The Humane Society of North Central Arkansas. Gracy can be shy at time when encountering new situations. But she is also brave and smart and loves to impress her visitors. Her time at the shelter […]
  Dylan Groves
• Howell County Prison Transport March 11, 2026
  From the Howell County Sheriff’s Department: A prison transport was conducted this morning, Wednesday March 11th, with three (3) males going to the Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center. The following individuals were transported:CHRISTOPHER DANGLER24AL-CR00801-01For DWI – Serious Physical Injury (Felony D)SENTENCE: 4 years MDOC to run concurrent with 26AL-CR00021-0126AL-CR00021-01For Domestic Assault – 2nd degree (Felony […]
  James Hurtt
• Garylee has sports March 11, 2026
    Saturday March 21th the Mountain View Municipal Golf course will host the St. Patty Go Green 18 hole 2-person scramble. Tee time is 10am sign in will start at 9am cost is 80 dollars per team. You can sign up at the pro shop of the Mountain View golf course.     Class 1 […]
  Gary Lee