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• OzSBI Invites Early-Stage Entrepreneurs to Compete in PitchFest 2026 March 20, 2026
  The Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) is calling on aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners across its seven-county service region to step forward and share their ideas at PitchFest 2026—a high-energy business pitch competition offering cash prizes and valuable startup support. PitchFest gives participants the opportunity to present their business ideas, gain feedback and guidance […]
  James Hurtt
• Ava Man Arrested on Possession Charges After Search Want Execution March 20, 2026
  A narcotics search warrant executed Wednesday evening led to the arrest of an Ava man on multiple felony drug charges, according to a probable cause statement filed by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies served the warrant at 6:12 p.m. on March 18 at a residence on State Highway Y, where investigators located Travis Lee […]
  James Hurtt
• Wright County Man Held Without Bond After Violent Home Invasion Assault March 20, 2026
  A Wright County man is being held without bond after deputies say he forced his way into a woman’s home and violently assaulted her during an early‑morning domestic incident. According to a probable cause statement, the victim told deputies that Edward L. France reached through her dog door to unlock the front door, entered her […]
  James Hurtt
• Raymond L. Henry March 19, 2026
  Memorial Services for Raymond L. Henry, Age 83 of Howell County, Missouri will be held on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 at The Victory Chapel, Peace Valley, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of Always Faithful Memorial Services, West Plains, Missouri. Raymond Leroy Henry was born on March 12, 1943, in Oklahoma to Joseph Glen Henry and […]
  Dylan Groves
• S&H Farm Supply to Host Customer Appreciation Event in Mountain Grove March 19, 2026
  (Mountain Grove, MO) S&H Farm Supply will host a customer appreciation event this Friday and Saturday at its Mountain Grove location, offering food, giveaways, and a chance for the community to connect with the longtime regional business. The event will take place during regular store hours, with a featured lunch on Friday from 11 a.m. […]
  Jim Lambert
• Featured Pets of The Day- Four Dogs Looking For Homes (Ozarks Pet Rescue) March 19, 2026
  FEATURED PETS OF THE DAY- These four dogs were left behind after their owner entered rehab. Ozarks Pet Rescue is currently attempting to find homes for them. Currently, the property owner of the dogs’ home is currently taking care of them on a short- term basis. While little information is known, here is what Ozarks […]
  Dylan Groves
• Lawrence Kay Nevils March 19, 2026
  Funeral services for Lawrence Kay Nevils, 89, Owasso, Oklahoma, formerly of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Lawrence passed away March 15, 2026. He was born November 1, 1936, in Cass County, Missouri, to Elmer and Carabel (Gibson) Nevils. He […]
  Administrator
• Busy Morning for Mountain Grove Fire Department on Thursday March 19, 2026
  From the Mountain Grove Fire Department: As many have heard, at approximately 06:00 this morning the department was dispatched for smoke coming from the OMTC building. Upon arrival the command reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the second story. Mutual Aid from Cabool Fire Department, Norwood Community Volunteer Fire Department was requested as well […]
  James Hurtt
• RESIDENT DEATH AT SOUTH CENTRAL CORRECTIONAL CENTER March 19, 2026
  At 2:29 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, resident Randy Williams, DOC No. 1168848, confined at South Central Correctional Center, was pronounced dead at the South Central Correctional Center medical unit in Licking, Missouri. Williams was a 37-year-old resident serving a 20-year sentence for one count of possession of a controlled substance, one count of […]
  James Hurtt
• Howell County Sheriff’s Office: Missing Person Alert March 19, 2026
  WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI- The Howell County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assitance in locating a missing person: Mark Workman, Age 32 was last seen Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 at 5:37 AM after clocking out from AHF-Forsest Products Thornburgh Ave, West Plains, Missouri. Description: • Height: 5’10” • Weight: 170 lbs. • Hair: Red • Eyes: Blue […]
  Dylan Groves