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• West Plains Man Injured in Saturday Night Crash South of Bakersfield April 5, 2026
  A 52‑year‑old West Plains man was taken to Baxter Regional Hospital after a single‑vehicle crash Saturday evening on Highway 101, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers say the crash happened around 7:50 p.m., about half a mile south of Bakersfield. The northbound 2011 Ford Focus ran off the roadway, struck a fence, went […]
  James Hurtt
• Capitol Report Bennie Cook April 5, 2026
                    Missouri House Advances Key Public Safety, Health, and Regulatory Reforms The Missouri General Assembly has passed several major pieces of legislation and sent them to the Governor’s desk, focusing on public safety, healthcare access, consumer protection, and regulatory accountability. Strengthening Public Safety & Accountability The House […]
  James Hurtt
• Juvenile Injured in Utility Vehicle Rollover South of West Plains April 5, 2026
  A 13‑year‑old girl from West Plains was airlifted to Mercy Hospital in Springfield after a utility vehicle overturned late Friday morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers report the crash happened at 10:40 a.m. on April 3 along County Road 8840, about two miles south of West Plains. A 14‑year‑old female was driving […]
  James Hurtt
• Summersville Library Prepares for 12th Annual Princess Tea StoryTime April 5, 2026
  Little royals across the area have just a few more days to shine their tiaras and finalize their outfits for the Summersville Library’s 12th Annual Princess Tea StoryTime, set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 11. This year’s “celebrity princess” will be Bethany Willis, the 2026 Summersville High School Homecoming Queen, who will preside over […]
  James Hurtt
• Mammoth Spring Announces Fall, Winter 2026 Events April 5, 2026
  MAMMOTH SPRING, Ark. — The Mammoth Spring community will continue a full calendar of events into the fall and winter months, highlighted by annual traditions, outdoor activities and seasonal celebrations. September begins with one of the area’s signature events. The Mammoth Spring Chamber of Commerce will host the 42nd Annual Antique and Classic Car Show […]
  Quinn Ziliak
• Single‑Vehicle Crash Injures Arkansas Woman West of West Plains April 4, 2026
  A 23‑year‑old woman from Calico Rock, Arkansas, was seriously injured Friday afternoon in a single‑vehicle crash on U.S. 160, two miles west of West Plains. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 3:55 p.m. when the westbound 2021 Nissan Sentra ran off the right side of the roadway near Highway JJ. […]
  James Hurtt
• Overcast Capitol Report April 4, 2026
  Greetings Friends of the 155th District! This week was a productive one in Jefferson City, with several important legislative and public safety priorities moving forward. I was proud to help move several key bills across the finish line in the Missouri House that now advance to the Senate for consideration. Our House Committee Substitute for […]
  James Hurtt
• OzSBI Announces Full Lineup of April Workshops and Events April 4, 2026
  The Ozarks Small Business Incubator has released its schedule of workshops for April, offering entrepreneurs and community members several opportunities to learn, connect, and build new skills. The month includes two Smart Start sessions in Alton and Eminence, giving aspiring business owners a step‑by‑step introduction to launching a new venture. OzSBI will also host PitchFest, […]
  James Hurtt
• Willow Springs Fire Upgrades Gear Through Missouri Department of Conservation Grant April 4, 2026
  The Willow Springs Fire Department is announcing major equipment upgrades made possible through a 50/50 Match Grant awarded by the Missouri Department of Conservation in November. The department used the grant to purchase 14 sets of dual‑purpose wildland and extrication gear, 14 wildland helmets with goggles, 14 pairs of wildland gloves, 14 particulate‑blocking hoods, and […]
  James Hurtt
• Lorene Ray King April 3, 2026
  Funeral services for Lorene Kay King, 74, Mountain View, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Visitation will precede the service, beginnning at 1PM. Burial will be at Mt. Zion (Poe Hill) Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain View Family […]
  Dylan Groves