Friday, November 6th, 2026. – I found some puffballs sprouting this morning! If you’re gonna check for mushrooms, before or after this frost is a good idea. 

Sponsors:

Always Be Comfortable Heating and Cooling. Lester Sharp has you covered, regardless of which season we’re in.  The cool of fall is settling in and winter isn’t far behind. If your heater is on its last legs, or could use a tune-up, reach out to Always be Comfortable Heating and Cooling. Call 417 247 7612 for more.

Ozark Independent Living. They’re here to help those with disabilities transition into the work force by working at Wild Flower Cafe. Wild Flower Cafe serves lunch every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 2pm. Find them at 109 Aid Avenue, West Plains.  (417) 257-0038

Paid Listing(s):

  • The First Church of God in West Plains is looking for someone to become a paid Nursery Attendant for Sunday morning and Wednesday evenings. For more information on this position, call 417-255-5115. The First Church of God will also be hosting their Annual Chili Day on November 6th. This will feature chili, chili dogs, beef & vegetable soups with drinks and dessert, for $10 per adult, or $5 per child as a fundraiser. The church can be found at 1700 Wayhaven Drive in West Plains, across from the Fairgrounds.
  • Yard sale on November 4th, 5th, and 6th. 7am to 5pm. 3555 North Highway 63 by Current Electric and Richards School. Furniture, metal deck table and chairs. Clothes, $1 per bag. Pyrex dishes. Glass soda bottles, old. Christmas items. Puzzles. Antique quilt, and more.
  • 1990 Ford F-250, 4WD, good drive train, needs engine work, $1000. Help wanted on vehicles, don’t need to know everything, can provide instructions. 417 651 3767. Bakersfield.

Call-In Listings: 

  1. Providing private care for individuals in their home. 417 274 8310. West Plains area. Can take text. 
  2. 1937 Chevy motor, complete, $350. Photo enlarger, three cameras, dark room equipment and more. For sale. 1953 Plymouth Belvadier, hard top, stored inside a long time, needs floor work and assembly, radio rebuilt. Motor runs. Gainesville/Dora. 417 683 7843. 
  3. Round oak table and four chairs with leaf, 20 inch or so. Chest of drawers, dresser with mirror, Bissel, $175 for all. 417 821 2231. PP Highway/142, Thayer/Kosh area. 
  4. Tile for sale. Backsplash for sale. Can send pictures. 417 270 0195. West Plains. 
  5. Offering odd-jobs and some building. 928 458 3573. Ask for Dave. Mtn View, will travel. 
  6. Looking for live traps. Mtn View. 417 247 1480. 
  7. Christmas crafts and decor show at St Pauls Lutheran Church on Kentucky Avenue in West Plains. Today and tomorrow. Today 9 to 5, same for tomorrow. Serving lunch as well. Baked good available, and more. 9 to 3 Saturday. 417 256 6685. 860 406 1715. 
  8. Matt Hensley in Mtn View. Offering firewood for sale. White oak and red oak. Seasoned and green. $45 to pick up, or will deliver for extra. 417 257 8673. 
  9. Looking for someone who repairs grandfather clocks. 417 712 1134. Dora area. 
  10. Brass bed, full-size, will pitch it if no one needs it. Giving away. Looking for a rent-house around Houston. Looking for an older laid back gelding that can handle a kid. 417 318 1335. Houston. 
  11. Looking for a round bale ring holder, 417 255 3869. Cabool. 
  12. Yard sale. Tomorrow at 717 Ridgeway Drive, Mountain View, MO. Christmas decorations, books, jewelry, and more. 
  13. Looking for someone who does stained glass, would like a small one made. 417 505 9770. Thomasville. Can take text. 
  14. Laura from Thomasville. Fall festival in Pomona, jams, jellies, pulled pork sandwiches, look for purple umbrella. This Saturday, the 7th. Pomona 573 305 8790.
  15. Yard sale today and tomorrow. 2305 Terra Street out CC off of Palmer, West Plains. Clothes are $1 each. Household items, pictures, blankets, sheets, have a little of everything.
  16. Roy Crouch reminding the Eastern Douglas County Volunteer Fire Department having their fundraiser auction and dinner at 5pm this Saturday. Taking donations. Music by Whetstone. 417 372 1549. 
  17. 12 boxes of books, many, many types. Self-help, homeschool, gardening, house books, repair manuals, building manuals and more. Selling them all. $200, or half for $100. 417 372 3110. West Plains. 
  18. Looking for an ’01 to ’03 Dodge 1500 for parts. 417 259 2683. Cabool. 
  19. Looking for a Dog house for about the size of a collie. 417 989 4331.