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• Grizzles Face Down Blackhawks November 8, 2025
  The MSU-West Plains Grizzlies faced off against the Burlington Blackhawks on Friday, with the Grizzlies taking a loss at the end of a long, defensive game. The Grizzlies fell behind early in the game, and never quite recovered in this match between old rivals. The half-time score of the match marked 28 to 23 in […]
  Daniel Williams
• Walter Ziba Barnard, Sr. November 7, 2025
  Graveside services for Walter Ziba Barnard, Sr., 87, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Dry Creek Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Mr. Barnard passed away at 5:47 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Castlewood Assisted Living, Nixa, Missouri. He was born September 13, 1938, in […]
  Administrator
• Burglary and Drug Charges for Mountain View Woman November 7, 2025
  On Nov. 1, 2025, Howell County deputies responded to a burglary at a Mountain View property where forced entry was made into a shop building. A pry bar and face mask were found at the scene, and several items were reported stolen. Two days later, a family member photographed an inverter still inside the shop […]
  James Hurtt
• Baxter County Man Arrested for Failure to Comply with Registration Laws November 7, 2025
  From the Baxter County Sheriff’s Department:      On November 4, 2025, 26 year old BRENNAN RAY MCKENNA came to the Sheriff’s Office to register with Deputy Tanner Anderson, the registration coordinator, after being released from prison.  MCKENNA had been assessed as a Low Level 2 Offender.  During the registration process, MCKENNA stated he was […]
  James Hurtt
• Zizzer Boys Cross Country State Champions Girls Runner-Up as Classes 3, 4, and 5 Ran Today November 7, 2025
  Another fantastic year of Cross Country action came to a close with more hardware coming back to West Plains.  The West Plains Boys finished as State Champions and the Girls finished runner-up. For the boys, Joseph Roberson finished 7th, Hunter Stanley 12th, Chaska Shearin 29th, Trevin Smith 30th, and Blake Romans 33rd. For the Girls, […]
  James Hurtt
• Featured Pets of The Day- Wednesday & Chloe November 7, 2025
  FEATURED PETS OF THE DAY- These two ladies, Wednesday & Chloe are both available for adoption through The Humane Society of North Central Arkansas. Wednesday- Is a 10-month old Red Heeler mix. Spunky and fun personality, Housebroken, good on a leash and loves everyone! Chloe is a 10 month old Pit mix. So sweet and […]
  Dylan Groves
• Teddy Dwight Bunch November 7, 2025
  Teddy Dwight Bunch Funeral services for Teddy Dwight Bunch, 80, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2025, at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Mr. Bunch passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Ozarks Healthcare. He was born September 8, 1945, at Twin Bridges, Douglas County, Missouri, to […]
  Administrator
• Products for the Body, Made Locally; A Go Farm Spotlight on Harper Family Farms November 7, 2025
  West Plains, MO. – We’ve got another spotlight on one of the vendors and creators of our local area who sell what they make at the Go Farm Farmer’s Market.  The focus this time is on Harper Family Farms, whose products of which are meant to take care of your body, such as body butters or […]
  Daniel Williams
• City of Ava Warns Citizens of Utility Bill Text Scam November 7, 2025
  From the City of Ava:   We are issuing a scam alert regarding a deceptive text message currently circulating that claims to be from City Utilities (or your local utility provider).   The message, which typically states a bill is due and provides a link to “view your bill” or “pay,” is completely fake and […]
  James Hurtt
• Fourth Arrest in Baxter County Drug Seizure November 7, 2025
  From the Baxter County Sheriff’s Department: The Sheriff’s Office has now arrested a fourth person in connection with the large methamphetamine seizure made last week at 5555 Hwy 62 East in rural Mountain Home. CARSON MICHAEL GRASS, 20 years old of Mountain Home, was taken into custody Thursday, November 6th, after Investigators obtained a warrant […]
  James Hurtt