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• Featured Pet of The Day- Max (Update) March 12, 2026
  FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- An update on a Featured Pet from Last Week. Max’s deadline for adoption is fast approaching as he is soon awaiting transfer to a larger facility from The Willow Springs Animal Control. * If you’re looking for a loyal, energetic companion: Max might be your perfect match! * If you […]
  Dylan Groves
• Featured Pet of The Day- Sarah March 12, 2026
  FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Meet Sarah! A 7-year old, Gray & White Domestic Medium Hair, available for adoption through The Humane Society of North Central Arkansas. Sarah loves to explore and has seen a lot in her life so far. She still loves a warm lap to curl up in, gentle pets, and a […]
  Dylan Groves
• Man Charged After Alleged Knife Threats Toward Mother in Howell County March 12, 2026
  A Howell County man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies say he threatened his mother with a knife during an incident west of West Plains on March 1. According to a probable cause statement filed by the Howell County Sheriff’s Office, Justin J. Bond was taken into custody after deputies responded to a […]
  James Hurtt
• Missouri Lawmakers Lead Renewed Effort to Abolish Death Penalty March 12, 2026
  (Article courtesy of MissouriNet.) Missouri’s long-running debate over the death penalty returned to the Capitol on Monday, as Rep. Jim Murphy, R-St. Louis County, pushed once again to abolish it. He said one myth is that executions save the state money. “Fact of the matter is, anybody that’s put on the track to the death […]
  Daniel Williams
• Deputies Complete Field Training Officer Certification March 12, 2026
  The Howell County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing two members of its patrol division after they completed advanced training through the Missouri Sheriff’s Association Field Training Officer Course in Henry County. Deputy Barnes and Deputy First Class Malone attended the specialized program, which prepares experienced deputies to mentor and evaluate new recruits as they begin their […]
  James Hurtt
• Sharp County Arrest Reports March 12, 2026
  According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (2/23/2026-3/2/2026).   Lisa Allard, 58, of Horseshoe Bend, was arrested for Contempt of Court. Kristina Baldrigde, 39, of Mammoth Springs, was arrested for Failure to Appear-Misdemeanor on Contempt-Fail to Pay.   James Biby, 47, of Cherokee Village, was arrested for […]
  James Hurtt
• Richard Clark A 1960 Thayer High School graduate is headed to the Hall of Fame March 12, 2026
  Richard Clark – Cross Country & Track Coach: A 1960 Thayer High School graduate, Clark was a four-sport athlete at Missouri State before going into coaching. He spent a majority of his career at MSU, coaching from 1979 to 2000. He led the Bears cross country teams to the 1979 and 1980 Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic […]
  Gary Lee
• Liberty Eagle Send Off March 12, 2026
  Liberty Eagles head to Columbia to the Final 4 today,. They will be heading through town a little after noon, they will head down by the elementary and go down through downtown. Let’s give them a great send off. Eagles play Principia tomorrow at 4:00 pm in Mizzou Arena. Game will air on The Fox […]
  Gary Lee
• Howell County Suicide Prevention Network Hosting Conference Saturday March 12, 2026
  The Howell County Suicide Prevention Network will host its annual TRIPLE C’s Conference on March 14, 2026, bringing community members together for an afternoon focused on suicide‑prevention education and local resource awareness. The event runs from 1 to 5 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center. This year’s keynote speaker is Lexi Rodriguez, CRADC, CHW‑C, […]
  James Hurtt
• TCMH Recognized for Excellence in Pediatric Emergency Care March 12, 2026
  Press release from TCMH: Houston, MO— Texas County Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that its emergency department has earned recognition for excellence in pediatric emergency care.   The Missouri Pediatric Emergency Excellence in Care (PEEC) program, led by Missouri Emergency Medical Services for Children (MO EMSC), recognizes hospitals committed to providing safe, high-quality emergency […]
  James Hurtt