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• 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
• Kelbin Linville Hardin April 3, 2026
  Kelbin Linville Hardin, Age 91, West Plains, Missouri, passed away on March 29, 2026. He was born on March 7, 1935, in Bendavis, Missouri, to Linville Cleve Hardin and Mina Beatrice (Ragsdale) Hardin. Kelbin proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his service, he built a long and respected career as […]
  Dylan Groves
• Carl Denis Busbey April 3, 2026
  Graveside services for Carl Denis Busbey, Age 62, of Peace Valley, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Bennett Chapel Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 1PM. Denis passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Peace Valley, Missouri. He was born […]
  Dylan Groves
• Marie Bell April 3, 2026
  Dixie Marie was born in Paragould, Arkansas in 1949 to Milton and Louise (Woods) Sawyer. She had so much fun growing up with her brothers and sisters. Marie passed away at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas at the age of 76. When she was 16 years old, Marie married Rusty Bell, and they […]
  Dylan Groves
• Mary Sisco April 3, 2026
  Mary Sisco, born on July 22, 1945, in Thayer, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 31, 2026, in Alton, Missouri. She was 80 years old. Mary was the daughter of the late Roy and Lucille Bell. She grew up in Missouri and carried her deep roots in the community […]
  Dylan Groves
• Patricia K. Troutt April 3, 2026
  Funeral Services for Patricia K. Troutt, Age 76 of Texas County, Missouri will be held on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 at The Assembly of God Church, Roby Missouri, beginning at 11:00 AM. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 10:00 AM. Burial will be in the Jolliff Cemetery, Rover, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of […]
  Dylan Groves