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• Liberty Eagles move to 7-2 with a win over The Alton Comets, Thursday Night January 9, 2026
  Game Audio Below: Liberty Eagles come out of their Christmas Break and back into the season with another win, taking them to a 7-2 record as they defeat the Alton Comets, 72-58 1st Quarter: Liberty Eagles control the tip and shot in for three to get on the board first by Alex Tune. Rebound by […]
  Dylan Groves
• Stella Mae Collins January 8, 2026
  Stella Mae Collins Funeral services for Stella Mae Collins, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 12, 2026, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Collins passed away surrounded by her family on January 6, 2026, at 12:54 a.m. at NHC Healthcare in West Plains. Stella was born […]
  Administrator
• Year End Numbers for Operation Relentless Pursuit January 8, 2026
  The Missouri Department of Public Safety reports that Operation Relentless Pursuit wrapped up 2025 with significant enforcement results as officers completed Week 39 of the statewide initiative between December 28 and January 3. According to DPS, ORP officers and their local and federal partners made more than 1,100 arrests during 2025 and cleared over 1,800 […]
  James Hurtt
• Commission Awards Contracts for Southeast District Projects January 8, 2026
  From MODOT: SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for the Southeast District during its regular meeting on Jan 8. The contracts included bridge redecks, bridge replacements, a culvert replacement, and pavement resurfacing. A $1,041,263 contract was awarded to Joe’s Bridge & Grading, Inc., for bridge redeck on Route 34 over Clark […]
  James Hurtt
• MSHP: Driver Accused of DWI, Fleeing Scene and Resisting Arrest Near Route 160 January 8, 2026
  According to the Probable Cause Affidavit, a 43‑year‑old West Plains man was taken into custody Tuesday night after allegedly confronting first responders at a crash scene, fleeing in his vehicle, and later resisting arrest at a nearby residence, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol probable cause statement. Troopers were investigating a leaving‑the‑scene crash on […]
  James Hurtt
• Cold or the Flu: A Message from Ozarks Healthcare January 8, 2026
  From Ozarks Healthcare: Cold or flu? Knowing the difference can help you get the right care. A cold often comes on gradually and may include a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing, and mild fatigue. The flu tends to hit suddenly and can cause fever, chills, body aches, headache, extreme tiredness, and a dry […]
  James Hurtt
• Ozarks Pet Rescue To Host Community Meeting January 8, 2026
  WEST PLAINS, MO- Ozarks Pet Rescue has scheduled a meeting with the chief of staff for Missouri Senator Brad Hudson this coming Monday, January 12th at 2:00 PM. Last week; Tanya Meeks, Director & CEO for Ozarks Pet Rescue sent a request to meet with Senator Hudson after speaking briefly with him during his appearance […]
  Dylan Groves
• Several Local Students Named to the Mizzou Dean’s List Fall Semester January 8, 2026
  The Dean’s List at the University of Missouri has been released for the Fall 2025 Semester and several area students are listed. Ava Name Class and College/School McClure, Emily Grace Sophomore, Arts Science Welch, Aubrey Nicole Freshman, Arts Science     Mountain View Name Class and College/School Woolsey, Kenna L Senior, Health Sciences Pomona Name […]
  James Hurtt
• Billy Gene Chowning January 8, 2026
  A Celebration of Life service for Billy Gene Chowning, 81, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 9, 2026, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Chowning passed away at 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at his home. He was born March 12, 1944, at Mountain View, Missouri. Arrangements under […]
  Administrator
• A Quilt Show, A Card Show, and More in West Plains January 8, 2026
  West Plains, MO. – While January is typically a less active month as everyone takes a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays, more activities are still present for the public to attend and take part in this week in West Plains. Terry Hampton gives us the latest updates, which includes an art […]
  Daniel Williams