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• Howell County Man Arrested by Ozark County Sheriff’s Department for Statutory Charges February 1, 2026
  From the Ozark County Sheriff’s Department: On 12/31/25, Darron Bolton was arrested and booked into jail for Statutory Rape, Child Molestation 1st Degree, Sexual Misconduct Involving a Child under 15, and Statutory Sodomy following an investigation lead by Deputy Sherman. A Search Warrant was issued and served at Darron’s residence and additional evidence was collected. […]
  James Hurtt
• Wright County Accident Injures Ozark Man February 1, 2026
  A 35-year-old Ozark man was injured in a crash on Friday.  The accident happened in Wright County on MO 38 four miles west of Hartville. The accident occurred when he left the roadway striking a telephone box and a tree in a 2018 Ford Focus. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in Springfield for treatment […]
  James Hurtt
• Northern Howell County Pursuit Ends with Suspect in Custody February 1, 2026
  One male is in custody after a vehicle pursuit in northern Howell County late Friday. The incident began when a driver failed to yield for a traffic stop initiated by a Willow Springs Police Department officer. Howell County Sheriff’s Office deputies assumed the pursuit as the vehicle continued eastbound on U.S. Highway 60. Upon reaching […]
  James Hurtt
• Liberty Eagles Battle The Russellville Indians and Win, 60-48 on Wednesday Afternoon February 1, 2026
  Game Audio Below: 1st Quarter: Tip controlled by the Russellville Indians but lost. Liberty tries to make a move but taken back and put in by Senior Rhett Fisher. Taken back by Liberty and ball put up and in for two by Paxton Hunter. A  2-2 tie to start the ballgame. A three pointer by […]
  Dylan Groves
• Grizzlies come close, but fall to State Fair again at home on Saturday February 1, 2026
  Rewatch Livestream Here: 2026 MSUWP Grizzlies vs State Fair Roadrunners Today, the MSU-WP Grizzlies faced off against the State Fair Road Runners in a region 16 conference game. The first quarter showed strong offence from both sides of the court, with high scores from both teams. The Road Runners showed to have slower defense, but […]
  Daniel Williams
• Willow wins Second Game of Sparta Invitational vs. The Ava Bears, Friday Night February 1, 2026
  Game Audio Below: Ava won the tip to start the ball game but it was turned over by Willow and immediately made a three to go up 3-0 to start the game. A timeout was immediately called after by Ava, which was peculiar since the game just started. The bears then shot cold for a […]
  ORN Sports
• Shirley Jean Hale February 1, 2026
  Shirley Jean Hale Shirley Jean Hale was born August 6, 1947, to Fletcher and Helen Scroggins in Harrison, Arkansas.  She passed peacefully into rest on January 29, 2026, at Brookhaven Nursing Home in West Plains, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Fred Andrew Hale on October 3, 1970, and they enjoyed 55 years together.  […]
  Administrator
• Kolby James Sets New School Career Scoring Record in Willow Win Saturday January 31, 2026
  Game Audio Below: The Willow Springs Bears faced the Galena Bears in the 7th Place game of the Sparta Tournament Saturday afternoon.  The Bears lead after one quarter 15-11 and extended their lead to nine at the end of the first half 38-29. In the second half Willow Springs remained hot from the field leading […]
  James Hurtt
• JUVENILES CHARGED WITH 49 OFFENSES RELATED TO THEFTS AND BURGLARIES IN HORSESHOE BEND January 31, 2026
  Two juveniles have been charged in the Izard County Circuit Court, Juvenile Division, with a total of 49 offenses related to vehicle thefts, burglaries, and other thefts reported in Horseshoe Bend since July 2025. This investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges against other individuals may be forthcoming.   Sheriff Melton stated, “The recent vehicle thefts, […]
  James Hurtt
• Multiple Great Events Scheduled at Lincoln School to Celebrate Black History Month January 31, 2026
  The month of February is recognized as Black History Month and the Historic Lincoln School has scheduled multiple events to celebrate. The first event is First to Freedom: Cole County U.S. Colored Troops with Michelle Brooks Saturday February 7th, from 11-12:30. On February 21st from 3:00-5:00 The Threads that Bind (Quilting) with Dr. Paulette Sankofa […]
  James Hurtt