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• Drive Sober: A Note from the Howell County Sheriff’s Department December 31, 2025
  As you celebrate the New Year, the Howell County Sheriff’s Office encourages everyone to plan ahead and DRIVE SOBER. If you’ve been drinking, please use a local ride service or call a sober driver- your safety and the safety of others depend on it.   Local ride options: • Towne & Country Taxi: (417) 255-5608 […]
  James Hurtt
• Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest in Howell County December 31, 2025
  A routine patrol early Wednesday morning resulted in the arrest of a West Plains woman on a drug possession charge. According to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on December 31, 2025, at approximately 1:18 a.m., when Deputy Tyler Ryan conducted a traffic stop on a white Buick LaSabre traveling west on State […]
  James Hurtt
• City of West Plains Accepting Glass for Recycling Again December 31, 2025
  From the West Plains City Utilities:   The City of West Plains is committed to making recycling easy and accessible for our community. For more information on what and how residents can recycle, please visit our website: https://westplains.gov/…/sanatation/transfer-station/   We’re also excited to share that the City of West Plains is accepting glass for recycling […]
  James Hurtt
• The 2025 Cabool Holiday Tournament came to a close Tuesday night with a full slate of final games. December 31, 2025
  The 2025 Cabool Holiday Tournament came to a close Tuesday night with a full slate of final games. In the loser’s bracket championship, Mammoth Spring, Ark., picked up an 82–75 victory over Eminence. Salem captured the consolation title by defeating Alton 84–75. The third-place game featured a matchup between two Summit Conference teams, with Norwood […]
  Gary Lee
• Lady Zizzers improve to 7-2 on Monday Night (12/22) December 31, 2025
  Game Audio Below: The West Plains Lady Zizzers as well as The West Plains Zizzer Boys Basketball team traveled to Mountain Home, Arkansas on Monday Night. Both teams playing a border war per tradition for the month of December. A hard fought match for the Lady Zizzers, though turnovers proved to be an obstacle in […]
  Dylan Groves
• Body Found in Oregon County Pond December 31, 2025
  Press Release from the Oregon County Sheriff’s Department: On December 30, 2025, the Oregon County Sheriff’s Office received a report from an Alton resident who stated he had discovered a body in a pond located on his property. Responding deputies confirmed the presence of a deceased individual in the pond. The individual appeared to be […]
  James Hurtt
• Sharp County Jail Report Lists Arrests Dec. 22–29 December 31, 2025
  SHARP COUNTY, Ark. — According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated during the week of Dec. 22 through Dec. 29, 2025. All persons listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wayne Berry, 47, of Ash Flat, was arrested on a charge of third-degree domestic battering. […]
  Quinn Ziliak
• Weekly Izard County Jail Report Released Dec. 29 December 31, 2025
  IZARD COUNTY, Ark. — The Izard County Sheriff’s Office released its weekly incarceration report on Monday, Dec. 29, detailing arrests made over the past two weeks. According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated during the reporting period. All persons listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Donald […]
  Quinn Ziliak
• Fulton County Jail Roster Updated With New Inmates December 31, 2025
  SALEM, Ark. — The following individuals represent the most recent inmate bookings since the last Fulton County jail roster report, according to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office inmate roster. Individuals are listed in order of most recent arrest to oldest arrest. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. New […]
  Quinn Ziliak
• Houston Man Arrested After Breaking into Home, Assaulting Victim December 31, 2025
  Houston, MO. – A Houston man has been arrested after being found to have broken into a home and assaulting the victim inside, all while a protection order was in effect. The probable cause affidavit states this took place on December 28th in the early evening. Houston PD arrived to a residence of a domestic […]
  Daniel Williams