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• Nancy Jean Driskell November 6, 2025
  Nancy Jean Driskell Graveside services for Nancy Jean Driskell, 75, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 10, 2025, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Mrs. Driskell passed away at 6:14 a.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Ozarks Healthcare. She was born November 9, 1949, […]
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• Thursday Morning Accident Injures Caufield Juvenile November 6, 2025
  Around 7:25 Thursday morning a 17-year-old male juvenile from Caufield was injured when the 2010 Ford Explorer he was driving went off the right side of the roadway, struck a sign and an embankment. He was wearing a safety device and was transported to Ozarks Healthcare with minor injuries by private conveyance according to the […]
  James Hurtt
• Howell County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Jury Duty Phone Scam HOWELL COUNTY, Mo. — The Howell County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a phone scam involving an impersonator claiming to be a deputy. On Wednesday, a citizen reported receiving a call from a restricted number by someone identifying himself as “Deputy Brian Whitlock.” The caller falsely claimed the woman had missed jury duty in October and needed to report to the Sheriff’s Office immediately. He insisted she stay on the line or face arrest. Fortunately, the citizen recognized the scam and disconnected the call. Officials stress that the Howell County Sheriff’s Office will never: – Demand payment or threaten arrest over the phone. – Call from restricted or blocked numbers. – Require individuals to remain on the line. Residents are urged not to share personal information with suspicious callers. If in doubt, contact the Sheriff’s Office directly at 417-256-2544. Scams can also be reported to: – Missouri Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline: ago.mo.gov – Federal Trade Commission: reportfraud.ftc.gov The Sheriff’s Office encourages the public to stay vigilant and share this warning to help protect others in the community. November 6, 2025
  The Howell County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a phone scam involving an impersonator claiming to be a deputy. On Wednesday, a citizen reported receiving a call from a restricted number by someone identifying himself as “Deputy Brian Whitlock.” The caller falsely claimed the woman had missed jury duty in October and needed to […]
  James Hurtt
• Mountain Grove Animal Shelter Overwhelmed by Pet Surrenders, Seeks Community Support November 6, 2025
  MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. – The city’s Animal Control Officer has announced that the local shelter faces an unprecedented surge in pet relinquishments. In a public statement, ACO J. Vieths reported receiving seven calls in a single day from residents seeking to surrender a total of 12 animals—an unusually high volume for a community of Mountain […]
  James Hurtt
• Missouri to issue partial November SNAP benefits November 6, 2025
  (This article comes courtesy of MissouriNet, written by Alisa Nelson.) The Missouri Department of Social Services says it has received official guidance from the federal government, allowing partial funding to issue November food stamp benefits. The agency says it is working with its vendor to distribute benefits quickly and will share more details soon. Further […]
  Daniel Williams
• Garylee has sports November 6, 2025
    Class 2 District 9 2025 all district volleyball team. 1st Team Sophia Dotson, Jayne Thompson, Cambree Woodard all from Cabool. Loren Bojko from Fordland, Addie Alms from Gainesville, Elianna Wallce from Seymour and Izzy Campbell from Sparta. 2nd Team Lexi Miller from Cabool, Reese Holmes and Jayslynn Stalder from Fordland, Baylor Hewett from Gainesville, […]
  Gary Lee
• Weekly Lake North Fork Fishing Report November 6, 2025
  Gary Farace has your fishing report The post Weekly Lake North Fork Fishing Report appeared first on Ozark Radio News.
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• Three Local State Farm Agents Join Forces to Sponsor Scoreboard for West Plains Baseball Field November 6, 2025
  WEST PLAINS, Mo. — The West Plains Area Dugout Club is proud to announce a major community partnership with three local State Farm agents — Ramona Heiney, Adam Mansfield, and Justin Shelby — who have come together as joint donors to purchase the new scoreboard for the baseball field being built at 1410 Bill Virdon […]
  Gary Lee
• Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA) Hall of Fame Inductees, Class of 2026 November 6, 2025
  Congratulations to the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA) Hall of Fame Inductees, Class of 2026 The Missouri Basketball Coaches Association is proud to release their 2026 Hall of Fame class. The MBCA Hall of Fame Induction will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Springfield, Missouri on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 1:00 pm.  Tickets for […]
  Gary Lee
• Mizzou debuts at 22 in the College Football Playoff rankings November 6, 2025
  The Mizzou Tigers football team has caught the attention of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee. The Tigers are ranked at number 22 in the first CFP poll of the season. Mizzou is tied for eighth place in the SEC with a 2-and-2 conference record and a 6-and-2 mark overall. The Tigers host number-three Texas […]
  Gary Lee