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• West Plains Police Investigating a Fatal Shooting November 9, 2025
  From the West Plains Police Department:   WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The West Plains Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday, November 8, in the 2600 block of Paula Drive. Officers were dispatched at approximately 7:33 p.m. for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, a 23-year-old male was located with injuries […]
  James Hurtt
• City of Mountain View, Mountain View Garden Club Asking for Volunteers November 9, 2025
  Mountain View, MO. – The City of Mountain View and the Mountain View Garden Club are asked the public for volunteers to help spruce up the town in time for the holidays. We spoke to a member of the Mountain View Garden Club for details on this event. Here’s vice president, Hilary Conely.  The decorations which […]
  Daniel Williams
• Explore new fishing, picnicking, and trail opportunities at these MDC lakes in the Ozarks November 9, 2025
  (This article comes courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation.) The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites anglers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts to visit four picturesque community lakes (CL) located in south-central Missouri. Each site offers a combination of water access, picnic amenities, and trails, making them ideal for a day trip or a weekend […]
  Daniel Williams
• Multiple Agencies Collaborate for Wright County Arrest November 9, 2025
  Froom the Wright County Sheriff’s Office:   After several hours of searching by multiple agencies, Elizabeth Miller has been taken into custody. Sheriff Akers will be submitting formal charges to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.   On November 8, 2025, multiple law enforcement agencies worked together in an extensive search operation that led to Miller’s apprehension. […]
  James Hurtt
• Veterans Day Assembly Scheduled for West Plains School November 9, 2025
  From the West Plains School: The Veterans Day Assembly is quickly approaching. We invite all Veterans and community members to join us as we honor those who have served our country. November 11, 2025 at West Plains High School Gym at 8:30 A.M. All Veterans are also welcome to attend the Veterans Breakfast in the […]
  James Hurtt
• Howell County Sheriff’s Department Conducted Compliance Checks Halloween Night November 9, 2025
  A note from Howell County Sheriff Matt Roberts: On Halloween​ night, I joined Howell County Deputies in conducting sex offender compliance checks on 28 of the 147 registered sex offenders ensuring compliance with Halloween guidelines. Our intention was to make contact with as many sex offenders as possible but due to higher-than-normal call volume we […]
  James Hurtt
• Armed Robbery in Ava Suspect in Custody November 9, 2025
  On October 15, 2025, Bryan Arnold of Lebanon was arrested after a several-hour manhunt resulting in numerous felony charges, which included felony fleeing arrest, resulting in his incarceration in the Douglas County Jail.   On November 4, 2025, the court ordered Arnold to be released from the Douglas County Jail on his own recognizance to […]
  James Hurtt
• Two Vehicle Crash Near Ellsinore November 9, 2025
  A two-vehicle crash in Ellsinore left two people with injuries on Friday.  The accident occurred when a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by a 41-year-old Ellsinore woman pulled into the path of a 1995 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 84-year-old Poplar Bluff man when she attempted to cross Highway 60 near Ellsinore.  The Poplar Bluff […]
  James Hurtt
• Liberty Conquers The Ava Bears for Distirct Semifinal Round November 9, 2025
  Game Audio Below: The Liberty Eagles began post-season play after their bye week in making it to the #1 seed in Class 2 District 3 as they took on The Ava Bears for the Semifinal round. Eagles dominated the Bears through the majority of the game on both offense and defense just as they did […]
  Dylan Groves
• Jeannie LaVeda Dennison November 8, 2025
  Funeral services for Jeannie LaVeda Dennison, 57, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Jeannie passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains. She is the daughter of Naomi (Barton) Ballou and Gary Haugsted, and was […]
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