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• SBA Offers Relief to Missouri Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits January 13, 2026
  The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Missouri to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning Sept. 9, 2025. The declaration covers the Missouri counties of Barry, Barton, Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Dent, Douglas, […]
  James Hurtt
• Project Homeless Connect Scheduled for January 29th January 13, 2026
  From Ozarks Healthcare: WEST PLAINS, MO – Ozarks Healthcare is hosting Project Homeless Connect this year, bringing together area agencies and community partners to support individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. The event will be held Thursday, January 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the […]
  James Hurtt
• The Power of Empathy at The Historic Lincoln School January 13, 2026
  On Monday January 19th, Martin Luther King Day Jr. Day, there will be a special program entitled The Power of Empathy at the Historic Lincoln School 1400 Pony Thomas in West Plains. Make Plans now to attend, for more information see The Lincoln School Project on Facebook or lincolnschoolproject.com. Here is Crockett Oaks III with […]
  James Hurtt
• January Arrest Leading to 1st Degree Arson Charges January 13, 2026
  Grovespring, MO. – Yesterday, the Wright County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a Lebanon woman after a suspected arson event on January 8th. The Sheriff’s office responded to a fire at around 3:30am, finding a camper near a residence on fire. An attempt had also previously been made to ignite the camper, and an identified […]
  Daniel Williams
• Elevated Fire Risk Present Today in the Ozarks January 13, 2026
  Colder temperatures, high winds, and a lack of moisture are combining to increase fire risks across the Ozarks, and the National Weather Service are urging the public to be careful with burning. Outside burning is discouraged in general, outside of experienced fire personnel operations.  Activities that produce open sparks or flames are also asked to […]
  Daniel Williams
• Live Music Available at The Yellow House This Weekend January 13, 2026
  West Plains, MO. – Terry Hampton from Explore West Plains gave us her weekly inisghts on the happenings of West Plains, and this update concerns live music at The Yellow House, and an upcoming event at the Civic Center all about the non-profit scene. This Saturday from 7 to 9pm, the Yellow House will be host […]
  Daniel Williams
• Mountain Home PD Arrests Calico Rock Woman on Possession Charges January 13, 2026
  the Mountain Home Police Department arrested a Calico Rock woman on Monday.  42-year-old Adrienne Zoe Speak is charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia,  Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance, Meth or Cocaine. She was booked into the Baxter County Detention Center with bond set at $2500.  The post Mountain Home PD Arrests Calico Rock […]
  James Hurtt
• Baxter County Detention Center Bookings for 2025 Break-Down January 13, 2026
  From the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office:      During calendar year 2025, there were a total of 2,008 persons booked into the Baxter County Detention Center by all law enforcement agencies, compared to 1,998 in calendar year 2024.  These are broken down by the following agencies: 1,212     Baxter County Sheriff’s Office 10   […]
  James Hurtt
• Vanzant Man Airlifted After Accident Near West Plains January 13, 2026
  A 72-year-old Vanzant man sustained moderate injuries in an accident Monday on CC highway at county road 4000 one mile west of West Plains.  The accident occurred as he traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned in a 2004 Ford pickup.  He was taken to Mercy Hospital in Springfield by Air Ambulance. […]
  James Hurtt
• Garylee has sports January 13, 2026
    Former Ava Bear basketball player Andrew Dalton is playing at College of the Ozarks. And Saturday Andrew scored 50 points and set a new single game scoring record in leading the Bobcats to a double overtime win over Nelson University . Andrew was a four year starter for the Ava Bears in a career […]
  Gary Lee