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• Ozark Marketing Fall Sports All-Star Banquet December 9, 2025
  The Ozark Marketing- Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet Buick and GMC All Star Sports Banquet was held Sunday at Ruby-Doo’s Vintage Event Center in West Plains where some of the best athletes and coaches on the football field and volleyball court was honored.   This was an amazing year in High School sports for our region.  The Athletes […]
  James Hurtt
• Featured Pet of The Day- Buddy December 9, 2025
  FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Meet Buddy, A nine month old Lab & Border-Collie Mix who is availible for adoption through Ozarks Pet Rescue in West Plains. Buddy is recovering from a severe skin reaction to a flea infestation from his previous home. Will be neutered and up to date on vaccinations. ​​​If interested in […]
  Dylan Groves
• Patricia Ann Whiteside December 9, 2025
  Patricia Ann Whiteside Funeral services for Patricia Ann Whiteside, 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 12, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Mrs. Whiteside passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, at West Vue Nursing Center. She was born July 24, 1946, at West Plains, Missouri, to […]
  Administrator
• West Plains Business Makes Official Goodbye Announcement December 9, 2025
  West Plains, MO. – A West Plains business has stated this morning that they will be closing their doors later this month in an official announcment posted on social media. It will be included below for reading. An Official Farewell from Dev’s Steakhouse & Live Music Lounge   After much reflection, we want to share that […]
  Daniel Williams
• Flood Mitigation Project Underway in Thomasville December 9, 2025
  Thomasville, MO. – Construction has begun in Thomasville for the purpose of mitigating any damage that could result from a flood within the area. Associate Commissioner Jake Parker made the announcement for the project, who stated that this plan will redirect floodwaters away from town once the project is complete, protecting the homes, businesses and people […]
  Daniel Williams
• “Tale of the Carol” and Christmas Window Decoration Contest Today in West Plains December 9, 2025
  West Plains, MO. – The Christmas season continues in West Plains with the addition of a presentation and the continuation of a Christmas decoration contest. Terry Hampton has more in our latest West Plains Arts Alliance Update. The post “Tale of the Carol” and Christmas Window Decoration Contest Today in West Plains appeared first on […]
  Daniel Williams
• Birch Tree Man Arrested Following Sunday Crash December 9, 2025
  Birch Tree, MO. – A crash that happened this past Sunday and injured two people ended with one person being arrested. This crash happened on Sunday, when Christopher Brown, 31 of Birch Tree entered the roadway of Highway 99 and struck a Chevy Silverado with his Ford Edge. The occupants of the Silverado were injured, but […]
  Daniel Williams
• Garylee has sports December 9, 2025
    Boys High School Basketball for tonight. Bunker at Clearwater, Bradleyville at Dora, Mtn Grove at Hartville, Ava at Hollister, Houston at Seymour, Salem at Waynesville, and Summersville at Willow Springs.   Lady Zizzers hosted Nixa last night with more here is Harlan Hutchison.     The Liberty Boys invitational will be played Dec 15th […]
  Gary Lee
• Lady Zizzer Basketball proud to partner with Summit Q December 9, 2025
  Lady Zizzer basketball was proud to partner with Summit Q, a community-minded BBQ sauce brand tied to Ozarks Summit Ministries, for a special BBQ sauce fundraiser aimed at supporting youth and community outreach efforts. Summit Q’s mission goes beyond great-tasting sauce, their proceeds support outreach, mentoring, and programs designed to strengthen families, equip young leaders, […]
  Gary Lee
• Monday Night Football December 9, 2025
  Cameron Dicker kicked a go-ahead 54-yard field goal — one of his five in the game — and Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line, lifting the Los Angeles Chargers to a 22-19 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. The Chargers (9-4) overcame Odafe Oweh’s penalty on a neutral zone infraction that gave the […]
  Gary Lee