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• Barbara Jean (Wilbanks) Decker Barton March 17, 2026
  Barbara Jean (Wilbanks) Decker Barton Graveside services for Barbara Jean (Wilbanks) Decker Barton, 87, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Antioch Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Barton passed away peacefully at her home on March 13, 2026. Barbara was born on February 22, […]
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• Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Announces “Family Freedom Fest 2026” March 17, 2026
  Mountain View, MO. – In order to participate in the celebration of the semiquincentennial of the United States, Mountain View will be holding an especially busy July 4th celebration. The Chamber has announced this event as “Family Freedom Fest 2026”, and will include various activities, food vendors, and of course, a fireworks show. Currently, suggestions […]
  Daniel Williams
• Lenora Jade Tosch March 17, 2026
  Lenora Jade Tosch was called home to be with the Lord and joined the angels on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 4:21 a.m. She was born that same morning in West Plains, Missouri, to her loving parents, Alyssa Jade Tosch and Gavin O’Brian Alverson. Though her time on earth was brief, Lenora’s life was a […]
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• Featured Pet of The Day- Cuda March 17, 2026
  FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Cuda, A German-Shepard Mix in the care of Ozarks Pet Rescue is looking for an urgent adoption or Foster placement. He is currently being held in a Kennell by a volunteer to the rescue but more than anything, deserves his forever home Cuda is: • Neutered • Heartworm negative • […]
  Dylan Groves
• An Art Show, Live Stage Acting & Music, and More in West Plains March 17, 2026
  West Plains, MO. – As we enter the midway point of March, we’re looking at a new rotation of activities in the West Plains area, with severeal taking place this week in the vicinity of downtown. With this week’s West Plains Arts Alliance and Explore West Plains update, here’s Terry Hampton:  The first topic is a […]
  Daniel Williams
• Community Support Key as Ozark Marketing Reviews Christmas Parade Plans March 17, 2026
  (West Plains, MO) Ozark Marketing appreciates the community’s interest in the future of the West Plains Christmas Parade and the enthusiasm surrounding this longstanding local tradition. At this time, Ozark Marketing is conducting due diligence to better understand the level of community support, volunteer participation, and sponsorship necessary to successfully organize and sustain the parade […]
  Jim Lambert
• National Child Safety Technician Course to be Held Later this Month March 17, 2026
  Local first responders, healthcare partners, and child‑safety advocates are inviting the public to take part in a four‑day National Child Passenger Safety Technician Course later this month. The certification training will be held March 24–27, 2026, at the West Plains Fire Department, located at 1901 Kissinger Street. The course includes classroom instruction and hands‑on application, […]
  James Hurtt
• 88-Year-Old Shoots Out Victim’s Tires During Dispute March 17, 2026
  Viola, AR. – A Viola man is facing criminal charges after shooting out the tires of a truck following a traffic accident.  This took place on March 6th on the 1000 block of Whitwood Road in Viola. Law enforcement say that the victim in this case went to fetch things from his vehicle after an […]
  Daniel Williams
• Dora Man Arrested After Allegedly Striking Victim With Jeep, Facing Multiple Felony Charges March 17, 2026
  A Dora man is facing several felony charges after deputies say he drove a Jeep into a group of people gathered at a Gainesville residence early March 14th. According to the probable cause statement, deputies were dispatched around 3:54 a.m. after a 911 caller reported that a male “had been struck by a vehicle” and […]
  James Hurtt
• VFW Post 1828 Holds 2026 Desert Storm Memorial in West Plains March 17, 2026
  On February 27th, 2026, the VFW Post 1828 in West Plains organized a special memorial service in honor of those who lost their lives in the conflict surrounding Operation: Desert Storm. During the event, several individuals gave accounts of experiences of the conflict, and West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff formally made a proclamation. The post […]
  Daniel Williams