A Birch Tree woman died in a residential structure fire late Thursday night. According to the Shannon County Sheriff’s Office, dispatch received the call at 10:23 p.m. for a fire at 7118 South Wall Street in Birch Tree. Birch Tree Fire & Rescue responded and requested assistance from the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office during […]

West Plains, MO. – On October 24th, the Go Farm Farmer’s Market will be putting on a fall-themed, special market. Vendors who attend will be providing fall products such as caramel apple bars, apple cider floats and more. There will also be live music and several activities planned. A fan-favorite last year, the chili cook-off […]

West Plains, MO. – The Southern Ozarks Community Orchestra are helping the public get into the fall season with two Halloween-themed orchestra shows in October. The first will be taking place this weekend on October 10th at the Avenue Theatre, beginning at 7pm.  The second concert will be held at The Melba Theatre in Houston, […]

A man faces drug and equipment‑related charges after a traffic stop in Alton on October 6. Deputy J.A. Martin reported stopping a pickup at US 19 and US 160 after noticing a defective brake light and a turn made without a signal. The driver, identified as Walter Hooper, told the deputy he had purchased the […]

Ava, MO. — Young riders and barrel racers will take to the arena Saturday, Oct. 10, for a Bulls & Barrels event at the Ava Saddle Club Arena located on Saddle Club Road. The Junior Pro Bull Riders event will begin at 7 p.m. and will feature youth roughstock competition and barrel racing. Local contestants […]

FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Hi! I’m Chewbacca. I’ve got a lot of fur and I think I’m a real handsome fella. I like to sniff and eat anything everything my nose tells me is appetizing. That is all to say that I love humans! Especially when they feel all my curls. These days, it […]

Cabool, MO. – Those who want to see older agricultural machines and the processes used  in agriculture production will have another chance to see them in person this weekend in Cabool. This is because the Ozarks Older Iron Club Spring show is happening this week. A multi-day event, this will happen on Friday, October 9th, […]

Funeral Services for Roy Dain Altermatt, Age 85 of West Plains, Missouri will be held on Friday, October 9th, 2026 in The Rose Chapel of The Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, Missouri, beginning at 2:00 PM. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 1:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary General Baptist Church, […]

Funeral Services for Charles Wiles, Age 87 of Highland, Arkansas will be held on Saturday, October 10th, 2026 at The Family Life Center of The First Assembly of God, Highland, Arkansas, beginning at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be held at The same venue on Friday, October 9th, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Arrangements under the direction […]

A Celebration of Life for Thomas Herman Armstrong, Age 81 of Thayer, Missouri will be held on Saturday, October 10th, 2026 at The New Life Church, Thayer, Missouri, beginning at 10:00 AM. Arrangements under the direction of The Clary Funeral Home, Thayer, Missouri. Thomas Herman Armstrong was born August 31, 1945, in Springfield, Ohio, to […]