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• Featured Pet of The Day- Sonya February 19, 2026
  FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Sonya is a beagle/pit mix looking for a home through Ozarks Pet Rescue in West Plains. She is a sweet girl with a big personality. Would do best in a home with a wide -open fence and a family that likes to stay active. Sonya is: Fully house & potty […]
  Dylan Groves
• Mansfield Man Charged with Theft and Trespassing in Douglas County February 19, 2026
  A Mansfield man is facing multiple charges after a property owner reported finding him on private land with a truck and trailer positioned to load a burned skid steer, according to a probable cause statement filed by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The report states that on February 13, a witness encountered 45‑year‑old Jessie Doherty […]
  James Hurtt
• Two Poplar Bluff Residents Arrested in Howell County February 19, 2026
  Two people from Poplar Bluff were arrested in Howell County after a Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic stop led to the discovery of methamphetamine and a large amount of suspected stolen merchandise, according to probable cause statements filed February 19. Troopers stopped a blue Toyota Prius on State Route 17 after it crossed the centerline […]
  James Hurtt
• Ozarks Healthcare Expands Zizzer Clinic Services February 19, 2026
  WEST PLAINS, MO – Ozarks Healthcare, in partnership with the West Plains R-7 School District, is broadening the patient population served at the Ozarks Healthcare Zizzer Clinic to better support community members, while continuing to provide convenient, timely care for students during the school day.   Beginning this month, clinic services include non-school-aged children of […]
  James Hurtt
• The Great Tornado of 1925 Presentation at MSU-WP February 19, 2026
  Missouri State University–West Plains will host a public presentation on The Great Tornado of 1925 at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at the Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St. Author and historian Steve Wiegenstein will lead the program, using contemporary accounts and archival images to revisit Missouri’s experience during the Tri-State Tornado—the […]
  James Hurtt
• Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Releases Weekly Incarceration Report February 19, 2026
  According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated during the reporting period: Jeremy Bodkins, 33, of Williford, was arrested for failure to appear on charges of possession of drugs and firearms simultaneously, possession of a controlled substance (Schedule I or II methamphetamine or cocaine under 2 grams), and bond revocation. William […]
  Quinn Ziliak
• Marion County Jail Log: Arrests and Releases Since January 2026 February 19, 2026
  The following individuals were incarcerated at the Marion County Jail in January 2026 or later, or were released during that time period, according to information provided by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Douglas Wayne Bean, age 64, of Flippin, AR, was arrested on Feb. 19, 2026, for failure to register and failure to comply with […]
  Quinn Ziliak
• Please join us in celebrating a tremendous achievement for Zizzer Volleyball February 19, 2026
  Coach Hailey Beazley has been named the Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association Class 4 Coach of the Year at this week’s MHSVCA Coaches Conference a well-deserved honor that reflects the impact she continues to make on and off the court. Coach Beazley’s leadership, mentorship, and passion for the game are evident in every practice, […]
  Gary Lee
• Two Juveniles Charged in Horseshoe Bend Theft, Burglary Cases February 19, 2026
  HORSESHOE BEND, Ark. — Two juveniles have been charged in the Izard County Circuit Court, Juvenile Division, in connection with a series of thefts and burglaries reported in Horseshoe Bend over the past several months. According to information released by the Izard County Sheriff’s Office in late January, the juveniles face a combined total of […]
  Quinn Ziliak
• Annual Interscholastic Contest scheduled for April 10 February 19, 2026
        WEST PLAINS, Mo. – In just a few weeks, high school students from across the region will gather at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) to participate in the annual Interscholastic Contest. Now in its 39th year, the contest is scheduled for April 10 on the MSU-WP campus.   Originally established in the early 1980s by […]
  James Hurtt