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• Missouri Prairie Foundation Prairie Photo Contest Accepting Entries March 5, 2026
  Web link: https://moprairie.org/mission/outreach-and-education/2026-mpf-prairie-photo-contest/    Jefferson City, MO (March 5, 2026)—The public is invited to take part in celebrating the Missouri Prairie Foundation’s (MPF’s) 60th anniversary by participating in a juried photo contest running now through June 30, 2026. This free contest provides an opportunity for the public to contribute to conservation education through photography that […]
  James Hurtt
• West Plains Chamber of Commerce Announces Annual Caddyshack Classic Golf Tournament March 5, 2026
  From the West Plains Chamber of Commerce: West Plains, MO – Get ready to tee off in style! The West Plains Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the return of its much-anticipated Annual Caddyshack Classic Golf Tournament, taking place on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the beautiful West Plains Country Club. This year’s event […]
  James Hurtt
• Watches and Warnings, Know The Difference March 5, 2026
  It’s important to know the difference between a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Warning. Check out the definitions in this graphic so that you can be better prepared when we get severe weather! Find additional info at: weather.gov/sgf/severeweatherpreparednessweek The post Watches and Warnings, Know The Difference appeared first on Ozark Radio News.
  James Hurtt
• Finding Answers After Years of Uncertainty March 5, 2026
  From Texas County Memorial Hospital: Houston, MO— After nearly six years of unexplained symptoms and unanswered questions, Marki Ayers of Houston, Missouri, is finally moving forward with clarity and hope, thanks to the attentive care she received close to home.   Since 2020, Ayers had experienced ongoing bleeding and digestive issues. Despite seeing multiple providers […]
  James Hurtt
• Go Farm Farmers Market Back This Saturday March 5, 2026
  The GoFarm Farmers Market will be back open this Saturday March 7th in the Endurance Church Parking lot in West Plains. Many of your favorite vendors will be there along with some new vendors as well. With details here is Patrice Jennings: The post Go Farm Farmers Market Back This Saturday appeared first on Ozark […]
  James Hurtt
• Free Colon Cancer Screening Available to Area Residents March 5, 2026
  The American Cancer Society designates March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In observance, Texas County Memorial Hospital (TCMH) is offering free colorectal cancer screening kits to area residents.  Individuals may contact TCMH to request a free colon cancer screening kit through Friday, March 27. The screening includes a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) for individuals […]
  James Hurtt
• Severe Weather Chances Increase for Friday, Could Repeat Tuesday March 5, 2026
  The National Weather Service states that chances for severe weather have increased for tomorrow, with all details outlined in their latest information packet. To outline, nearly the entire primary listening area is in the 2/5 severe storm risk category, with two rounds of storms being likely. Highest risk chances lie further west, and get generally […]
  Daniel Williams
• Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Day 4: Wind and Hail March 5, 2026
  Severe Weather Preparedness Week continues, organized through the National weather Service. Today’s subject is all about damaging wind and hail.  Both of these elements are likely present when a severe weather system is moving through an area, with both capable of causing widespread damage. Once hail sizes reach quarter size, bodily harm potential becomes serious. […]
  Daniel Williams
• Weekly Lake North Fork Fishing Report March 5, 2026
  Gary Farace has your fishing report The post Weekly Lake North Fork Fishing Report appeared first on Ozark Radio News.
  Gary Lee
• VA to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New West Plains Clinic March 5, 2026
  WEST PLAINS, Mo. — After years of planning and nearly 13 months of construction, the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will officially open its new West Plains clinic in mid-March. A ribbon cutting ceremony, in partnership with the West Plains Chamber of Commerce, will be held at noon on Friday, March 13, at the […]
  James Hurtt