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• Weekend Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis Reaches $100,000 After Surprise $3,000 Gift March 23, 2026
  A weekend of generosity ended with an emotional surprise for organizers after a local family stepped forward with a donation that pushed a community fundraiser to the $100,000 mark. Organizers say the night had already been overwhelming, with the running total sitting at $97,000. Late in the evening, a woman reached out through Facebook to […]
  James Hurtt
• Three-Year-Old Murder Case Sees Resolution with Murder Conviction March 23, 2026
  Viola, AR. – A 3 year-old homicide case near Viola, Arkansas has received a resolution as the defendant in this case received a 31-year conviction to prison. 33-year-old Stacie Hickman pleaded guilty last Wednesday to first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse, receiving her sentence from Judge Tim Weaver with the Izard County Circuit Court. The […]
  Daniel Williams
• Mountain View Easter Egg Hunt Happening March 31st March 23, 2026
  Mountain View, MO. – The annual Easter Egg Hunt, organized by the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce and Mercy St. Francis has been scheduled for March 31st.  This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities such as games, face-painting, food trucks, and of course, the Easter Egg Hunt itself. There will also be a “golden […]
  Daniel Williams
• West Plains Native Jacob Hackworth Signs to MCA in Partnership With Goat Island Sound March 23, 2026
  Music Row Magazine reports West Plains native Jacob Hackworth has signed with MCA Records in collaboration with Goat Island Sound, marking a major milestone in the rising songwriter‑turned‑artist’s fast‑accelerating career. Hackworth has emerged as one of Nashville’s most in‑demand young writers, amassing more than one billion streams in 2025 alone. Since signing his first publishing […]
  James Hurtt
• Single‑Vehicle Rollover Injures Teen Passenger East of Lanton March 23, 2026
  An afternoon crash on Highway 142 left a 16‑year‑old West Plains girl with moderate injuries Sunday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 4:20 p.m., three miles east of Lanton. Troopers say an eastbound 2003 Chevrolet 1500 traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned. The driver, an 18‑year‑old […]
  James Hurtt
• Zizzers Open Season with Two Wins at Ozarks Baseball Classic March 22, 2026
  The West Plains Zizzers opened their baseball season over the weekend at the Ozarks Baseball Classic in Harrison, Arkansas. After a tough Friday night loss to Pea Ridge, the team rebounded with back‑to‑back wins on Saturday. In the early game, senior Landon Montgomery delivered a strong performance on the mound, going five and a third […]
  James Hurtt
• Possible Record High Temperature Today March 22, 2026
  More high temperature records will be in jeopardy today! West Plains and Rolla/Vichy will have the best chance of breaking old records.           The post Possible Record High Temperature Today appeared first on Ozark Radio News.
  James Hurtt
• Essex Man Arrested in Oregon County on Multiple Felony Drug Charges March 22, 2026
  A 29‑year‑old Essex man is being held on a 24‑hour hold after Oregon County authorities arrested him Saturday afternoon on multiple felony drug charges. According to the report, Amber D. Prewett was taken into custody around 3:14 p.m. and is facing two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance, along with a felony charge […]
  James Hurtt
• Single‑Vehicle Crash Seriously Injures Two in Reynolds County March 22, 2026
  Two people were seriously injured Saturday evening after a pickup ran off Highway 72, six miles southwest of Centerville. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 5:40 p.m. when a 2026 Jeep Gladiator traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck two trees, slid, and overturned.  The driver, a 48‑year‑old […]
  James Hurtt
• Congressman Smith Capitol Report March 22, 2026
  The mission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is to ensure the safety of the American people, our communities, and our nation. At a time of growing threats both at home and abroad, ensuring continued strong leadership at DHS should not be a partisan issue. I can think of no better person than Senator […]
  James Hurtt