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• Timothy Ray Burdick February 25, 2026
  Timothy Ray Burdick, son of Barbara (Mitchell) Burdick and the late Roy Wilbur Burdick Jr., was born May 28, 1979, and departed this life on February 23, 2026. He was 46 years, 8 months, and 26 days of age. Timothy was preceded in death by his father, Roy Burdick on January 1, 2011; and his […]
  Dylan Groves
• Desert Storm Memorial Planned in West Plains this Friday February 25, 2026
  West Plains, MO. – The John T. Kirk VFW Post 1828 in West Plains will be hosting an event this Friday commemorating the end of Desert Storm and the Gulf War. With this conflict taking place in the early Nineties, there are still many people in the Ozarks who remember the event, or even actively […]
  Daniel Williams
• Minutes from Monday’s Willow Springs Council Meeting February 25, 2026
  CITY OF WILLOW SPRINGS Regular Council Meeting Monday, February 23, 2026 City Hall Council Chambers, 5:30 pm     Council Members Present: Mayor Adam Webb, Alderman Mike Tooley, Alderman Kim Rich, Alderman Jennifer Owens, Alderman Bryan Hogan.   City Staff Present: City Administrator Beverly Hicks, City Clerk Heather Tooley, Police Chief Wes Ellison, Assistant Police […]
  James Hurtt
• Missouri Legislative Black Caucus to host annual Black History Month celebration at the Missouri State Capitol February 25, 2026
  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) proudly announces its annual Black History Month Celebration, to be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the First Floor Rotunda of the Missouri State Capitol. This signature event honors the enduring legacy, resilience, and historic contributions of African Americans in Missouri […]
  James Hurtt
• Hit‑and‑Run at Junction Hill S‑Mart Leads to Criminal Complaint February 25, 2026
  A criminal complaint was filed today against William Andrew Sims of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, who is accused of leaving the scene of an accident after a pickup struck the Junction Hill S‑Mart building earlier this month. According to a probable cause statement from the Howell County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded on February 2 to find […]
  James Hurtt
• Thayer Bobcat Football Launches Engraved Brick Fundraiser at Louis Bozman Field February 25, 2026
  The Thayer Bobcat Football program is giving fans, families, alumni, and supporters a chance to make their mark permanently. The Bobcats have officially announced their Engraved Brick Paver Fundraiser, an opportunity for the community to leave a lasting legacy at the Fieldhouse at Louis Bozman Field while directly supporting CAT Football. Installed at the entrance […]
  Gary Lee
• Featured Pet of The Day- Xena February 25, 2026
  FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Meet Xena! A beautiful, 2-year-old Border-Collie mix who is available for a foster or adopt through Ozarks Pet Rescue in West Plains. She has strong herding instincts and a big personality to show it. Given these abilities, she needs room to run free and stretch her legs. She is currently […]
  Dylan Groves
• Class 5 District 6 Girls Basketball bracket February 25, 2026
  Class 5 District 6 Girls basketball seedings and match ups first round starts on Monday March 2nd. Marshfield #1 vs #8 Parkview at 4pm, #4 Webb City vs #5 Willard at 530, #2 West Plains vs #7 Central at 7pm and #3 McDonald County vs #6 Hillcrest at 830pm. All district 6 class 5 girls’ […]
  Gary Lee
• West Plains Middle School Lady Zizzer Basketball team February 25, 2026
  On Monday, Feb. 23 at halftime of the Lady Zizzer Basketball Varsity game young Lady Zizzers were recognized. The West Plains Middle School Lady Zizzer Basketball team. The WPMS Lady Zizzers are coached by Madison Stevens and Amanda Collins.   The Middle School A Team finished their season with an impressive 12–7 record, earning 3rd […]
  Gary Lee
• SCAM ALERT: Utility Phone Calls & Texts February 25, 2026
  The City of West Plains is warning residents about a new round of scam calls in which callers falsely claim to represent an electric company and threaten immediate disconnection of service. City officials say the calls are designed to create panic and pressure residents into making quick payments to “maintain service.” The city emphasizes that […]
  James Hurtt