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• Bears nearly let-go but come back, 60-55 over Thayer on Friday Night February 7, 2026
  Game Audio Below: The Bobcats won the tip and got a trip to the line to start the game. They made both free throws to take the lead. Willow went right back down the court and scored their first bucket as well. The scoring was fast-paced opening up the game. Both teams were moving the […]
  ORN Sports
• Liberty smokes Ava, 59-24 on Friday Night February 7, 2026
  Game Audio Below: The Liberty Eagles Boys Basketball Team traveled to Ava on Friday night, February 6th, 2026 after an incredible, one point win in overtime on Tuesday night vs. The Willow Springs Bears. Eagles were able to dominate The Ava Bears on both size and defense, winning the matchup by a Final of 59-24. […]
  Dylan Groves
• One Person Injured in an Accident East of Norwood February 7, 2026
  A 49-year-old Mountain Grove woman was injured when she ran into the back of a 2013 Case 590 Super N driven by a 51-year-old Mountain Grove man.  The 2025 Kia Sorento she was reported as being totaled and she was taken to Ozarks Healthcare by private vehicle for treatment of moderate injuries,  No injuries were […]
  James Hurtt
• Tanya Miller Named New Executive Director of Mountain View Chamber of Commerce February 7, 2026
  The Mountain View Chamber of Commerce has announced Tanya Miller as its new Executive Director. Miller says she is excited to step into the role and looks forward to connecting with local businesses, organizations, and community members. She brings fresh energy and a strong interest in supporting Mountain View’s growth. The Chamber office will be […]
  James Hurtt
• OHRC to host presentation on “The Great Tornado of 1925” Feb. 24 February 7, 2026
  WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation on “The Great Tornado of 1925” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at OHRC, which is located inside MSU-WP’s Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. The presentation will […]
  James Hurtt
• Mountain Grove Woman Injured After Hitting Unmanned Vehicle February 7, 2026
  An 83-year-old Mountain Grove woman sustained moderate injuries when the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu she was driving ran into the back of an unmanned Dodge 5500 truck near MM Highway in Mountain Grove. She was transported to Mercy hospital for treatment of her injuries. The post Mountain Grove Woman Injured After Hitting Unmanned Vehicle appeared first […]
  James Hurtt
• Robert Louis Combs February 6, 2026
  Funeral Services for Robert Louis Combs, Age 69 of Alton, Missouri will be held on Saturday, February 7th, 2026 at The Clary Funeral Home, Alton, Missouri, beginning at 1:00 PM. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 12-Noon. Robert Louis Combs (Louie), age 69, of Alton, Missouri, passed away on February 3, 2026 Louie was […]
  Dylan Groves
• Chester Kinnaird February 6, 2026
  Funeral Services for Chester D. Kinnarid, Age 72 of Roby, Missouri will be held on Monday, February 9th, 2026 at The Roby Christian Church, Roby, Missouri, beginning at 11:00 AM. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will take place in the CT. Smith Cemetery. Chester Kinnaird, 72, passed away at home […]
  Dylan Groves
• Vera Mae Byse February 6, 2026
  A Celebration of Life for Vera Mae Byse, Age 73 of Cabool, Missouri will be held on Saturday, February 7th, 2026 at The Cabool Second Baptist Church, Cabool, Missouri, beginning at 10:00 AM. Arrangements are under the direction of The Bradford Funeral Home, Summersville, Missouri. Vera Mae Byse, affectionately known as Red to family, Vera […]
  Dylan Groves
• Matthew “L-MO” Bond February 6, 2026
  Memorial Services for Matthew “L-MO” Bond, Age 42 of Summersville, Missouri will be held on Sunday, February 8th, 2026 at The Bradford Funeral Home, Summersville, Missouri, beginning at 4 PM. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 2 PM. Matthew Paul Bond was born January 13, 1984 in Rolla, Missouri to David Bond and Deana […]
  Dylan Groves