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• Howell County Sheriff’s Office Partners with Southwest Cyber Crimes Task Force to Combat Crimes Against Children March 21, 2026
  The Howell County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce a new partnership with the Southwest Cyber Crimes Task Force, further strengthening our commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community, our children. The Southwest Cyber Crimes Task Force is a multi-agency initiative dedicated to investigating and preventing internet crimes against children. These investigations […]
  Daniel Williams
• Mountain Grove Officials Issue Reminder on Emergency Text Alerts March 21, 2026
  Mountain Grove, MO. – In lieu of all the things that happened this week in Mountain Grove, officials wish to remind the public of their emergency text system, giving those who sign up a quick way to stay informed.  Dakota Bates, City Administrator, has more: The instructions are simple. Text the word “GROVE” to 91896. This […]
  Daniel Williams
• “Flu Numbers Remain High though Continue to Decline”, Howell County Health Department Says March 21, 2026
  The Howell County Health Department has made a recent announcement on the numbers of flu cases they’ve kept track of in recent days. The conclusion? Numbers remain high throughout the county, but are steadily dropping. The most current numbers reflect the time period March 8th through the 14th. Recorded cases of flu in Howell County […]
  Daniel Williams
• Teen Injured in Single Vehicle Accident March 21, 2026
  A 16‑year‑old boy from Seymour suffered minor injuries Friday morning after crashing his pickup on Missouri Route O, one mile south of Highway 14. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 10:45 a.m. when the southbound 2007 Ford F‑150 traveled off the right side of the roadway. The juvenile driver overcorrected, […]
  James Hurtt
• Boil Advisory for Mountain Grove Lifted March 20, 2026
  Mountain Grove, MO. – The boil advisory for the city of Mountain Grove has been lifted.  This announcement comes from the City Administrator, Dakota Bates: The boil advisory was initially put into place yesterday as a precautionary measure, as construction projects within the city required the pressure to be dropped in certain locations. For more information, […]
  Daniel Williams
• Jason Smith Makes Local Stops on Friday March 20, 2026
  Congressman Jason Smith made stops in Wright, Douglas and Ozark Counties on Friday morning to hear from the people of the district. He stopped in Gainesville at Century Bank of the Ozarks to talk about the ACRE Act a incentive for banks to lend money to farmers. We spoke with Smith after the meeting:   […]
  James Hurtt
• Featured Pet of The Day-Ozzy March 20, 2026
  FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Meet Ozzy! A 7-year old, Domestic Shorthair & Tabby Mix who is available for adoption through The Humane Society of North Central Arkansas. Ozzy is a seasoned, curious gentleman. His wandering through life has led him into both bravery and shyness, but is always up to meeting new friends as […]
  Dylan Groves
• Drought Condition Update in the Ozarks March 20, 2026
  Droughts have been a common occurance in the Ozarks the past few years, and the latest information shows that drought conditions are still going strong, especially in Arkansas. In Missouri, recent rains have helped to alleviate drought conditions, with sections of Texas and Wright Counties now considered outside of drought conditions. However, the further south […]
  Daniel Williams
• Wallet Theft Leads to Burglary Charge After Police Review Video, Conduct Traffic Stop March 20, 2026
  A West Plains man is facing a second‑degree burglary charge after police say surveillance video and a traffic stop connected him to the theft of a woman’s wallet from her vehicle. According to a probable cause statement, officers were called to the 1300 block of Bill Virdon on March 18 for a reported theft in […]
  James Hurtt
• SEX OFFENDER LIVING IN BAXTER COUNTY ARRESTED FOR FAIL TO REGISTER March 20, 2026
       A Level 3 sex offender was arrested this morning, March 20th, after he was found to be residing in Baxter County without registering or notifying the Sheriff’s Office of his residency here.      The Sheriff’s Office obtained information that 53 year old TIMOTHY JOSEPH DALE, who was last registered as a sex […]
  James Hurtt