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• Man Faces Felony Charges in Knife Assault at Howell County Home March 24, 2026
  A Howell County man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he threatened two women with kitchen knives during a domestic disturbance late Sunday night. According to a probable cause statement, deputies were called to a home on State Route AP around 9:44 p.m. for a report of “a male coming at a female […]
  James Hurtt
• Annual Low-Cost Rabies Clinic in Mammoth Spring to Happen April 4th March 24, 2026
  Mammoth Spring, AR. – The annual rabies clinic in Mammoth Spring will be coming up at the beginning of next month. A popular event due to its cost-friendly price point, this local clinic is being offered by Langley Animal Clinic. Cost for a rabies vaccination is $15, with a 7-way shot for $15, and shot […]
  Daniel Williams
• West Plains Chamber of Commerce Holds Ribbon Cutting for Business Location Change March 24, 2026
  West Plains, MO. – Last Friday afternoon, March 20th, the West Plains Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to help celebrate a change of location for a local business. The business was Hart Family Eyecare, who now reside at 1410 Doctor’s Drive in West Plains. Officials with both the city and the chamber were […]
  Daniel Williams
• Birthday Blessings Holding Annual Donor Match Event March 24, 2026
  West Plains, MO. – Birthday Blessings, the non-profit 501(c)3 that provides to underprivileged youth in the area are holding their annual donor match fund-raising event soon. The time of the event is March 28th through April 1st. During this time, all donations that are given to Birthday Blessings will be matched, up to a total of […]
  Daniel Williams
• Celebrate Ozarks history with MDC’s annual Heritage Day April 4 in Winona March 24, 2026
  Winona, MO. – Celebrate the history of the Ozarks with a fish fry and more during the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Heritage Day. Twin Pines Conservation Education Center will host the annual event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 4. The education center is located at 20086 US Highway 60 in Winona. […]
  Daniel Williams
• Patriotic Art Show Submissions Deadline Extended March 24, 2026
  The Harlin Museum is pleased to announce an extension for entry submissions to the Patriotic Art Show. We will continue accepting entries through March 29. Artists are invited to submit work in the following category: American Symbols and Icons – including flags, eagles, monuments, historic imagery, and national emblems. Landscapes of America: Rural, urban, heartland, […]
  James Hurtt
• Mercy St. Francis and Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks Teaming Up to Offer Free Mammograms March 24, 2026
  Mercy St. Francis Hospital will host its first free 3D mammogram screening event on April 9 from 8 to 10 a.m. for women 40 years old and older who are underinsured and uninsured. This free community event is a collaboration between Mercy St. Francis and Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO), which is sponsoring […]
  James Hurtt
• Tick Season Approaching Full Swing March 24, 2026
  With temperatures quickly warming up and with the relatively mild winter we had, tick season is expected to approach full swing soon, and residents of the Ozarks should be ready to take preventative measures against them. A yearly occurance in the Ozarks, populations have been increasing as winters have not been consistently cool the past […]
  Daniel Williams
• Jury Scams Reported in Howell County March 24, 2026
  From the Howell County Sheriff’s Office: We have received an increase in calls from concerned citizens stating they have received phone calls from people claiming to be one of our deputies making claims regarding “failure to report to court”. THIS IS A SCAM.   The Howell County Sheriff’s Office will never contact you by phone […]
  James Hurtt
• Featured Pet of The Day- Buddy March 23, 2026
  FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Buddy is a 3-4 year old Min-Pin & Chihuahua Mix who is available for adoption through Ozarks Pet Rescue in West Plains. Buddy is not neutered yet, so he currently has some typical male behaviors due to high testosterone. Because of this, he would do best in a home where […]
  Dylan Groves