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• Semi Carrying Industrial Tar Overturns Near Bakersfield Friday March 14, 2026
  An accident south of Bakersfield on Highway 101 forced authorities to shut down one lane of traffic while crews tended to cleanup and off loading of contents. The accident occurred when a 58-year-old Mountain View man failed to negotiate a curve in a 1998 Peterbilt Semi and overturned. The driver was transported to Ozarks Healthcare […]
  James Hurtt
• Christos House Chocolate Festival Today in West Plains March 14, 2026
  Christos House is hosting its 21st Annual Chocolate Festival this afternoon at First United Methodist Church in West Plains. Doors open at 4, and a $10 entry fee includes 15 tasting tickets, with children under ten admitted free. The live auction begins at 5, followed by a spaghetti dinner at 5:30 for $10 a plate […]
  James Hurtt
• Dr. David Tonkin Joins Ozarks Healthcare Pain Management March 14, 2026
  WEST PLAINS, MO – Ozarks Healthcare is pleased to welcome David Tonkin, MD, to the medical team at Ozarks Healthcare Pain Management, expanding access to specialized care for patients experiencing acute and chronic pain. Tonkin will join established Pain Management providers Ryan Roberts, MD, and Vanessa Fowler, FNP, who bring a history of compassionate, personalized […]
  James Hurtt
• Bennie Cook Capitol Report: Legislative Session Reaches Midpoint as House Prepares for Busy Second Half March 14, 2026
  Legislation Passed Ensures Pregnancy Will Not Delay Divorce Proceedings The Missouri General Assembly has given final approval to HCS HBs 1908 & 2337, legislation clarifying that pregnancy cannot prevent a court from issuing a judgment of dissolution of marriage or legal separation. Under current practice, individuals may file for divorce while pregnant. However, courts in […]
  James Hurtt
• Woman Charged with Two Counts of Hindering Prosecution March 14, 2026
  A woman  with a listed address of Alton is accused of hindering deputies as they attempted to arrest a wanted felon at a Pomona residence. According to a probable cause statement, 26‑year‑old Destani Nicole Steagall is charged with two counts of hindering prosecution of a felony after officers say she repeatedly denied that the suspect, […]
  James Hurtt
• Douglas County Woman Arrested on Statutory Rape Charge March 14, 2026
  Douglas County authorities have arrested 44‑year‑old Amber Leigh Browning of Squires after investigators say she engaged in a sexual relationship with a teenage boy several years ago. According to a probable cause statement filed Thursday, the allegations date back to 2018 and 2019, when the victim was 15 years old. Detective Nathan Long wrote that […]
  James Hurtt
• NATIVE PLANT SALE IN WEST PLAINS March 14, 2026
  A spring native plant sale is coming to West Plains next month, offering residents a chance to support local ecosystems and add native species to their landscaping. The event, hosted by the Scenic Rivers Invasive Species Partnership, will feature a wide selection of plants from the Missouri Wildflower Nursery. The sale is scheduled for Tuesday, […]
  James Hurtt
• Daniel Gorham March 13, 2026
  Daniel “Danny” James Gorham, 78 of Thayer, MO, passed away on March 10, 2026, surrounded by his family at Brooke Haven Healthcare. He was born on August 29, 1947, in Boston, MA, to the late William F. Gorham and Mary Colbert Gorham. Danny was a devoted son, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was of […]
  Dylan Groves
• Timothy Deckard March 13, 2026
  Graveside Services for Timothy Deckard, Age 66 of Alton, Missouri will be held on Saturday, March 14th, 2026 in The Deckard Family Cemetery, Alton, Missouri, beginning at 4 PM. Timothy Allen Deckard age 66 of Alton, MO was born February 7, 1960 in Salem, AR and passed away March 13, 2026 at his home. Survivors […]
  Dylan Groves
• Rowena L. Moore March 13, 2026
  Funeral Services for Rowena Louise Moore, Age 80 of Cabool, Missouri will be held on Saturday, March 14th, 2026 at The Central Baptist Church, Houston, Missouri, beginning at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in the Wolford Cemetery, Houston, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of The Bradford Cemetery, Summersville, Missouri. Rowena Louise (Hicks) Moore, age 80, […]
  Dylan Groves