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• Featured Pet of The Day- Boofy March 2, 2026
  FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Meet Boofy! A 5-year-old, Border Collie & Pitbull-Terrier Mix who is available for adoption through The Humane Society of North Central Arkansas. This sweet & intelligent boy is ready to meet his forever best friend. While he has many furry friends in his shelter home and is greeted by many […]
  Dylan Groves
• Connie Laxton White March 2, 2026
  Connie Laxton White Connie Laxton White, Caulfield, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Connie was loved by all and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her children, Jay and Marti Surritte, Dean Surritte, Hilah Asbury and Darin Taylor; eleven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren and one on […]
  Administrator
• Carter County: Pedestrian Fatally Struck on US 60; Authorities Seeking Information March 2, 2026
  The Carter County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after a pedestrian was fatally struck early Monday morning on U.S. 60 at J Highway. The incident occurred around 1:50 a.m. on March 2, when the victim was outside a white Ford pulling a camper that had stopped in the right‑turn lane to State […]
  James Hurtt
• Brewfest Saturday in West Plains March 2, 2026
  WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Craft brewers, distributors, and area restaurants will highlight the annual West Plains BrewFest, set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, in the Exhibit Hall at the West Plains Civic Center. Doors will open promptly at 5:30.   Tasting glasses, sponsored by Southern Bank, will be available to the first […]
  James Hurtt
• Ozark Marketing Company Welcomes Mason Cockrum to Digital Team March 2, 2026
  (West Plains, MO)Ozark Marketing Company is proud to announce that Mason Cockrum, founder of Cockrum Media, has joined the company as the newest member of its digital team. A West Plains native, Cockrum brings a specialized expertise in high-quality video production to the organization. The addition of Cockrum signals a significant boost to the creative […]
  Jim Lambert
• Cabool Man Facing Possession Charges March 2, 2026
  A 20-year-old Cabool man, Deveyn Martin, was arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Wright County Saturday morning. He was taken to the Wright County jail and faces charges of Felony Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor Marijuana Possession, Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Failure to Register a Motor […]
  James Hurtt
• Jon McKamie Langston March 2, 2026
  Jon McKamie Langston A memorial service for Jon McKamie Langston, 52, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Jon McKamie Langston left us too soon on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Kamie passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the […]
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• Oregon County Road Closed Monday Morning March 2, 2026
  Oregon County Commissioner Jake Parker announced that County Road 422 in Oregon County is currently closed between the Middle Fork slab and Highway 99 after a fallen tree brought down a power line, creating hazardous conditions in the area. Crews from Howell‑Oregon Electric and the county road department are on site working to remove the […]
  James Hurtt
• Severe Weather Preparedness Week Starts Today March 2, 2026
  We’ve just transitioned from February and into March, when we start to leave the patterns of winter behind and look to the changes that spring brings. This includes higher liklihoods of severe weather, which is why the National Weather Service has organized Severe Weather Preparedness Week, going on now, through Friday. This week will include […]
  Daniel Williams
• Small Farm Series Continues Tuesday March 3rd March 2, 2026
  Small Farm Series – Chickens: The next session in the Small Farm Series will focus on getting started with chickens, offering practical guidance for anyone interested in raising their own flock. The class will cover the full process—from caring for young chicks to managing productive layer and meat birds—making it a useful introduction for beginners […]
  James Hurtt