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• Ozarks Christian Academy Celebrates Milestone with Ribbon Cutting February 28, 2026
  Ozarks Christian Academy marked a major milestone Thursday with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony celebrating its 20th anniversary. The school has spent two decades providing Classical Christian Education for students in PreK through 12th grade, emphasizing strong academics grounded in a biblical worldview. School leaders highlighted the academy’s approach of integrating biblical principles into every subject area, […]
  James Hurtt
• ARKANSAS STATE POLICE ARREST BOONE COUNTY JUDGE ON ABUSE-OF-OFFICE CHARGES February 28, 2026
  YELLVILLE, Ark. — On Friday, February 27, 2026, Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested Boone County Judge Robert Daniel Hathaway, 68, on one felony count of Abuse of Office and one misdemeanor count of Reporting by Public Employee for Loss of Public Funds. On August 29, 2025, Fourteenth […]
  James Hurtt
• Winona Juvenile Seriously Injured February 28, 2026
  A 17-year-old from Winona was seriously injured in an accident on Highway 60 in Shannon County. The accident occurred when he attempted to cross the highway in a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and struck a 2016 Peterbilt driven by a 26-year-old Lebanon man.  Upon impact the Winona Juvenile was ejected from the vehicle. He was transported […]
  James Hurtt
• Crownover Retires After 19 Years of Dedicated Service February 27, 2026
  From the Howell County sheriff’s Department: Please join us in congratulating James Crownover on his retirement from the Howell County Sheriff’s Office after 19 years of dedicated service! For nearly two decades, Deputy First Class Crownover has served our community with integrity, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to keeping Howell County safe. His hard work, leadership, […]
  James Hurtt
• Featured Pet of The Day- Chance February 27, 2026
  FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Meet Chance! An eight-month-old, Great Dane Puppy who is available for a foster or adoption through Ozarks Pet Rescue in West Plains. Chance came to Ozarks Pet Rescue through Lebanon Animal Control where he was placed on a euthanasia list. Now that he has been given a second chance, he […]
  Dylan Groves
• Jan Franklin Wise February 27, 2026
  Jan Franklin Wise, 86, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026. Born February 12th 1940, Jan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life was centered on his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Ann Wise, and his eldest son, Brian Scott Wise. Their memories remained close to […]
  Dylan Groves
• Nana Sue Pierce February 27, 2026
  With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of our beloved aunt, Nana Sue Pierce, who left this world peacefully February 26, 2026 surrounded by love. She passed away from complications of COPD in Ash Flat, Arkansas. She was born March 8, 1938 in the Willis Township, Trumann, Arkansas to […]
  Dylan Groves
• TJ Williams February 27, 2026
  TJ Williams, 61, passed away on February 24, 2026, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri. He was born January 16, 1965, in Quitman County, Mississippi. He was united in marriage to Donna (Stewart) Williams in 1990 and they were blessed with two children, LaDonna and Keeshaun. In 2022, he was united in marriage […]
  Dylan Groves
• Jack R. Greichen February 27, 2026
  Graveside Services for Jack R. Greichen will be held on Monday, March 2nd, 2026 in The Seymour Masonic Cemetery, Seymour, Missouri beginning at 2:00 PM Arrangements under the direction of The Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Seymour, Missouri Jack Richard Griechen, son of Ellen M. (Embrey) Griechen and the late Jack Griechen, was born May 17, 1958, […]
  Dylan Groves
• Callery Pear Trees Begin to Bloom: Registration Opens March 16 for 2026 “Buyback” Event February 27, 2026
  St. Louis, MO (February 24, 2026) — The Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP), in partnership with the Missouri Community Forestry Council, Magnificent Missouri, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, Forrest Keeling Nursery, the Missouri Prairie Foundation, and the Missouri Department of Conservation, will host a Callery pear “buyback” program at 23 locations around the state on April […]
  James Hurtt