Thayer, MO. – Those in Oregon County interested in starting a business may be in luck with OzSBI, or the Ozarks Small Business Incubator visiting Thayer for their latest Smart Start workshop. This will happen at Southern Bank, 116 Chestnut Street in Thayer from 1 to 4pm on May 19th. This free workshop will cover […]

West Plains, MO. – A conservation and outdoor-minded expo will be taking place tomorrow in West Plains. The Missouri Hunting Expo will be taking over the West Plains Civic Center on Saturday, May 16th. The expo will operate from 10am to 4pm, and has been organized by the Missouri Bear Foundation. Roger Cole, the president […]

Alton, MO. – According to officials with the Alton R-IV School District, a threat was made against the school and is currently being investigated. County and City law enforcement are patrolling the area. School is currently out of session, so no students are present, and staff have been notified and are also not present on the […]

Norfork, AR. – Those who enjoy Pioneer era themes, entertainment and crafts will find a variety of their interests filled this weekend in Norfork, Arkansas, as a long-time favorite returns. Norfork Pioneer Days officially kicks off today and will continue celebrations through tomorrow. This event includes historical reenactors, frontier camps, and an old time 38ft keelboat […]

West Plains, MO. – Folk music is a core part of Ozarks culture, and those looking to experience a part of that can do so in the flavor of bluegrass next month. The HOBA Bluegrass Spring Festival is scheduled for June 4th through the 6th, giving those who want to attend under a month to […]

West Plains, MO. – Earlier this week, students in the West Plains School District were given a chance to engage with enhancing the city at large as part of a collaborative effort to help beautify the downtown area of West Plains. This took place on Tuesday, May 13th, and involved students from South Fork Elementary […]

Houston, MO. – Low-income senior residents of Houston, Missouri will be able to apply for vouchers this year that will allow them to obtain fresh foods from local farmer’s markets at no cost. These vouchers are provided by Senior Age through the local senior center, with applications being taken starting May 22nd. To apply and […]

A Pocahontas man is facing multiple charges after an alleged roadside assault on Highway 142 on May 13, according to a probable cause statement filed Thursday. Deputy Shannon Gregory wrote that the victim reported being assaulted by Colton Tyler Robinson while driving to the Thayer Police Department. Robinson was later located at Walmart and detained […]

The Baxter Health Foundation is proud to announce that its generous community of donors raised $3.8 million in 2025, a new record in the Foundation’s 37-year history. The milestone was celebrated on May 7 at the Foundation’s Annual Donor Banquet, where supporters from across North Central Arkansas and South Central Missouri gathered to mark another […]

An old-fashioned community Fourth of July celebration inspired by traditional Americana and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States is planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 4, on the campus of Missouri State University–West Plains. Hosted by Explore West Plains, and centered in and around the Bell Tower area, the family-friendly […]