Funeral Services for Klennon “Klink” Rawlings, Age 68 of Mansfield, Missouri will be held on Monday, November 2nd, 2026 at The Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mansfield, Missouri, beginning at 11:00 AM. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 10:00 AM. Burial will take place in The South Range Ranch Cemetery, Mansfield, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be […]

(West Plains)The West Plains Lady Zizzers volleyball team is moving on in the Missouri state playoffs after capturing the Class 4, District 6 championship Tuesday night. With the district title secured, West Plains will now turn its attention to the Class 4 State Quarterfinals, where the Lady Zizzers will host Helias Catholic of Jefferson City […]

A boil water advisory is in effect for the following areas in West Plains: •Broadway: Valley View to Halstead •Halstead: Webster to First Street •Oregon: Nevada to First Street The impacted area is highlighted in the picture.   The advisory is precautionary while water samples are tested. We will provide an update when results are […]

The West Plains Zizzers Volleyball team won the district championship last night in Logan Rogersville with a 3-2 win over Carl Junction.  25-21, 20-25, 25-14, 18-25 and 15-13.  The Zizzers who are 32-5-1 on the season will now face Helias Catholic in State Sectionals Saturday.  Helias is 33-0-1 this season.  The teams met early in […]

     With Halloween almost upon us, the Sheriff’s Office would like to offer the following advice and safety tips for those who will be out in the neighborhoods trick-or-treating on Saturday evening, October 31st.  Trick-or-Treaters are usually out in the neighborhoods from around 5:00 PM till 9:00 PM on Halloween night, although the times […]

From the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce: Veterans Day in Mountain View MO will be a full day of gratitude, fellowship, and appreciation for those who have served!  Veterans Breakfast | 7–9 AM Start your day with biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, and sausage at the Mountain View Community Center. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce […]

Press release from MSU-West Plains:   WEST PLAINS, Mo. — As students and families prepare for exploring colleges, Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host financial aid nights at area high schools to help them prepare for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Officials at MSU-WP encourage current and prospective students to complete […]

Residents across southern Missouri and northern Arkansas will gain an extra hour of sleep this weekend as daylight saving time comes to an end Sunday, Nov. 1. At 2 a.m., clocks will be turned back one hour to 1 a.m., marking the return to Central Standard Time. The change means earlier sunrises and sunsets, providing […]

AVA, Mo. — An Ava man faces charges following a reported domestic disturbance Oct. 23 in which authorities allege he threatened a woman and forced his way into a locked bedroom where she and a juvenile had sought safety. Wayne Matthew Baldwin was taken into custody following an investigation by the Ava Police Department. According […]

GAINESVILLE, Mo. — Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal hit-and-run incident discovered Monday morning, Oct. 26, along State Route 181 north of Gainesville. The Ozark County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as 18-year-old Zachariah Morris. According to Sgt. Eddie Young of the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the Ozark County Sheriff’s Office notified […]