The Missouri 4-H Foundation marks its 75th anniversary this year with plans to highlight impacts from decades of dedication to nurturing young leaders and fostering community development across the state. more

The Lincoln School in West Plains recently hosted a special guest: Beverly Short. Short, born Bunyard, a proud West Plains High School graduate from the class of 1976, brought her solo performance of “Newlywed Widow” to the delight of her old friends and new fans. “I am delighted to be invited to bring my Solo Performance of “Newlywed Widow” to West Plains and I can’t wait to see all my old friends. Thank you to Crockett Oaks for his enthusiasm in bringing this production to fruition. It has been many years since I’ve been back to West Plains and I look forward to reconnecting with my old friends while making new friends, too!” Beverly shared with a smile. more

There’s something about cars that captures the imagination. Whether it’s the growl of an engine, the sleek curves of the body, or the thrill of speed, cars have a way of making our hearts race. But as we roll deeper into the 21st century, a nagging question arises: Have all the cool cars already been made? Let’s take a ride through history and see what makes a car truly cool and if the glory days of automotive coolness are really behind us. more

From the number thirteen, July - August, 1981 issue more

A nutrition program aimed at helping low-income senior citizens have access to fresh fruits and vegetables will be offered in June. more

In a remarkable achievement, 18 students from His Place Christian Academy have become published authors through a national student publishing program. As part of this exciting journey, second and third-grade students from the classes of Crystal Verrall and Rhonda Norman planned, wrote, and illustrated their own books through a free publishing program offered by Studentreasures Publishing. The culmination of their creative efforts is titled Fabulous Fictional Fun, a collection that showcases their imaginative storytelling and artistic talents. more

When 15-year-old Amanda Jane Cooper saw Wicked on Broadway, she immediately wanted to play the role of Glinda. She enrolled at Carnegie Mellon University to study theatre. Within months of graduating, she won the role of Glinda in the show’s traveling production. Amid phenomenal success, however, she developed an eating disorder, frequently not eating during the day and binge eating alone in the wee hours of the morning. The struggling actress began carelessly sharing her body with strangers, putting herself in extremely dangerous situations. Though applauded by millions, Cooper hated herself. more

When 15-year-old Amanda Jane Cooper saw Wicked on Broadway, she imme-diately wanted to play the role of Glinda. She enrolled at Carnegie Mellon University to study theatre. Within months of graduating, she won the role of Glinda in the show’s traveling production. Amid phenomenal success, however, she developed an eating disorder, frequently not eating during the day and binge eating alone in the wee hours of the morning. The struggling actress began carelessly sharing her body with strangers, putting herself in extremely dangerous situations. Though applauded by millions, Cooper hated herself. more

Luke 23:32 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. more

In our diverse and interconnected world, it is a striking and troubling aspect of human nature to reject, and often mock, beliefs that differ from our own. This tendency is not only pervasive but also harmful, breeding division and misunderstanding. As individuals, we make our choices and have our reasons for believing what we believe. But why isn't that enough for us? Why do we feel compelled to discredit and even ridicule differing ideas? more

In June, the Ronald McDonald House Charities’ Tooth Truck will be paying a visit to West Plains students during summer school, announce West Plains R-7 School District officials. more

Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston celebrated the work of its 116 nurses during National Nurses’ Week, April 29 through May 3.  more

The John J. Pershing Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center officials announce the launch of the center’s innovative Tele-Emergency Care service. more

Munch Bucks for the kiddos (12 and under) at this Saturday’s market! Farm animal (plastic) scavenger hunt at six different vendor’s booths and redeem for $5 Munch Bucks, one per family. You can get your scavenger hunt list at the booth of Farmer Little, the sign will be in front of their booth. more

As I write this, my Mother's Day is winding down, actually it's been a weekend of family, good food and remanisisting.  When your Mother is no longer with you, holidays are more important, to keep the lost alive in our thoughts and memories and one way to do that is with food. My Mom was a Mum, born and raised in England. She came to the states in her late 20's, alone, to find work. She lived through a time of war, where everything was rationed so there wasn't much for desserts but one English dish lives on with me. The English Trifle was once a basic recipe of lady fingers, pudding, cream and fruit all layered and chilled to blend the flavors. Now, there are so many ways to prepare trifles that I hope the original doesn't ever get lost. One modern version sure caught my eye so I thought I'd share it this week, in honor of my Mum and my English roots this Mother's day. I hope your Mother's Day was everything you wanted plus dessert!  more

Hello fellow food lovers, and welcome back to my kitchen. Gnocchi, those delightful Italian dumplings, are a beloved comfort food that can transform any meal into a cozy, satisfying feast. Homemade gnocchi is a labor of love that yields tender, pillowy bites far superior to their store-bought counterparts. In this detailed guide, we’ll walk you through each step of making gnocchi from scratch, ensuring you achieve perfect results every time. more

The Ozarks Small Business Incubator’s EPIC: Nurturing Growth in Agriculture event held May 2 to celebrate annual National Small Business Week drew about 70 area residents. more

Marissa Ayers, a senior at Couch High School in Myrtle who will be attending Missouri State University-West Plains this fall, was one of 30 students selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship as part of the Missouri STEM Signing Day. more

On May 2, U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (MO-8) held a reception in Perryville to recognize high school students from Missouri’s 8th Congressional District who made it to the final round of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. At the event, Smith announced that Miah Bressie, a senior at Houston High School, took home first place for her piece, “Mistique.” more