The Howell County Rural Fire Department Auxiliary will hold a quarter action in conjunction with a chili cook-off hosted by the department’s firefighters at 5 p.m. Saturday. Both events will take place at the fire station on K Highway just behind the South Howell County Ambulance shed. more

Hebron Cemetery more

New students planning to enroll in 2024 summer session and/or fall semester classes at Missouri State University-West Plains can sign up now for the university’s STudent Advising and Registration (S.T.A.R.) Orientation. more

Ozarka College in Melbourne, Ark., will host Kids College this summer. more

The West Plains Council on the Arts and Ozarks Healthcare Behavioral Health Center (BHC) have again partnered to bring a themed collection of submissions by area residents to the West Plains Civic Center. WPCA will host the exhibition of works from Monday through May 17 in the gallery on the mezzanine in the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. The gallery is open to the public during regular civic center hours. more

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The Shannon County Museum, Ozarks Historical Preservation and Ozarks Riverways Foundation are partnering to host a historical program Friday evening to kick off the Ozark Mountain Festival in Eminence. more

Below are several upcoming events at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), many of which are open to the community. Feel free to clip this calendar and keep it for your reference to make sure you don’t miss any events that might interest you. Also listed are several important dates on the university’s calendar that area residents might want to keep in mind.  more

For much of Arkansas, earthquake threat looms large. more

Ozarka College in Melbourne, Ark., has launched a new initiative that will provide incoming students from the area with debt-free pathways to an Ozarka college degree, officials announce. more

The West Plains Senior Center, 416 E. Main St., has issued a call for volunteers in multiple capacities. more

Thayer High School took top honors in the 37th annual Interscholastic Contest held April 5 at Missouri State University-West Plains. more

Over 45 Project Lead the Way students attended the April 9 Missouri S&T Showcase at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla and presented their projects to university professors and students to gain feedback on their work.  more

Community First Banking Company of West Plains, MO is the Platinum Sponsor of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator’s (OzSBI) signature National Small Business Week celebration, EPIC: Nurturing Growth in Agriculture. Community First Banking Company’s sponsorship of EPIC shows their commitment to investing in the community and their strong support of local entrepreneurs who make our region a great place to live and work. more