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FedEx driver charged with puppy theft

A Federal Express driver has been charged with stealing an animal and stealing property valued at $750 or more, both felonies, after allegedly taking a cane corso puppy while on his delivery …

Ark. man in custody after shooting at Holiday Inn

A Fayetteville, Ark., man has been charged after allegedly shooting at a car full of people in a West Plains hotel parking lot, striking one of them.  The West Plains Police Department, in …
A helper uses a drip torch to start the burn during a prescribed fire in February 2024 on a PBA member’s property in northern Howell County. Beforehand, the landowner had blown away leaves from the road, leaving bare ground, which created a fire break.

Prescribed fire workshop and field tour Saturday

An educational workshop and field tour about prescribed fire will be held Saturday in West Plains, hosted by the South Central Missouri Prescribed Burn Association (PBA). During the morning, speakers …
Coaches Brittany Moore, far left, and Lane Schilmoeller, far right, join West Plains High School Speech and Debate student competitors for a photo at an early-year clinic held at Central High School in Springfield.

WPHS Speech & Debate seeks community support for student success

Lane Schilmoeller, a dedicated educator who has spent over a decade at West Plains High School, has been named head coach of the school’s Speech and Debate program. Currently an assistant coach …

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Protestors surround a dumpster that was set on fire in front of the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building during a protest against federal immigration arrests, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Protests over immigration raids continue across the US with more planned

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Protests over federal immigration enforcement raids are flaring up around the country, as officials in cities from coast to coast get ready for major demonstrations against …

Former Missouri congressman Billy Long confirmed as commissioner of the IRS, an agency he once sought to abolish

Former Missouri congressman Billy Long confirmed as commissioner of the IRS, an agency he once sought to abolish.

Great Plains Lookahead Digest

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FILE - A 6-foot-tall privately funded Ten Commandments monument is seen on the Arkansas Capitol grounds Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in Little Rock. (AP Photo/Jill Zeman Bleed,File)

Families file suit challenging Arkansas law that requires Ten Commandments be posted in classrooms

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Seven Arkansas families filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging an upcoming state requirement that public school classrooms have posted copies of the Ten Commandments, saying …

Three West Plains residents charged after large meth seizure; cases progress

Updates have been made in the case of three West Plains residents arrested the evening of April 22 evening after a large quantity of methamphetamine was allegedly found in a home and a vehicle the …

Great Plains Lookahead Digest

The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan.——————————MINNESOTA - …

Great Plains Lookahead Digest

The following stories are planned for the next 24 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan.——————————MINNESOTA - …

Sports
Stack Athlete Named Official College Recruiting Partner of Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association
LANCASTER, Mass., June 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association and Stack Athlete (formerly CaptainU) announced the formation of a strategic partnership in which …
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Like Fresno State, Stony Brook and Oral Roberts before them, the Murray State Racers are about to be embraced as the College World Series' lovable underdogs by local fans looking …
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Minnesota women's coach Dawn Plitzuweit gets 2-year contract extension with raise

FILE - Minnesota head coach Dawn Plitzuweit watches play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington, Feb. 26, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit has received a two-year contract extension that was approved Thursday by the university's board of regents. Plitzuweit is …

Talk of power conferences taking over the College World Series was premature judging by 2025 field

FILE - Arizona's Tommy Splaine (20) celebrates with Easton Breyfogle (12) after scoring a run during an NCAA super regional college baseball game against North Carolina, Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Six conferences and an independent will be represented at the College World Series, and none of the teams were among the final eight in Omaha a year ago. In 2024, the SEC and …
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Community Calendar: June 7 update

Know of an event not listed here? Email submissions by 9 a.m. Wednesdays to news@westplainsdailyquill.net with “CALENDAR” in the subject line. Three sentence maximum must include event description, date, time, location, cost and source for more information. Weekly events will be printed for no more than a month at a time unless renewed by the host. Call the Quill, 417-256-9191 with questions. Unless otherwise noted, events are in West Plains.
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Features

CIRCUIT THOUGHTS: Contemplating the trinity

As I sit writing this article, I am between two significant celebrations of the Church. Last week, June 8, was Pentecost Sunday. This is often considered the birthday of the Church where the Holy …
Pastor Diane Cooke

WORDS TO LIVE BY: Wait

Sometimes it seems we spend a lot of time waiting.  We wait for our turn in line at the grocery store. We wait at the red light at the intersection. We wait to be called to see the doctor …

DOWN HOME WITH SUE: Taco salad bowl for summer

une is here, the start of summer and lighter meals. I try to eat a salad every night, but during the summer months, I crave a salad that is also the whole meal. Salad bowls are the answer and are …

‘GO FARM’ FARMER’S MARKET: Shop for Father’s Day this weekend

It’s Fathers’s Day weekend and many vendors will have specials just for dad! Tracy Stevens, owner of Sunset Succulents, will have a Paint Your Own Pot workshop for you to create your …
Tim Richards

FAITH COMMENTARY: Happy Father’s Day

Best-selling child psychologist and author Dr. James Dobson released his first book, Dare to Discipline, in 1970. It suggests parents must provide children with firm, loving, consistent discipline. …
Dr. David Benalcazar

Honoring the dedication and impact of our physicians

On National Doctors’ Day, March 30, Ozarks Healthcare is proud to celebrate the dedication, compassion and hard work of its team of physicians. From providing exceptional patient care to …

Disaster relief group arrives; CFO opens fund to help

Officials with the Howell County Emergency Operations announced the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Team is working in Howell County this week.

Friday night storms indirectly lead to stolen truck’s recovery

A series of unlikely coincidences set in motion by Friday night’s storms, which are being called "divine intervention,” led to the recovery of a stolen pickup truck just hours after it went missing.
Timber Craft Creations, owned by Ben Mapes, joins the "Go Farm" Farmers Market this Saturday with his handcrafted woodwork including planter boxes, windmills, wishing wells, stepstools and condiment carries.

‘GO FARM’ FARMERS MARKET: Warm weather brings new vendors every week

As the weather warms up, we have more vendors back and new vendors coming in every week. Ben Mapes, owner of Timber Craft Creations, joins the market this Saturday with his handcrafted woodwork including planter boxes, windmills, wishing wells, stepstools, condiment carries and so much more! Ben can also take special orders for you.  
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