An avenue of flags encircles the Howell County Courthouse to honor the nation’s service members as West Plains marks Veterans Day today with a parade and community meals. The parade, hosted by the American Legion, begins at 11 a.m., with lineup starting at 10:15 a.m. at People’s Park and the armory off Broadway. A free luncheon for veterans and their families will follow at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. A Veterans Day lunch scheduled at the West Plains Senior Center has been canceled due to a citywide boil order issued Sunday; water samples have been submitted for testing, with results still pending as of press time. A free evening meal for veterans will be hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary at 5 p.m. at AMVETS Post 98. (Kimberly Langston/WPDQ)