The Missouri State University-West Plains math department, along with the Math Educators of South Central Missouri (MESCM), conducted its annual Middle School Math Relays on Jan. 21. The event was back on the MSU-WP campus for the first time in three years. more

Kenneth Chilton and Haley Radford of Eminence are parents of a daughter, Winnie Louise Chilton. She was born at 3:32 a.m. March 6. She weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 21 inches long. Her grandparents are Derrick and Regena Radford of Mtn. View and Michael and Darla Chilton of Eminence.  more

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Jessie Vanburren and Elizabeth Whittenburg of Winona are parents of a daughter, Evangeline Adaila Vanburren. She was born at 7:41 a.m. Feb. 16. She weighed 4 pounds 10 ounces and was 18 inches long. Her siblings are Alyzabeth, 10, Rusty, 8, Christian, 7, and Anakin, 3. Her grandparents are Michael Vanburren of East Moline, Ill., Lettina Reese of Montier, and Kenneth Whittenburg and Kimberly Cole, both of Eminence.  more

William Mark Jarrett, 24, West Plains, and Amie Nacole Thompson, 20, West Plains, married Feb. 18, 2023, in Elk Creek. Officiated by Linda Coulter. more

The Division of Music in Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts in Arkadelphia, Ark., presented Cordell Hufstedler in his junior vocal recital Friday morning in McBeth Recital Hall.   more

Wichita State University has announced the names of more than 3,500 students who were on the WSU dean's honor roll for fall 2022, including one student from Texas County. more

The University of Mississippi announced two students from Howell County were named to the fall 2022 honor roll lists, including chancellor's honor roll. more

Braitton Earls of West Plains was named to the dean's list for the fall semester at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC. more

Suzanne Gourley of Mtn. Grove was named to the fall 2022 Dean's List in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. more

An online entry system is open through July 1 for the Creative Arts Department of the Fulton County Fair, held in Salem, Ark. Visit the fair website, www.fultoncountyfair.org, and follow the link to submit an entry online. more

Updates on the Garnett Library and the Friends of the Garnett Library will be the topic of the Friends March 10 meeting from noon to 1 p.m. more

West Plains Council on the Arts will host a workshop conducted by local artist Tara Shahan from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 21 at Trillium Trust, 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd. in West Plains. Cost for the workshop is $45, all supplies included. more

A retirement celebration will be held for recently retired Howell County Collector Dennis Von Allmen from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday in the county office building, 35 Court Square. more

t's a pretty well-known fact that twins have a special communication with each other, but who knew that twin cats also have some sort of mental telepathy?  more

Justin and Kelsey VonAllmen of West Plains are parents of a son, Reed Michael VonAllmen. He was born at 5:40 a.m. Jan. 20. He weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces and was 21 inches long. His siblings are Royce, 4, and Rowan, 3. His grandparents are Kelly and Angie Hunter and Mike and Delia VonAllmen, all of West Plains.  more

Jayden Wayne Goodell, 19, Willow Springs, and Erikka Elisabeth Miller, 21, Pomona, married Jan. 27, 2023, in West Plains. Officiated by R. David Ray. more

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