MFA Oil Company hosted district delegate meetings across its eight voting districts in February and March. Two of those districts held elections for their representative on the MFA Oil Board of Directors. more

The Howell Valley School Board of Education recently met in special session to discuss contracts for the 2023-24 school year. more

In the midst of a month dedicated to celebrating the legacies of women around the world, and with International Day of the Woman having recently passed, it seems appropriate to recognize local women making impacts of their own. While there is no shortage of outstanding women in the area, one West Plains business owner stands out for taking her parents’ legacy and building it into the largest McDonald's franchise owned by a woman in the U.S. more

On Friday, employees with Assurance Realty celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Day by bringing cupcakes and cookies to area public servants and the West Plains Daily Quill. more

When guests think about hotels the last thing they think about is the laundry department. Management at Holiday Inn Express & Suites in West Plains is confident the local hotel has that department covered with one of the best.   more

The Ozarks Small Business Incubator has released its impact report for 2022, highlighting the effect its programs have had on small business creation, development and employment during the last year in Howell, Ozark, Douglas, Wright, Texas, Shannon and Oregon counties. more

FCS Financial has been in the business of helping farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and rural communities in Missouri succeed for more than 100 years, and recently, its board of directors announced the cooperative is returning $39.5 million to member-owners in cash patronage for the 2022 calendar year. more

Where is the best place to buy that special someone a dozen roses? Where is the best place to go when you’re craving some barbecue? Who should you call when you need the perfect touch on that five-generation photo? more

A West Plains business that designs and manufactures equipment for the capture and processing of biomass gases has been hiding in plain sight for more than 30 years. Perennial Energy President and Chief Operating Officer Scott Cressman, newly promoted from vice president, wants to change that. more

This week, Gov. Mike Parson announced the Department of Economic Development has awarded $30 million funded through the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Workforce Training Grant Program to help companies address workforce shortages by recruiting and training thousands of Missourians. more

State, county and city government representatives, local business owners, representatives of local charity and volunteer organizations, and individuals who are well known for their work promoting and supporting commerce, education, healthcare and the arts gathered Thursday in the exhibition hall of the West Plains Civic Center. more

Pick our area’s winning places to eat, do business, shop and have fun – and one lucky reader could win a $50 gift certificate to Ruby Tuesday. more

The long-awaited opening day for the Truck Patch natural and organic grocery store at the corner of Porter Wagoner Boulevard and Broadway in West Plains is set for Friday, store officials announce. more

Colton’s Steak House & Grill is celebrating 15 years in business in West Plains, having opened in October 2007 at 1421 Preacher Roe Blvd., where it is still located. more

The Realtors Land Institute announces that on Oct. 19, Cody Weeks, broker-associate with 37 North Realty Group of West Plains, officially joined the ranks of those holding the Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation on more

Ozarks Small Business Incubator officials are urging business owners who are still trying to recover from the economic effects of COVID-19 to consider applying for an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Small Business Grant. more

Officials with the real estate company formerly known as United Country Ozarks Realty and Auction Group has announce the business has a new name and continues to bring the same professional service customers have come to expect. more

Amanda Tusher of United Country Missouri Ozarks Realty in West Plains recently attended United Power!, an advanced training course designed to help participants achieve maximum expertise and professionalism in all aspects of real estate. The training is held at the United Country corporate headquarters in Kansas City. more

During the fifth annual statewide Buy Missouri Week that concluded Saturday, The Concrete Works in Wasola, Ozark County, had the opportunity to host Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, his wife Claudia Kehoe, and 33rd District State Sen. Karla Eslinger. more

Reflecting on 45 years in the restaurant business, Dairy Queen operator Lowell Shrable reflected on and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve the community in a family-friendly business for decades. more