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

In a decision reached Tuesday, Missouri Supreme Court justices have handed down a ruling in favor of a writ of prohibition filed on behalf of Missouri Highway Patrol Trooper Mayela Barron, making the previously temporary writ permanent on the grounds that Barron is entitled to official immunity regarding a case filed after her patrol car collided with another vehicle during a high speed chase. more

Ozarks Healthcare recently celebrated a combined total of 1,218 years of experience at Ozarks Healthcare from 72 employees at its 2022 Longevity Banquet.  more

While Ozarks Healthcare (OZH) is focused on providing the highest quality of healthcare to all, it cannot be done without the generosity of community members who are also committed to seeing local healthcare thrive, say officials with the Ozark Healthcare Foundation. more

The Texas County Memorial Hospital Healthcare Foundation has received a $2,500 platinum-level sponsorship from Simmons Bank in Houston designated to benefit TCMH Hospice of Care. This sponsorship supports the Hospice of Care online auction event taking place through Nov. 30.   more

Fidelity Communications announced West Plains-area internet customers will receive a free speed upgrade – up to five times faster than their existing speeds.  more

Ozarks Small Business Incubator encourages the community to celebrate Shop Small Saturday this weekend. more

Alton’s Court Square has a new cafe. more

Officials with Veteran Equine Training Services (V.E.T.S.) of the Ozarks thank Bobbie Joyce, of Bobbie Joyce American Family Insurance in West Plains for donating $500 to the organization. more

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 695 of West Plains will meet at noon Tuesday at Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 1449 Preacher Roe Blvd. in West Plains. more

Businesses still trying to recover from COVID-19 may be able to get help via the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Small Business Grant. 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

In early November, the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) will host a business-oriented workshop, Intermediate Excel, and a Lunch & Learn program outlining franchise ownership considerations for entrepreneurs. 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