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A minor from Fulton County died of injuries suffered in a crash at 7 a.m. Friday on U.S. 63 in Fulton County, Ark., according to the Arkansas State Police.
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9/16/24
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The 63rd annual Hootin an Hollarin Festival will be held Thursday through Sept. 21 on the square in Gainesville.
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9/13/24
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A Mtn. Grove man has been charged with four felonies and a misdemeanor after allegedly attempting to meet a girl he believed to be 11 years old for sex, and an investigation reportedly uncovered other attempts to meet underage girls, plus evidence he'd exchanged sexually explicit with girls he believed to be underage.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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9/12/24
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Dr. Wes Davis, superintendent of the West Plains R-7 school district, was the featured speaker of the September Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon, and gave a PowerPoint presentation showcasing improvements to facilities and safety measures, various academic and training programs, and the financial health of the district.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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9/12/24
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Residents of Howell, Shannon and Texas counties who were affected by severe weather and flooding between May 19 and 27 have until Sept. 23 to apply with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance with disaster recovery, officials announce.
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9/12/24
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The Howell County Commission will meet in regular session at 10 a.m. Thursday, convening in the conference room on the second floor of the county office building, 35 Court Square in West Plains.
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9/11/24
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The National Park service (NPS) has released figures showing the economic impact of tourism in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways area during 2023.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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9/10/24
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Gideon S. Mori, 22, Cabool, was the victim of a fatal crash when he was thrown from his vehicle at 11:25 p.m. Sunday on AC Highway, 6 miles northeast of Cabool in Texas County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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9/9/24
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Arkansas State Police reported the death of an Izard County man after a crash at 3 p.m. Saturday on Highway 9 in Mt. Olive, Izard County.
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9/9/24
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Misty D. Ryan, 47, West Plains, has been charged following a chase by Howell County deputies after she allegedly cut another woman with a knife during a struggle before stealing the woman’s vehicle.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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9/6/24
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The Heart of the Ozarks United Way is now accepting grant applications for up to $10,000 from 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies in Howell and Oregon counties, and Fulton County, Ark.
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9/6/24
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POMONA — Great Rivers Distributing was the location of a recent annual meeting held by officials with the Heritage Business Park to highlight the progress of Howell County cities over the past year and hear about tools and funding that county and city administrators can use to help attract businesses and employers.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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9/5/24
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A public hearing on the annual setting of the tax levy, held ahead of Willow Springs City Council’s August meeting, lasted one minute, as no one from the community was present to offer comments or ask questions on the matter.
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9/5/24
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A Mtn. View couple has been charged with a combined 13 felonies related to the alleged sexual assault of a child between June 2019 to May 2024.
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9/4/24
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The Howell County Sheriff’s Office continues to try to find rural West Plains resident Daniel Devins, 35, who was reported missing Aug. 18, having last been seen leaving his home on foot, traveling near Private Road 6449 off of K Highway, about half a mile northeast of Fairview School.
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BY ABBY HESS,
ABBYH@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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9/3/24
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A Gainesville man suffered minor injuries when his vehicle struck a deer at 8:40 p.m. Monday on Highway 5, 5 miles north of Gainesville in Ozark County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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9/3/24
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The 37th Judicial Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program has received sports-themed quilts and paintings donated by the South Central Correctional Center's Restorative Justice Program. The works are offered for sale by online auction through 7 p.m. Sept. 7.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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8/30/24
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Beginning Sept. 9, two area highways will be reduced to one lane for pavement repairs, expected to take about a month, said Missouri Department of Transportation officials.
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8/30/24
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Beginning Monday, two area highways will be reduced to one lane for pavement repairs, expected to take about a month, said Missouri Department of Transportation officials.
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8/30/24
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The Howell County Sheriff's Office announced that Abigail Lawless, 17, West Plains, has been found and was reunited with her parents on Wednesday.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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8/29/24
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