The University of Missouri Extension in Howell County is offering a Missouri Grazing School from April 30 through May 2 at the extension center, 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd. in East Towne Village shopping center in West Plains. more

In the vibrant chronicles of West Plains Lady Zizzers basketball, few names shine as brightly as Allyssa Joyner. Joyner, whose journey from a wide-eyed 5th grader to a towering beacon of athletic prowess, encapsulates the spirit of determination, growth, and sheer talent. With a staggering 1,642 career points, placing her as the fifth-highest scorer in the storied history of the Lady Zizzers, Joyner is not just a player; she's a phenomenon. more

For more than 1,000 years, astronomers believed stars and planets re-volved around the earth. They observed how stars moved smoothly in their or-bits while planets did not. Planets’ orbits wobbled, their speed varied, and sometimes even seemed to reverse directions. To explain facts that seemed to defy logic, scientists developed increasingly complex theories. more

Hosea 2:14 But then I will win her back once again. I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her there. more

In the Upper Room, Jesus spoke with his closest friends for the last time. Soon Judas would betray him, he would be arrested, tried, and crucified. On that last night Jesus surely tried to share the most important things with them. What was first? He washed their feet. He did the job of the humblest servant, and then he said, “Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you more

The topic of law versus grace is one that is debated in the Christian world. Most people ascribe to the theological view of Sola Fide, which means “Faith Alone”. This view is part of Soteriology, or the study of the process of salvation in the Christian faith. more

Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains on Tuesday were mourning the passing of former chancellor Kent Thomas. more

Ozarks Healthcare recently announced Dr. Joseph Barnard, board-certified family medicine physician, is now caring for patients at the health system’s clinic in Gainesville.  more

With spring right around the corner, we can start thinking of warmer activities and planning for outdoor adventures. National Nutrition Month, recognized in March, is a great time to learn about making healthier food choices, developing better habits and teaching kids about making good choices at the table or store. more

The Southern Ozarks Community Orchestra will be in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the historic Star Theatre in downtown Willow Springs. The program to be presented, “A Musical Buffet,” will feature a “smorgasbord of musical delights,” said officials with the Willow Springs Arts Council, which is sponsoring the performance. more

West Plains R-7 School District officials extend their congratulations to high school sophomore Emily Ritter for her acceptance into the Missouri Fine Arts Academy at Missouri State University in Springfield. In honor of Ritter’s “exceptional talent and unwavering dedication,” district officials shared one of Ritter’s captivating colored pencil drawings, a honey dipper dripping with honey. more

Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston has received a resignation letter from Dr. Jessica King, family medicine physician. King, an employee of TCMH since 2020, said she is leaving TCMH for personal reasons, officials report. She will work at TCMH until April 23.  more

In honor of Autism Awareness Month in April, the TJ Swift House A.S.C.E.N.D. Program at Missouri State University-West Plains and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks will present an exclusive showing of the award-winning documentary “In a Different Key’ at 7 p.m. April 11 in the West Plains Civic Center theater, 110 St. Louis St. more

The Compassus hospice program serving south-central Missouri was recently recognized as one of the organization’s top three programs in the country during the company’s Excellence Awards ceremony in Phoenix, Ariz., officials announced. more

“2023 was a great year for the Ozarks Small Business Incubator — our team spent nearly 600 hours working one-on-one with 143 unique business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs,” OzSBI officials announced. “We helped start 15 new businesses in our service area ranging from consulting to coffee shops to dog boarding.” more

This Thursday is our Annual Meeting for the “Go Farm” Farmers Market and Ozark Farmers Agricultural Cooperative at 6 p.m. at the Missouri Department of Conservation - Ozark Regional Office, 551 Joe Jones Boulevard. New market vendors are always welcome! Please call 417-293-0590 if you would like more information. more

Hello fellow food lovers, and welcome back to my kitchen. Today we’ll be taking on the creation of an extraordinary dish that combines the comforting layers of traditional lasagna with a vibrant twist of red bell peppers and a trio of exquisite cheeses. Get ready for the ultimate 3-Cheese Lasagna with Red Bell Peppers! more