On May 1, a new WIC card was activated for participants to redeem food benefits at authorized WIC retailers. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. …
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5/6/25
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Ozarks Healthcare officials have announced the return of popular M*A*S*H (Medical Academy of Science and Health) Camp this summer. Designed for students curious about the healthcare field, M*A*S*H …
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5/6/25
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With help from generous community support, the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation has funded the purchase of a new portable ultrasound machine to benefit Ozarks Healthcare’s surgery and …
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5/6/25
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The Missouri Department of Conservation reports it has confirmed 243 new cases of chronic wasting disease in Missouri deer in 35 counties. Seven of those counties had their first CWD-positive case: …
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5/3/25
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The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds people that Missouri is home to an estimated 1,000-plus black bears with most being in the southern part of the state. As spring gets underway, bears …
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5/3/25
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Calling Missouri birders who know their birds by sight and sound!
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) needs volunteers to assist with eight vacant bird-observation routes in Missouri …
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5/3/25
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The 40 th annual Cystic Fibrosis Benefit Bass Tournament was held April 12 at Norfork Lake, Henderson, Ark. Tournament organizers announced 53 of the 222 boats entered had at least one fish to weigh, …
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5/3/25
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Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 4,428 birds over the spring youth hunting weekend, April 12 and 13. Top harvest …
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5/2/25
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The Zizzer Pride Varsity Band and Zizzer Concert and Chamber Choirs recently celebrated successful performances at Missouri High School Activities and Athletics Association District and State level …
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4/30/25
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As we end the month of April, the gardens are beginning to produce, and asparagus is front and center. This perennial favorite is rich in antioxidants, supports heart and bone health, is low in fat …
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By Sue Neitzel,
Quill Food Contributor
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4/30/25
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Texas County Memorial Hospital will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 16. The Community Blood Center of the Ozark will collect blood donations in the Jayson Gentry Community Safe Room on …
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4/30/25
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On Tuesdays, beginning June 3, the West Plains Senior Center, 415 E. Main St., will host free fall-prevention classes for the community.
Classes will run from 1 to 3 p.m. weekly from June 3 to …
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4/30/25
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The next few weeks are going to be very significant for a very large portion of our population. Regardless of where you read this article, there is a pretty good chance that the school near you is …
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By Kent Wilfong, Pastor,
Alton & Doniphan Methodist Churches
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4/30/25
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This week several of my friends have experienced medical issues. I am grateful for all the help they have received from healthcare professionals and effective medicines. The loving concern of family …
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By Diane Cooke, Pastor,
Willow Springs & Mtn. View Presbyterian Churches
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4/30/25
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Come on out and meet our new vendors:
Raya Havens and crew with Tiny Bites join us every Saturday with scrumptious pancakes and all the toppings, fruit and syrups that you can think of and as …
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By Patrice Jennings
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4/30/25
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The Southern Ozarks Community Orchestra will present "May the Fourth be with You" for their first concert of the 2025 season at 6 p.m. Sunday, in the Historic Star Theater in Willow Springs. The …
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4/30/25
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