Americans love their corn — whether it’s canned, fresh off the cob or in their favorite breakfast cereal. more

The Ozarks Small Business Incubator has a new Facebook page, officials announced, and the original page will retire on Jan. 1. more

The amount of fat and calories consumed in an average holiday meal is staggering. Here are a few tips that can help to reduce that number. Find more tips like these at eatright.org. more

The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce announces it has moved from 120 W. Main St. to its new location at 209 E. Main St., inside the Star Theatre Annex space in downtown Willow Springs. more

Area residents interested in learning how to read blueprints or develop computer-aided drafting skills can sign up now for a class being offered by the Workforce Development and Community Education Department at Missouri State University-West Plains. more

Deuteronomy 32:9: “For the people of Israel belong to the Lord; Jacob is his special possession.” more

One of the most important promises in the Bible is found in Matthew’s Gospel: God with us. more

Beginning Dec. 18, the West Plains Daily Quill Church & Religion Page will move to Wednesday publications in order to allow area churches more time in the week to notify the public of special events. more

The Tiptons, a Gospel singing group from The Ozarks, will be featured in a Gospel Music Concert Sunday morning at The Bridge Church of West Plains. The service begins at 10:30 a.m. more

Officials with the Office of Workforce Development and Community Education at Missouri State University-West Plains will offer an eight-week phlebotomy technician training program beginning Feb. 1, 2025.   more

Texas County Memorial Hospital Family Nurse Practitioner Ray Bruno and emergency medical personnel Jason Steelman and Aaron Petersen received the sincerest thanks from patient Jeramy Lee of Bucyrus after the Houston hospital employees demonstrated “exceptional care and professionalism” in rendering roadside assistance. more

This Saturday Santa will be at the farmers market from 10 a.m. to noon greeting the old and young alike, so pass the word! more

Ozarks Healthcare officials announce Dr. José Alonso-Escalante has joined its the practice at Ozarks Healthcare General Surgery, 1100 Kentucky Ave., in West Plains. more

“Given most nuts ripen late in the year, they have long been associated with the holiday season,” said David Trinklein, horticulture specialist for University of Missouri Extension. It also is one of the few times when consumers see what nuts looks like in nature. Most often, nuts are purchased with their shells removed and ready for use. One of the nuts likely found in the bin or bag of mixed nuts at a supermarket is the hazelnut. more

The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club are partnering again this year to host the Pancakes with Santa fundraiser breakfast. more

Welcome to the first installment of my new Food Page column, where we dive into those kitchen essentials we usually grab at the store but could easily (and deliciously) make ourselves. Not only do these recipes often save money, but they also let us savor the joy of food made by hand. more