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Dozens of missed court dates lead to suspension for former WP lawyer
A former West Plains attorney’s license to practice has been suspended after he failed to show up for dozens of municipal and county cases in multiple Missouri counties, according to a motion for interim suspension filed in May by David L. Brengle, representing the state’s Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel. more
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Cars & Good Company at Nadine’s tonight more
Artist Paul Jones of Mtn. View, left, discusses his painting, "Just Kids," unveiled at the Lincoln School Project's recent Juneteenth celebrations as project co-founder, background right, looks on. The mural depicts a 1940s-era scene of children at recess on the Lincoln School playground, in an effort to remind visitors of the schoolhouse's connection to the nation's history. The young Black children in the painting are intended to represent a joyful spirit in the face of oppression.
Brush with history: Mural brings joyful spirit to Lincoln School
A breathtaking mural was recently unveiled at Lincoln School as part of Juneteenth celebrations held there. more
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Man to appear in court July 21 on witness tampering, assault, drug cases
A man arrested in May on a charge relating to witness tampering is scheduled to appear in court July 21 on multiple cases, according to public court records. more
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WP man charged with assaulting family member
Adam L. Latrasse, 43, West Plains, has been charged with first-degree assault after allegedly punching a family member repeatedly, resulting in multiple facial fractures and a brain bleed. more
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Dr. Tiffany Young, left, was one of the presenters at a reception held for Dr. Dennis Lancaster on one of his last days as chancellor, celebrating over three decades of service in various roles at Missouri State University-West Plains, in particular the expansion of programs and facilities during his last five years, as chancellor. Lancaster is seated in a rocking chair gifted to him by Friends of the Garnett Library to be used in his retirement.
Lancaster receives fond farewell after 3 decades of service
A reception was recently held to mark the retirement of recently-retired Missouri State University-West Plains Chancellor Dr. Dennis Lancaster, whose last day at the helm was June 30. more
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69th annual ICGMA Convention to begin July 17
The International Country Gospel Music Association is staging its biggest event of the year in West Plains, the 69 annual ICGMA Convention and Award Show. more
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Area Independence Day activities
The Faith Tabernacle 4th of July Celebration will be held beginning 7 p.m. today with revival services featuring Brother Kenson and family, and conclude with fireworks Friday evening. Volleyball, basketball, pickleball and food will be a part of the festivities. Faith Tabernacle is located off of DD Highway at Rover. more
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July 4 closures announced
The West Plains Daily Quill will be closed Friday in observance of the Independence Day holiday, with normal office hours resuming at 8 a.m. Monday. The Quill’s Weekend Edition will publish on Saturday as normal. more
Posed in front of the Girl Scout Law at the local scouting hut, members of local Troop 71546 have earned the Bronze Award, the highest award for Junior Girl Scouts. It was given for a community service project that followed a March outbreak of strong storms and tornadoes. The group used money from cookie sales to create a trail mix using Girl Scout cookies as ingredients and Thin Mint brownies “to lift the spirits or volunteers and affected families,” said Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist Olivia Prost with Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland. Front row, from left: Scouts Aria Ziino, Kinslea Chapman and Layla Bowen. Back row: Braylyn Collins, Emily Hatcher and Olivia Woods. Chapman, Ziino, Bowen, Woods and Hatcher were recently recognized during their Bridging Ceremony as members of the 2025 Girl Scout Bronze Award class.
Local troop lives Girl Scout Law, serves community
The Girl Scout Law reads, “I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.” more
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Lisa’s Fireworks has been in business since 1973, and this year it has three locations: off Preacher Roe Boulevard near JB’s Healthmart, on South U.S. 63 across the highway from Dairy Queen, and in Caulfield on Highway 101. Items for younger children are priced at buy one, get one free and the stands are open from 8 a.m. to about 10 or 11 p.m. daily through Friday. There is a selection of fireworks and variety packs suitable for all ages, from smoke bombs, fountains, rockets and firecrackers, to the Excalibur and other large mortars like the personal favorites displayed by Jack Brassfield, 10, left, and brother Jace Brassfield, 7. The two are the fifth generation of the family to sell fireworks and were supervised by their mother, Carrie Brassfield.
Family business keeps fireworks tradition alive
City of West Plains Transportation Director Brian Mitchell, right, was recognized at the June 16 city council meeting, his last before retiring. City Administrator Sam Anselm and Mayor Mike Topliff, left, thanked him for his service.
WP Council honors retiring director, approves major projects
West Plains City Council members tackled ballfield repairs and other issues at the June monthly meeting.  Transportation Director Brian Mitchell, who attended his last council meeting … more
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SBA reminds locals of available disaster loans for storm impacts
Representatives with the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience (SBA ODR&R) were at the West Plains Civic Center Monday through Friday to assist … more
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The West Plains Elks Lodge and West Plains AMVETS Post 98 collaborated to host a food drive to benefit veterans. On June 14, volunteers gathered at the AMVETS post to distribute the food collected. In total they distributed 47 boxes of supplies to veterans in need, shared Ian Bergman, public relations coordinator for the Elks. From left: Elks Lodge members Leo Santoro, Allen Clark, Richie Shertz and Bobby Pankey, veteran Kevin Heavlin and Elks members Craig Jordan, John Gage, and Robert and Christine Pokorny.
Elks, AMVETS team up for food drive
Richards School Board preps for new year
The Richards School Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday in the school boardroom.  The agenda, following approval of consent agenda items, includes several items to wrap up the … more
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The monthly summertime Sounds Downtown kicked off Thursday with Mark Barger of Springfield performing a set in a Juneteenth celebration. Barger, of Springfield, is a singer-songwriter and performed a set featuring cover songs and originals to a crowd of dozens in Luster Arcade on the northeast corner of the square. West Plains musician Phil Wages opened up the set, and local artist Garrett Melby painted live during Barger’s two-hour performance, the end result being the portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr., to the left of Barger. The celebration, organized by West Plains Downtown Revitalization, was one of two Juneteenth events in West Plains; the Lincoln School Project hosted A Tribute to Milly Sawyer, about an enslaved woman who fought for her freedom in Springfield, plus a mural unveiling and book reading featuring a book by Zizzer alumnae Triston (DeSisso) Towns and Lacy (DeSisso) Howard. Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce and enforce the freedom of enslaved people, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. The next Sounds Downtown live music event is set for 6 to 8 p.m. July 17, also in Luster Arcade.
Sounds Downtown kicks off with Juneteenth celebration
Clayton Rainwater sentenced
Clayton L. Rainwater, 24, Newark, Ark., was sentenced earlier this month to four years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a 2022 crash that resulted in the deaths … more
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Schrag named State BOE president
The Missouri State Board of Education announced its members have elected Mary Schrag as its new president, ushering in a term focused on strengthening public education, supporting teachers and … more
SBA disaster loans available
Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Missouri businesses and residents impacted by March 14 and 15 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires in Howell, Oregon, Ozark … more
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