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Thompson, Laughary join Grigsby on R-7 board; Oaks joins city council
Voters in the West Plains R-7 School District have returned a veteran face to the school board and added a newcomer, while incumbent board vice president Reid Grigsby secured another term. In a … more
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County commission to discuss VOCA grant The Howell County Commission will meet at 10 a.m. Monday in the commission room on the second floor of the Howell County Office Building, 35 Court Square … more
Michael Davis
Davis named WPHS assistant principal for 2026-27
Davis will join an administrative team led by Principal Ryan Smith and Assistant Principal Colton Hensley. His appointment begins July 1. more
The Howell County Commission and Sheriff Matt Roberts signed a proclamation Monday designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The initiative aims to reduce sexual violence through public education, survivor recovery services and law enforcement support for investigations and prosecutions. According to the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, programs supporting victims helped 4,781 individuals last year, though 1,245 requests for assistance went unmet. Roberts recently partnered his office with the Southwest Cyber Crimes Task Force to bolster investigations into the online exploitation of minors. Seated from left: Roberts, Northern Commissioner Calvin Wood, Presiding Commissioner Ralph Riggs and Southern Commissioner Bruce Williams. Standing: County Clerk Kelly Waggoner and Christos House Outreach Advocate Kenya Cook. 
A commitment to safety
The initiative aims to reduce sexual violence through public education, survivor recovery services and law enforcement support for investigations and prosecutions. more
Two from West Plains found dead in Colorado
Two people with West Plains ties were found dead last week in a vehicle parked along a highway in Jefferson County, Colo., according to officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. more
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Fairview School District voter Reba McGinnis, left, prepares to sign in with election judges Reda Lovan and R.A. Pendergrass Tuesday morning in the school’s gymnasium. Registered voters in the Fairview district turned out to decide a $5 million bond issue to fund capital improvements, including a new gymnasium, expanded classrooms and campus-wide repairs. If approved, the measure would increase the district’s debt service property tax levy by $0.57 per $100 of assessed valuation. As of 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, roughly 60 voters had cast ballots at the precinct. In comparison, ballot tabulators at the West Plains Public Library showed 23 voters had cast ballots by 9 a.m. Watch for countywide election results to be published in print edition of the Quill and online at www.westplainsdailyquill.net.
Full court press
Sen. Hudson’s bill to curb 'abusive' website litigation under House review
Legislation aimed at protecting small businesses from what sponsors describe as frivolous website accessibility lawsuits is under consideration by a House committee today, following a unanimous Senate passage last month. more
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R-7 board candidates Atlas, Thompson outline visions for district
On the eve of Tuesday’s municipal election, the race for three open seats on the West Plains R-7 Board of Education continues to take shape. While incumbents Reid Grigsby and Jodi Purgason, along … more
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A FULL BASKET — Waylon Gatson, 2, of Mtn. Grove, takes part in the West Plains Public Library Easter egg hunt held Thursday afternoon. Children from newborn through kindergarten collected eggs and received a book and a snack. Gatson is the son of Ceira Cravens and Tristin Gatson. Another free Easter activity for children will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. today at Carmical Field, 701 W. Second St. in West Plains. Hosted by the West Plains Optimist Club, the event includes prizes, games and hot dogs.
Library holds Easter egg hunt
CLARIFICATION: Understanding Proposition 2 and the Homestead Tax Credit
Editor’s note: A story in Wednesday’s edition regarding the April 7 municipal election contained inaccurate information regarding Proposition 2. more
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Woman serving Howell County sentence dies in prison
An inmate who died at the Chillicothe Correctional Center was serving a 10-year sentence following convictions in Howell County for two counts of third-degree assault on a special victim. more
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Woman serving Howell County sentence dies in prison
An inmate who died at the Chillicothe Correctional Center was serving a 10-year sentence following convictions in Howell County for two counts of third-degree assault on a special victim. Briana … more
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Three charged following multi-property drug investigation
Three men face drug-related felonies after law enforcement served warrants at four properties Friday evening in West Plains and Willow Springs. more
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The 38th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Concert featuring Craig Morgan broke several records on March 21, including the largest crowd, biggest auction and most giveaway drawing tickets sold, resulting in a record-breaking $97,157 raised. As reported in the March 25th Quill, the giving did not stop at the concert. A local couple reached out to volunteer Jessica Joice-Frazier March 22 offering to donate $3,000 to push the total over the $100,000 mark. Volunteer Cheryl Finley met with the donors, Steve and Chris Hennings the next day. Steve Hennings said they had been following the event on Facebook. “When we saw your total Saturday night, we thought we should do something,” Steve Hennings said, according to a press release submitted to the Quill late last week. Volunteer Rick Frazier noted that the couple remained humble, stating they had not done any more than what others had done before them. From left: Cheryl Finley, Jessica Joice-Frazier holding Hazel, Lois Frazier, Rick Frazier and donors Chris and Steve Hennings.
Anonymous Cystic Fibrosis donors revealed
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