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Brooke Haven Healthcare in West Plains held a special pageant Thursday for the ladies in long-term care, giving participants a chance to share their stories ahead of district and state-level competitions.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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6/6/26
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The Community Foundation of West Plains (CFWP) has received a $1.1 million planned gift from the Robert L. Fant Trust to establish a permanent scholarship endowment for area high school graduates …
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6/3/26
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The Lincoln School Project will host a three-day Juneteenth and centennial celebration weekend from June 19 through June 21 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the historic Lincoln School …
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6/3/26
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Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) 2782, District 9, have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with military defense manufacturer Leonardo …
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
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6/3/26
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6/2/26
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Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains announced Joanna Patillo, instructor of nursing, has been honored with the 2026 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
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5/30/26
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Former Republican State Rep. Travis Smith launched his 2026 campaign Thursday evening with a celebratory kickoff event as he sets out to claim a seat as Missouri's 154th House District representative.
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BY JAYDEN MASSEY, QUILL NEWS CONTRIBUTOR
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5/27/26
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An old-fashioned community Fourth of July celebration inspired by traditional Americana and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the U.S. is scheduled for July 4 on the campus of Missouri State University-West Plains.
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5/27/26
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Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) West Plains Local 2782 voted Saturday to reject the latest contract offer from Leonardo DRS, extending a workplace dispute that began May 1.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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5/27/26
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A new awards program launched by the regional cultural project Ozarks Alive will recognize people and organizations dedicating their time, talent and resources to preserving local culture.
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5/23/26
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The West Plains City Council voted Monday to place a 1% sales tax increase before voters on the Aug. 4 ballot.
The vote marked the second reading of an ordinance presented last month. If approved, the measure will add 1% to the existing 1% city sales tax and is expected to generate about $4 million annually in new revenue.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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5/23/26
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Ozark Action (OAI) recently received a $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to support its regional workforce services.
The funding, …
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5/23/26
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About 285 Leonardo DRS workers remain affected by an employer lockout entering its fourth week. With the local facility closed on Fridays, picketing union members plan to maintain their presence as negotiations continue.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON, KIMBERLYL@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET
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5/23/26
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The Willow Springs Rotary Club will host its traditional Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. today at the United Methodist Church, 311 N. Harris St. in Willow Springs.
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5/23/26
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5/23/26
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Grizzly Athletics will host a collegiate rodeo this fall, marking the first time the university's rodeo program will compete on its home dirt since its inception. The three-day event is scheduled for …
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5/20/26
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