The four Republican presidential candidates debating Wednesday night mostly targeted each other instead of Donald Trump. Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley took the brunt of the attacks as …
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By BILL BARROW and JONATHAN J. COOPER
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12/6/23
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Officials with the West Plains R-7 School District have announced Virginia Uphaus will assume the role of West Plains Elementary School principal for the 2024-2025 school year. Effective July 1, 2024, she will fill the vacancy left by the retirement of current Principal Becky Hutchinson.
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12/6/23
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St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore, who was appointed to the job by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson in May after Kim Gardner’s sudden resignation, says he's running for a full term in 2024. Gore made …
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12/6/23
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The Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas parade, themed “The Joys of Christmas,” is set to begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, following the downtown-oriented route it took up last year.
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BY QUILL STAFF,
NEWS@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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12/6/23
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The State Board of Education announced Tuesday that 33rd District Sen. Karla Eslinger, of Wasola in Ozark County, will assume the role as the state’s next commissioner for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) effective June 1, 2024, after concluding her work in the Missouri Senate during the 2024 legislative session.
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BY QUILL STAFF,
NEWS@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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12/5/23
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In a letter recently addressed to Gov. Michael Parson, Rep. Chris Dinkins, Lesterville, emphasized her belief in a need for a proactive approach to safeguard the well-being and security of Missouri citizens in light of continuing conflict in the Middle East.
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BY QUILL STAFF
NEWS@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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12/5/23
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A Birch Tree resident who allegedly threatened a neighbor’s life and fired several rounds in a residential area while intoxicated has been charged with three felonies. The incident reportedly also happened within 200 yards of the Birch Tree Elementary school, but classes weren't in session due to Thanksgiving break.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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12/5/23
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Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Missouri stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Missouri and the rest of the world, visit …
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12/5/23
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The next head of Missouri’s education department will be Republican Missouri state Sen. Karla Eslinger. She's a former teacher, principal and school district superintendent. The state announced the …
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12/5/23
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Kansas City Star. November 29, 2023.
Editorial: Gov. Parson, don’t make the mistake of confusing Hamas and Palestinian civilians
The United States backs Israel, and we support the right of …
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By The Associated Press
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12/5/23
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The highlights of the AP Sports report. An up-to-the minute listing of all stories planned, including games and events, is available in Coverage Plan on AP Newsroom, …
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12/5/23
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Arkansas election officials say online news personality Cenk Uygur is ineligible to appear on the ballot in the state's Democratic presidential primary next year. The state on Monday became the …
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By ANDREW DeMILLO
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12/4/23
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Authorities in Arkansas say a sheriff’s deputy has fatally shot a man who fled from an attempted traffic stop. The shooting occurred Sunday evening in northeast Washington County. The county …
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12/4/23
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The festive spirit was in full swing Friday on Court Square in downtown West Plains, as the community gathered for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The event, attended by nearly 200 people braving the cold, marked the beginning of the holiday season in the city.
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BY CHRIS HERBOLSHEIMER,
CHRISH@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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12/4/23
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The alleged thefts of vehicles have led to felony charges for four area residents, filed in Douglas and Howell counties.
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12/4/23
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With just four weeks to go until Christmas, Santa’s mailbox is now open and quickly filling up with letters from children with special gift requests.
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12/4/23
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Two incidents Friday resulted in action taken to ensure school safety at the West Plains district school buildings and Willow Springs Middle School.
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BY KIMBERLY LANGSTON,
KIMBERLYL@WPDAILYQUILL.NET
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12/4/23
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Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:
Dec. 2
The Washington Post on the U.S. economy:
It has been a miracle year for the U.S. economy. Inflation has plummeted …
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By The Associated Press
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12/4/23
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Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Missouri stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Missouri and the rest of the world, visit …
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12/4/23
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