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Veteran jig dancers Andy and Jane Elder, of Ozark County, will offer a jig workshop for middle-school-age youths at 1 p.m. June 3 in the exhibit hall of the West Plains Civic Center. The Elders are working hard to pass along the traditional dance steps of the Ozark Highlands. In January 2020, Ozarks Alive blogger Kaitlyn McConnell featured the pair in her article, “Ozarks couple helps keep square dancing alive.” Visit ozarksalive.com to read the story.
New traditional jig-dancing workshop will be offered to youths
As a special feature at the Old-Time Music, Ozarks Heritage Festival this year, veteran jig dancers Andy and Jane Elder, of Ozark County, along with Arkansas-based performer Willi Carlisle, will … more
West Plains City Hall
City council OKs engineering contracts for St. Louis Street Bridge, U.S. 160 overpass projects
In its monthly meeting this week, the West Plains City Council approved engineering contracts and a bid for the St. Louis Street Bridge and U.S. 160-Independence Overpass projects. The creation of … more
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Howell County Rural Fire District employees collectively received 17 awards at the Fire Fighters Association of Missouri annual convention held early this month. From left: Howell County RFD Safety Officer Tim Dailey, firefighter Joey Smith, Assistant Chief Chris Wilbanks, Chief Joe Auffert, Capt. Daniel Dennis, Safety Officer Corey Hendricks, Administrative Officer Christel Cantrell and firefighter Terry King.
Fire Fighters Association honors Howell County RFD with 17 awards
Howell County Rural Fire District personnel collectively received 17 awards for life-saving and meritorious actions from the Fire Fighters Association of Missouri at the association’s recent … more
West Plains High School students Brianna Johnson, left, and Madison Melvin celebrate their last day of ninth grade.
Summer days here at last
In the photo at left, West Plains High School students Brianna Johnson and Madison Melvin celebrate their last day of ninth grade,  while Emma Ledford pauses for a photo to commemorate her last … more
Missouri State University President Clif Smart, at the podium, gives the commencement address to about 70 MSU-West Plains graduates Saturday during the noon graduation ceremony at the West Plains Civic Center. Due to COVID-19 concerns, Saturday’s commencement exercises were split into two ceremonies, one at 9 a.m. and another at noon. In total, 226 students received degrees from MSU-WP during both graduation ceremonies.
MSU-WP to recognize 266 graduates with commencement ceremony Saturday
A total of 266 students will be candidates for graduation from Missouri State University-West Plains during the 2022 commencement ceremony Saturday at the West Plains Civic Center. This includes … more
Crockett Oaks III, a West Plains native with a storied career, has been named this year’s Distinguished Zizzer Alum. After working many years around the world, he has now returned home to West Plains, where he serves as director of business and support service for Missouri State University-West Plains.
Crockett Oaks III named Distinguished Zizzer Alum
When extraordinary West Plains High School graduates come to mind, Crockett Oaks III is at the top of the list. Oaks was named Distinguished Zizzer Alumnus at the 2022 West Plains High School … more
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