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Ozarks Healthcare President and CEO Tom Keller
Ozarks Healthcare announces departure of CEO Tom Keller
After a decade of service to Ozarks Healthcare and the surrounding community, Tom Keller, president and CEO of Ozarks Healthcare, has announced his resignation, officials announced this week. Keller will be stepping into a new leadership role at Freeman Health System based in Joplin, effective Dec. 1. more
After months of anticipation, about 100 people waited in line outside McAlister's Deli at 10 a.m. on opening day, Monday, despite a steady rain that soaked some of the sandwich-and-sweet-tea enthusiasts. In addition to those two items, there are a variety of salads, nachos, soups, baked potatoes and desserts. The first 100 customers age 16 and older received a "Free Tea for a Year" pass. The McAlister's West Plains location is the 34th in Missouri, and one of about 530 restaurants nationwide. Also as part of the deli's grand opening, a complimentary Community Heroes Meal was served on Saturday to first responders, medical professionals, active military personnel, veterans, teachers, PTO members and truck drivers. McAlister's Deli is open from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, located at 703 N. Kentucky Ave., and has a pickup window for online and app orders. Besides dine-in and pickup, other options include delivery and catering. To place an order, call 417-596-9151, go to mcalistersdeli.com to place or download the app.
After much anticipation, McAlister's Deli opens in West Plains
A suicide remembrance walk was held Sept. 6 at the West Plains Civic Center, part of an event to bring awareness of suicide prevention, offer solutions and tools for better mental health and recognition of signs of mental crisis and suicide. It was coordinated by the Howell County Suicide Prevention Network and Community Partnership of the Ozarks and included a panel discussion introduced by Howell County Sheriff Brent Campbell, who later led the remembrance walk, followed by activities and fellowship with participants who have lost loved ones to suicide and others that have an interest in suicide prevention.
Organizations team up to raise awareness around suicide prevention
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and in an effort to bring awareness to mental health and offer tools to prevent suicide, the Howell County Suicide Prevention Network and Community Partnership of the Ozarks (CPO) recently came together to sponsor an event to that end. more
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Chief: Threat of suicide prevented with police crisis response
A Friday night call for authorities to assist with a suicidal man could have ended tragically, but thanks to crisis intervention methods, the man was taken, unharmed and without force, to Ozarks Healthcare for treatment, said West Plains Police Chief Stephen Monticelli. more
Ozark Spring Daughters of the American Revolution chapter members joining West Plains Mayor Mike Toplif, center, for his proclamation establishing Sept. 17 through 23 as Constitution Week, from left: Cindy McKee-Pirch, Mary Hackett, Bethany Cowen, Linda Collins, Constitution Week Committee Chair Connie Weber, Susan Richardson, Lois Frazier, Karen Ryburn, Cathy Roberts and Mary Ann Mutrux.
Mayor Topliff declares this week Constitution Week
Members of the Ozark Spring chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Josiah Howell chapter of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) recently met with West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff to witness his signing of two proclamations declaring the week of Sept. 17 through 23 to be Constitution Week. more
U.S. 60 to be one lane in multiple counties starting today
U.S. 60 will be intermittently one lane from U.S. 67 in Butler County to the Wright County line for a two-week period beginning today, said Missouri Department of Transportation officials, noting that Howell, Texas, Shannon and Carter counties will be affected. more
Girl perishes in Friday morning crash in Fulton County
A minor from Fulton County died of injuries suffered in a crash at 7 a.m. Friday on U.S. 63 in Fulton County, Ark., according to the Arkansas State Police. more
West Plains City officials have issued a map showing recommended detours for drivers to use while construction is in progress on the railroad overpass on U.S. 160/Independence Drive. Work is set to begin Oct. 1 and is expected to conclude around Dec. 1, 2025.
U.S. 160/Independence overpass construction soon to begin, city announces
The City of West Plains announced this week it is set to begin construction on a long-anticipated overpass project over the Burlington Northern Railroad line on Independence Drive. The $8.9 million U.S. 160/Independence overpass will stretch between Concord Road and Freedom Drive, addressing both traffic congestion and safety concerns caused by the current at-grade rail crossing. more
The Princess Pageant is a time-honored tradition of Gainesville's Hootin an Hollarin Festival, in its 63rd year. The three-day Ozark County celebration of regional history and culture also includes outhouse and bed races, calling contests and plenty of music. On the final day of the festival, the Big Parade rolls out Saturday afternoon with floats carrying people wearing their best country garb.
Hootin an Hollarin Fest starts Thursday
The 63rd annual Hootin an Hollarin Festival will be held Thursday through Sept. 21 on the square in Gainesville.  more
Dr. Dennis Lancaster, chancellor of Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), shows former campus dean Marvin Green, seated, a plaque recognizing his many accomplishments for the university at the university’s special recognition for Green in September 2022. The plaque, which specifically notes Green’s efforts to establish a nursing program at the campus, was placed at Looney Hall, which houses the program. With Green and Lancaster is Green’s son, Matt.
MSU-WP officials remember Dean Marvin Green
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) today are mourning the death of former campus dean Marvin Green. more
Citizen's tip leads to arrest of man on child sex crime charges
A Mtn. Grove man has been charged with four felonies and a misdemeanor after allegedly attempting to meet a girl he believed to be 11 years old for sex, and an investigation reportedly uncovered other attempts to meet underage girls, plus evidence he'd exchanged sexually explicit with girls he believed to be underage. more
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West Plains R-7 School District Superintendent Dr. Wes Davis gave an overview of the many recent district improvements, plus provided some figures showing the financial health of the district, during a Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon Sept. 5.
Chamber members hear R-7 district updates at monthly meeting
Dr. Wes Davis, superintendent of the West Plains R-7 school district, was the featured speaker of the September Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon, and gave a PowerPoint presentation showcasing improvements to facilities and safety measures, various academic and training programs, and the financial health of the district. more
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Locals impacted by May severe storms have until Sept. 23 to register with FEMA
Residents of Howell, Shannon and Texas counties who were affected by severe weather and flooding between May 19 and 27 have until Sept. 23 to apply with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance with disaster recovery, officials announce. more
Library Card Sign-up Month is recognized in September, and to mark the occasion, West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff, left, signed a proclamation emphasizing the city's ongoing commitment to and support of the West Plains Public Library for the services it provides. The library serves not only as a place to check out books, but offers additional services like access to the internet and job resources, community events and literacy programs. The mayor’s proclamation was also a recognition of public libraries as diverse and inclusive spaces, welcoming to people of all backgrounds and, as Topliff put it, “a place of quiet respite.” He thanked the Library Board of Trustees, Friends of the Library and the patrons using the library for keeping it alive and thriving. To sign up for a library card, visit the library at 750 W. Broadway and bring two documents with a name and current address, a valid ID and a telephone number. Library cards are free for West Plains residents but nonresidents may get a card by providing the needed information and paying a fee of $25 per year. For more information, call 417-256-4775. With Topliff is West Plains Library Manager Dr. Greg Carter.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month
Quill honors Patriot Day, National Day of Remembrance and Service
Within the pages of today’s Quill, readers will find special advertisements taken out by local businesses and organizations in recognition of Patriot Day, a national day of mourning and remembrance of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. more
Richards School Board to meet Sept. 19
The Richards School District Board of Education will meet in regular monthly session at 6 p.m. Sept. 19 in the school’s boardroom. more
Echo Bluff State Park in Shannon County is located within Ozark National Scenic Riverways, and is one of the many locations along the Current and Jacks Fork rivers available for camping, hiking, boating and other recreation. Each year, the National Park Service (NPS) compiles data on tourism and its economic impact in the areas surrounding national parks. Last year, 1.3 million visitors spent about $66.8 million in the communities near the park and supported 908 area jobs.
ONSR reports community economic benefit of $77M in 2023
The National Park service (NPS) has released figures showing the economic impact of tourism in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways area during 2023. more
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Blue Jean Ball returns, will be held in new venue
After a hiatus of several years, the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation has announced the return of the annual Blue Jean Ball in a new venue. The 10th annual event was celebrated in 2018 and raised over $79,000 for the foundation’s various community-oriented health care projects. more
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The Howell County Democratic Party headquarters is now open at 41 Court Square in West Plains. A grand opening was held Friday evening, featuring visits from Missouri Democratic Party Chair Russ Carnahan and Vice Chair Yvonne Reeves-Chong, lieutenant governor candidate Richard Brown and 154th District state representative candidate JoJo Stewart. Additional Democratic candidates who talked about their qualifications and goals were Jeffrey Collins, running for Howell County coroner, and Bill Echols, running for Howell County Northern District Commissioner. Supporters of Democratic candidates may go to the headquarters for yard signs and candidate merchandise, and voters can get information on national and state candidates, voter's rights and the Missouri Amendment 3 ballot initiative regarding reproductive rights. The headquarters are open from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 5, when the general election is held. Call Howell County Democratic Co-Chair Mark Jolliff at 417-293-3317 or email him at 911mrj@gmail.com for more information. From left: Echols, Howell County Democratic Co-Chair Terry Moore, Reeves-Chong, Carnahan, Brown, Stewart, Collins, former 152nd District State Rep. J.C. Kuessner and Jolliff.
Howell Co. Democrats open HQ on Court Square
McAlister's Deli will open its doors with a grand opening at 10 a.m. Sept. 16 it 703 N. Kentucky Ave. in West Plains. A complimentary meal will be offered to "community heroes" including first responders, veterans and active military personnel, teachers and truck drivers from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the store. Regular business hours will be 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
McAlister’s Deli to hold West Plains grand opening Sept. 16
McAlister's Deli, a fast-casual chain restaurant, will open the doors of Missouri’s 34th location at 10 a.m. Sept. 16 at 703 N. Kentucky Ave., next to 10Box Cost Plus grocery store in West Plains. more
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