Presiding Judge Steven Privette of the 37th Circuit Court has announced he is running for reelection and has filed to be placed on the ballot for the Aug. 6 primary election. more

Charges have been filed against Brandon L. Stokes, 23, West Plains, revealing details of a pursuit that resulted in a knee injury and facial lacerations to West Plains Police Officer Ivie Powell. Powell sought medical treatment and was placed on light duty while he recovers from the injuries, court documents show. more

An alleged incident of domestic assault in Pomona has resulted in felony charges for a man that reportedly assaulted his wife, and his son, who allegedly fired a shotgun near his father shortly after the altercation. more

Kansas City Star. March 6, 2024. Editorial: What we need to know before saying yes to Royals, Chiefs stadiums We know firsthand that the Crossroads site where The Star used to be located, … more

A century-old university near St. Louis will shut down next year. The president of Fontbonne University, in Clayton, Missouri, said Monday that the school will close due to declining enrollment and … more

Today in History Today is Monday, March 18, the 78th day of 2024. There are 288 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On March 18, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt … more

This Sunday marks the beginning of daylight saving time, observed on the second Sunday of March each year. more

A Baxter County, Ark., woman has been charged in connection with a house fire that happened just over a year ago near Gamaliel, Ark., after allegedly telling someone she paid someone else $500 to set fire to the house, which was occupied by three adults and a child. more

Ozarks Healthcare officials are marking a significant milestone in the month of March as the health system commemorates its 65th anniversary since opening its doors as West Plains Memorial Hospital in 1959. “Originally a modest institution, the hospital has grown into a cornerstone of the community, serving as an economic staple and a beacon of healthcare excellence in the region,” say officials of the occasion. more

The Willow Springs School Board will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. Monday in the board conference room. more

Mtn. View Alumni planning meeting scheduled more

Safety and softball were two of the main topics of the most recent West Plains R-7 School Board meeting, held Feb. 27. more

On July 1, Dr. Richard “Biff” Williams will become the 12th president of Missouri State University. more

You may have seen some of them in your grandparents’ or great-grandparents’ storage boxes — aged photographs or postcards showing people and places from long ago that reveal a bit about life from a bygone era. more

All patrons of Public Water Supply District No. 2 from the Junction Hill will have to boil their water until further notice as a precautionary measure beginning Monday, announced Operator Tyler Stephens. more

About 2 miles of W Highway near Peace Valley will be closed March 25 through 29 as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform maintenance on a bridge over the Eleven Point River. more

Take note and start spreading the news: Ell Bennington, a junior at West Plains High School and a trombone player with the Zizzer Pride Band, has joined the ranks of accomplished musicians who have performed at Carnegie Hall. more

More than 60 local grocers partnered with Ozarks Food Harvest for the 25th annual Check Out Hunger campaign, raising nearly $48,000 from customer donations to provide more than 142,000 meals across the Ozarks.  more

An employee of a rural Missouri boarding school is accused of bloodying a boy’s face while boxing. The man is the third person associated with the same school to be charged this month. … more