Bird-feeding is a popular hobby that can be enjoyed by all ages, but the first key to bird feeding enjoyment is to be able to attract birds to your backyard. more

Reloading ammunition can be an enjoyable hobby and it’s a way for hunters and sport shooters to customize ammunition and get good shells. more

The Texas County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees heard updates on construction projects and plans for new physicians arriving in 2024 at their monthly meeting, which was held on January 2nd due to the holidays. more

St. Louis Post-Dispatch. January 2, 2024. Editorial: Hold onto your rights — Missouri legislators are returning to session The Missouri General Assembly will gavel in its 2024 legislative … more

For the second time in a month, vandalism to machines at the Laundry Land laundromat ON Porter Wagoner Boulevard has resulted in felony property damage charges being filed, this time against two people who were apparently involved in the same incident. The suspects were reportedly recorded committing the alleged crimes on surveillance video during the incidents. more

On Jan. 27, two students at Missouri State University-West Plains will be crowned the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen. more

Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains has announced the arrival of the first baby born in 2024 at its Women’s Center, Waylon Cooper.  more

A no-bond warrant has been issued for Patrick Lee Paul, 26, on felony charges in Shannon County, including a count of of second-degree murder. The public records show he was scheduled to appear in court Tuesday morning before Associate 37th Circuit Judge Sandra Brewer in Shannon County. more

For the second time this month vandalism to machines at the Laundry Land laundromat off of Porter Wagoner Boulevard has resulted in felony property damage charges being filed, this time against two individuals that were apparently involved in the same incident. The suspects were reportedly recorded committing the alleged crimes on surveillance video during the incidents. more

An Ava resident described as a predatory sexual offender in court documents seeking charges, is facing 29 felonies including five counts each of first-degree child molestation, statutory sodomy, first-degree sexual abuse as an aggravated sexual offense, abuse of a child less than 14 years old including sexual abuse and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, creating a substantial risk, first offense with sexual conduct; plus three counts each of incest and one count of failure to register as a sex offender. more

Southern rock legends 38 Special and the acclaimed regional group The Ozark Mountain Daredevils are set to deliver electrifying performances at the West Plains Civic Center on Friday, April 5. This musical extravaganza, which kicks off at 7 p.m. after doors open at 6 p.m., will serve as the grand opening event for the four-day "Eclipse West Plains: Party in the Path" celebration. more

Missouri Republican U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer will not seek reelection, though his departure in what is considered a safe Republican district is unlikely to impact the balance of power after the … more

A generous donation of $65,000 to the Alton Multipurpose Senior Center made by the Alton Bank, its employees, and the Combs family is going to go far in expanding the facility, a need that has been identified for some time, according to senior center board member Richard Todd. more

Franklin Delano “Denny” Roth II has announced his candidacy for the Missouri 8th District U.S. Congressional seat currently held by Republican Rep. Jason Smith, of Salem. more

Gypsy Rose Blanchard says she has found a way to forgive her mother — and herself. But it has been a long journey from abuse and tabloid coverage of being forced to pretend for years that she was … more

A man from Lakeview, Ark., died in a crash at 3 a.m. Saturday on Highway 5, five miles south of Wasola in Ozark County, reported the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

Jason Smith, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 8th District, recently made a visit to the Ozarks Regional Stockyard in West Plains, available to lend an ear to cattle producers and hear concerns about an industry that brings a lot of dollars to the area. more

A man from Olathe, Kan., has been charged with receiving stolen property after allegedly being found in possession of a vehicle belonging to the apparent victim of a Shannon County homicide. more

A resident of Horseshoe Bend, Ark., pleaded not guilty to a charge of felony first-degree property damage after allegedly using a rock to break five windows Dec. 8 at Pizza Shack on Porter Wagoner Boulevard in northern West Plains. more

The Mtn. View Garden Club met Dec. 13 to celebrate those who helped the club through the year. Sixteen club members met at the Mtn. View Community Center to combine over 50 dozen cookies that they had baked. Thirty-two Cookie platters were assembled and delivered to the many city departments and individuals who contributed to another successful garden club year, said Robi Tanner, speaking on behalf of the club. After, members enjoyed a festive holiday lunch at Viandel Vineyard in Mtn. View. The Mtn. View Garden Club is a member of the National Garden Clubs, the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri and the Central Region Garden Clubs. Follow @mvgc.mountainviewmo on Facebook to see photos taken at the meetings and club events. Club members in attendance: Tammie Tettaton, Josephone Goodenow, Hilary Connolly, Debbi McNew, Janet Swope, Connie Clark, Judy Rhine, Sylvia McDanel, Connie Stone, Ruth Smith, Jeanne Roles, Joni Cay Appleton, Marty Toll and Chuck Clark. more