Those getting ready to do their Christmas shopping are invited to pick up some extra children’s gifts to take to The Bridge Church, in the building formerly known as The Barn Event Center, 10105 South U.S. 63, West Plains, for the 12th annual Toys for Tots Christmas Concert to be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings. more

During a busy monthly meeting for Willow Springs City Council members, an update on the McClellan Building was given, a draft balanced budget was presented by City Administrator Beverly Hicks, upcoming city elections were discussed, and a funding agreement was made between the city and the Willow Springs Community Foundation regarding financial support of the McClellan Building renovation. more

On Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28, people from around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give back. The Ozarks Small Business Incubator encourages the community to take part in this international day of generosity by donating to their favorite charity, nonprofit organization, or cause. more

The Missouri Lottery announced this month it has awarded funds to schools statewide, raised from the sales of Scratchers and draw games lottery tickets in the 2023 fiscal year. more

Because of increased needs and the nonprofit’s goal to continue toward the future in a sustainable manner, the Diaper Resource Center-West Plains (DRC) is looking to the community continue its eight-year tradition of support in helping the organization meet families’ diaper-related needs. more

The Ozarks Healthcare Foundation and Ozarks Healthcare are inviting community members to attend their annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, which will be held at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11, inside Ozarks Healthcare’s main entrance at 1100 Kentucky Ave. in West Plains.  more

The West Plains Public Library is the recent recipient of grants that will increase access to books from other libraries and another Missouri State Library technology minigrant that will allow the purchase of 25 Chromebooks to be used by patrons in place of the former computer lab. more

Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Adam R. Johnson and Cpl. Johnathan R. Roberts have been named Missouri State Team Members of the Month for their life-saving water rescue of two campers, announce officials with the State Department of Public Safety. Johnson and Roberts serve in Highway Patrol Troop G, headquartered in Willow Springs. more

Alex McHenry, 18, and Mike Owen, 19, arrived at Martha Vance Samaritan Outreach Center on Aug. 7; their son Finnegan Owen arrived Nov. 3, joining his young parents at the only home he's known so far. more

A Mtn. View man already suspected of driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a crash that resulted in an injury in July is now facing additional felony charges after an additional alleged incident Sunday. more

An Ava man awaiting trial on felony charges in three Christian County cases is now charged with five felonies in Douglas County after allegedly beating two men to unconsciousness, one of whom reportedly became comatose. more

Cattle farmer and small business owner Keith Elliott of Doniphan has declared his candidacy for the Missouri House of Representatives in the 153rd District, encompassing parts of Oregon, Shannon and Howell counties, as well as Ripley, Carter and Wayne counties. more

Two women from West Plains who have climbed the ladders to success in their respective fields are recognized among the 2023 Top 50 Missourians You Should Know by Ingram’s Magazine, a long-standing business publication serving Kansas and Missouri. more

For the fourth year in a row, The Chaos Closet is sponsoring a storage unit for the 37th Circuit Children’s Division.  more

The West Plains R-7 School Board met Tuesday for its regular monthly meeting, a week earlier than usual in order to avoid having a meeting during the district's Thanksgiving break. more

A Christian County woman suffered fatal injuries in a head-on crash at 10:54 a.m. Nov. 13 at the intersection of Highway 14 and O Highway in Douglas County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

A West Plains man has been charged with the felonies of first-degree robbery, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon by exhibiting it, the charges filed after an alleged incident Thursday afternoon at the gas station and convenience store at the Snappy Mart at 502 Porter Wagoner Blvd. more

The West Plains Daily Quill office will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Consequently, there will be no newspaper published on these days. The publication schedule will resume with the West Plains Gazette on Saturday. more