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Southern Bank of West Plains has donated $1,000 to help with cystic fibrosis research through Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains, and the group’s upcoming annual concert fundraiser event will give music fans a chance to contribute while enjoying an evening of entertainment provided by nationally-acclaimed country recording artist Sara Evans. It will begin at 7 p.m. March 16 at the West Plains Civic Center with live and silent auctions and a performance by local volunteer singing group Jessica's Friends. Tickets for adults are $30 in advance or $40 at the door, and $5 for children age 12 and younger, whether purchased in advance or at the door. They may be purchased with a credit card by phone by calling the civic center at 417-256-8123, at Ticketmaster.com/Sara Evans or by scanning a QR code on promotional posters that will take users to the Ticketmaster website. From left: Jessica's Friends member Katlyn Johnson; Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains volunteer Lois Frazier; Southern Bank employees Jeromy Beasley, Skyler Tompkins, Lindsey Peterman, Andrea Atchison and Weston Gant; Cystic Fibrosis volunteer Kaigan Barker; Southern Bank employee Amanda Wallace; Cystic Fibrosis volunteer Jessica Joice-Frazier; Southern Bank employee Tyler Martin holding sons Mason and Blake; and Jessica's Friends members Nevaeh Johnson and Bella Johnson.
Southern Bank donates $1,000 toward Cystic Fibrosis Concert
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Police: Officer hurt while apprehending man on outstanding warrants
A West Plains man wanted on active county warrants for charges of second-degree domestic assault, first-degree kidnapping and first-degree child endangerment reportedly injured an officer during his arrest and now faces additional charges. more
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West Plains Council on the Arts President Kathleen Morrissey gave a presentation and was praised by West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff and city council members for her work promoting Ozarks arts and culture for several decades, including work on the longtime and local Old Time Music Ozarks Heritage Festival. She is holding her award, a blown glass sculpture created by a Missouri artist.
WP Council approves new housing construction, awards Garner Villas bid to local company
At its regular monthly meeting held Feb. 20, the West Plains City Council recognized Kathleen Morrissey for her award from the Missouri Arts Council for her work as an individual for her leadership in promoting the arts, the culmination of several decades of service in the area and statewide. more
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Charge filed in 20-year-old Fulton Co. murder case
Fulton County Sheriff Jake Smith has announced an arrest and a first-degree murder charge filed in connection with a homicide that happened almost 20 years ago in Salem, Ark. The case is reportedly the result of work by Fulton County Detective Dale Weaver that began about a year ago. more
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The Budweiser Clydesdales will be a part of the Neon Parade on April 6, a part of the Eclipse West Plains Party in the Path festivities.
Call for entries issued for April 6 Neon Parade
West Plains area businesses, schools, churches, clubs and other organizations are invited to take part in the Neon Parade, set for 7:30 p.m. April 6. Sponsored by Midway Towing, it is one of the “Party in the Path” events to celebrate the upcoming total solar eclipse in West Plains on April 8. more
Captain D's Cystic Fibrosis Day is Saturday
Cystic fibrosis fundraising supporters Zach and Jessica Stokes, owners of Captain D's in West Plains, have announced their fifth annual Cystic Fibrosis Day, to be held Saturday at the restaurant, 1402 Preacher Roe Blvd. more
Tuesday was the first day of filing for candidates to be placed on the ballot for the Aug. 6 primary election, and several lined up at the Howell County Clerk Kelly Waggoner's to get the job done early. From left: Waggoner is signing up Northern Commissioner Calvin Wood and Public Administrator John Pruett, both running for reelection, and Dr. Gary DeShazo, West Plains, who is running for the office of Howell County Coroner held by Tim Cherry. Filing for the August election runs through March 26, with a final certification date of May 28. For unregistered voters, the last day to register to vote in that election is July 10. The Howell County Clerk's Office is at 35 Court Square in West Plains. To register to vote in person, bring a current government-issued photo ID. A receipt from a political party showing proof of a paid filing fee is also required in order to file as a candidate, along with a government-issued photo ID. Provisional ballots may be cast if the voter is registered, but doesn't possess any of the official forms of identification, however, the ballot will only be counted if the voter returns to their polling place on election day with a valid photo ID or the signature on the provisional ballot envelope is determined by the local election authority to match the signature on the voter registration record. Municipal and school board elections will be held April 2; the last day to register to vote for that election is March 6.
Filing begins for August primary elections
The new Moody Community Building, in the same site as the former building, off of E Highway in Moody, is now fully wheelchair-accessible, including the restrooms. An open house is set to begin at 6 p.m. Saturday for the public to tour the facility, with refreshments to be served.
Moody Community Building to be featured in Saturday open house
Members of the Moody Community Building board of directors invite all to an open house to be held beginning 6 p.m. Saturday at the community building, off of E Highway in Moody. Sandwiches and other refreshments will be served and a tour of the new facility will be given. There is no charge, but donations for upkeep of the building will be accepted. more
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Voting for Best of West Plains ends Friday
Voters have until the end of the week to weigh in on their local favorites by choosing the Best of West Plains. more
Former WPHS coach sentenced on child-endangerment charge
Christopher R. Taylor, 43, Pottersville, has pleaded guilty to child endangerment without sexual conduct, and handed a seven-year sentence with five years of supervised probation. more
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Bikers Against Predators sting Mtn. View FD volunteer, say police
A non-first-responder volunteer with the Mtn. View Fire Department has been charged with felony attempted enticement of a child after allegedly arranging to meet who he believed was an 11-year-old girl at the Mtn. View Fire Department for sex. more
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West Plains R-7 board meets on Tuesday
The West Plains R-7 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the West Plains High School library, following a brief closed session set to begin at 5 to discuss legal, real estate, personnel and student matters. more
TJ Swift House A.S.C.E.N.D. program fees waived for 2 years
Area students eligible for the TJ Swift House A.S.C.E.N.D. Program at Missouri State University-West Plains will not have to pay the program fee for the next two academic years. more
Mtn. View’s Buck Nelson Festival plans finalized
The planning committee for the Buck Nelson Festival, to be held the weekend of April 5 through 8 in Mtn. View, coinciding with the area's total solar eclipse, has finalized events and provided a schedule of things to do and see for all ages and interests. more
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The McClellan Building on Main Street in Willow Springs is no longer considered dangerous, with the removal of its declaration as such made official by city council members during their Feb. 15. The good news comes after about a year of renovation setbacks and efforts by the city and the Willow Springs Community Foundation to preserve the building, including monthly updates on progress by foundation Director Dean Aye. The large brick building is owned by the foundation, and in talks between foundation members and city officials, it was agreed the structure has value, both historically and as a possible retail or office space once renovation is complete.
McClellan Building in Willow no longer considered dangerous
The city of Willow Springs has removed its dangerous-building designation from the McClellan Building at the corner of 104 E. Main St., first put into place in December 2022 on the recommendation of John Oke-Thomas of Oke-Thomas Associates, an architectural and construction firm headquartered in Springfield. more
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After almost 35 years, charges have been filed in a Douglas County cold case related to the June 1989 murder of Kelle Ann Workman, 24, of the Seymour area. On Wednesday law enforcement and Douglas County Prosecutor Matthew Weatherman held a press conference to announce the arrests of Bobby L. Banks, 65, of Seymour; Leonard D. Banks, 64, of Gainesville; and Wiley Belt, 64, of Ava, each charged with first-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping, and forcible rape. From left are Christian County Sheriff Brad Cole and Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase.
Three arrested after witness comes forward in decades-old murder case
SEYMOUR —Almost 35 years ago, Kelle Ann Workman, 24, of rural Douglas County, went missing from the Pleasant Ridge Church and was found dead about a week later in Christian County, her body disposed of in a ravine about 16 miles away. more
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Maple Street home raided for third time this year, Wright again arrested on drug charges
For the third time in two months, and the second time this month, a West Plains man has been charged with felonies after a search warrant for drugs was served Thursday at a home on the 300 block of Maple Street. more
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Man with history of trespassing arrested on burglary charge after incident at Grizzly Lofts
A West Plains man awaiting the resolution of three active cases related to alleged trespassing and possession of a controlled substance has now been charged with additional felonies related to alleged incidents at the Grizzly Lofts this month. more
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Man from Hardy dies in traffic crash
A 49-year-old man from Hardy, Ark., perished as a result of injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash at noon Tuesday in rural Clay County in northeastern Arkansas, according to the Arkansas State Police. more
West Plains Bank and Trust Company continues a longstanding tradition of supporting research into cures and treatments for cystic fibrosis with a $1,000 donation ahead of the March 16 Cystic Fibrosis Music Concert featuring Missouri native country musician Sara Evans. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition affecting the respiratory and digestive systems, and there is no cure. Holding the check are Cystic Fibrosis volunteer Kaigan Barker, left, and West Plains Bank and Trust Human Resources Director Angie Temple.
West Plains Bank continues support for cystic fibrosis research with $1,000 donation
West Plains Bank and Trust Company has donated $1,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis West Plains Chapter to support research into cures and treatments for cystic fibrosis, a genetic condition present at birth that affects the respiratory and digestive systems. more
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