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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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11th annual BrewFest on Saturday to bring back old favorites, welcome new
BrewFest 2024 will showcase flavors provided by 19 purveyors of foods and beverages, including favorites old and new, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the arena and exhibit hall at the West Plains Civic Center. Doors will open promptly at 5:30. more
City of Mtn. View opts to wait until April election to fill vacant ward seat
MOUNTAIN VIEW — Mtn. View City Council members declined to approve an appointment to fill an empty seat last week, opting instead to leave it to voters in April, in part because some expressed a belief that it was pointless to have someone sit on the council for only two meetings before being replaced. more
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WP City Council will meet Tuesday
West Plains City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 1910 Holiday Lane. more
WS School Board renews administrative contracts
The Willow Springs School Board recently met in regular session, setting dates for summer school and renewing administrative contracts. more
Donna Anthony
Judge Anthony to resign from bench
Associate 37th Circuit Court Judge Donna Anthony has tendered her resignation, effective Feb. 29. more
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A search carried out Wednesday evening at a home on the 300 block of West Maple Street in West Plains reportedly turned up $738 in cash, multiple pipes with burnt residue, five glass smoking devices with a burnt crystalline residue, and eight used syringes. Materials indicative of an intent to sell and distribute drugs were also found, police reported. 
Police search Maple Street house for drugs, trafficking charge filed
A West Plains man is held on a $250,000 bond after West Plains Police executed a drug raid at a home on West Maple Street. more
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West Plains woman charged with murder after fentanyl overdose
A West Plains woman with a lengthy criminal history involving drugs and felony theft was on probation when she allegedly sold drugs laced with fentanyl to a person, leading to an overdose death in September 2020, court records show. more
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West Plains' city flag, adopted in 2019, earned sixth place out of 312 flags nationwide in a survey conducted by an organization dedicated to the study of flags.
W.P. Citywide Cleanup Week starts March 25
Typically held in mid to late April, this year’s West Plains Spring Citywide Cleanup has been scheduled for the week of March 25, city officials announce. more
West Plains Family Dollar employees and a small army of "Cupid's helpers" met Valentine's Day morning to help deliver balloons and chocolates to local nursing home residents. The treats were purchased with donations made by Family Dollar customers, and the idea was the brainchild of Store Manager Mary Robnette. A total of 270 balloons and 33 boxes of chocolates were delivered to Brooke Haven Healthcare, NHC HealthCare, West Vue and Cedarhurst by volunteers from the First United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, First Baptist Church, and the nondenominational Spring Creek Church. From left: Family Dollar Assistant Manager Kent Deweese, Vicki Shaw, Robnett, Michelle Stirewalt, Judy Tuma, Kristin Gullic, Kathy Schloss, Mary Jones, Carrie Brassfield, Chris Scharff, Loretta Bradshaw, Brandon Harris, Melissa Heath, Charlie Brownley and Ellen Bivens.
Volunteers team up with Family Dollar to be 'Cupid's helpers' on Valentine's Day
Fate, and perhaps some divine intervention, combined on Wednesday with goodwill and volunteerism in the nick of time to facilitate the delivery of balloons and chocolates to nursing home residents for Valentine's Day. more
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Richards School Board to meet Thursday
The Richards School Board is set to hold its monthly session at 6 p.m. Thursday in the school boardroom. more
Quill reader avoids being scammed, shares her experience as cautionary tale
A concerned Missouri Medicare client has made the Quill aware of a recent call she received, involving an attempt to get her insurance number, and wants to remind all to not give a Medicare number to anyone claiming to need it without first confirming they are speaking with a legitimate representative. more
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Kathleen Morrisey
Morrissey presented with Mo. Arts Council Leadership Award
The Missouri Arts Council (MAC) recently honored the recipients of the 2024 Missouri Arts Awards, the state’s highest honor in the arts, at the Missouri State Capitol, in a ceremony that was open to the public. Among those recognized is Kathleen Morrisey, president of the West Plains Council on the Arts. more
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