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The University of Missouri Extension Century Farm belonging to Andy and Debbie Cooper of Ozark County was recognized by Extension representatives Callie Clayton and Alicia Winrod Saturday at Hootin' and Hollarin'. From left: Clayton, Winrod, the Coopers, and extended family Donna and John Epley and Amy and Jason Cooper.
Gainesville's 62nd Hootin an Hollarin is a hit
The Springfield Central High School Kiltie Drum and Bugle Corps is a regular entry in the Gainesville Hootin an Hollarin parade, and consistent crowd pleasers, too. The Corps is entirely made of female members who are flag bearers and drum, bugle and bagpipe players. The members also perform a coordinated routine that includes high steps and kicks, all in full regalia, and perform at seasonal and Scots and Celtic heritage festivals and parades throughout the region. Hootin an Hollarin took place from Thursday through Saturday in downtown Gainesville, the 62nd consecutive year for the event which focuses on Ozarks heritage and music with demonstrations, contests and traditional music performances. See Wednesday's edition for more photos from the festival.
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Hootin an Hollarin Fest starts Thursday
The 62nd annual Hootin an Hollarin Festival will be held Thursday through Saturday on the square in Gainesville.  more
Ozarks Healthcare Cancer Treatment Center staff are pictured with the brand-new, four-wheel-drive Segway Powersport side-by-side that will be given away by drawing by the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation at the 62nd Annual Hootin’ an’ Hollarin’ Festival in Gainesville. All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to Ozarks Healthcare's Cancer Treatment Center Patient Emergency Fund.
OZH Foundation to give away new side-by-side at festival
Officials with the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation announce a giveaway drawing to benefit Ozarks Healthcare’s Cancer Treatment Center Patient Emergency Fund. more
John Harlin
Remembering John: A Hootin an Hollarin icon
This year’s Hootin an Hollarin festival will be the first without the familiar broad smile and steady laugh of John Harlin, a man who served Hootin an Hollarin every year since the very first festival in 1961 until his death on March 15 of this year. more
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Howell County Office Building, 35 Court Square, West Plains
Howell Co. among those taking issue with recently-signed senior tax credit law
Howell and Ozark are among several counties waiting to find out more about Missouri Senate Bill 190 (SB190), which freezes property tax rates for some senior citizens and was signed into law July 6 by Gov. Mike Parson. more
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FOWLER
Former Bakersfield teacher accused of sexual relations with student
A Caulfield woman and former teacher has been charged with three counts of second-degree statutory rape and one count of second-degree statutory sodomy, all felonies, after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a former student over the summer. more
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A month after the Jan. 2020 death of his sister, Doug Martin addressed the West Plains City Council. He asked them what could be done about the U.S. 63 intersection with CC Highway and Gibson Avenue, and with the bypass in general, to make it safer for traffic. Martin’s sister, Anna Hambelton, suffered fatal injuries when a semitruck ran a red light on U.S. 63 bypass at Gibson Avenue in West Plains, striking the car in which she rode.
Semitruck driver in 2020 crash that killed Dora resident sentenced to 10 years in prison
A Summersville semitruck driver who was involved in a fatal 2020 crash in West Plains has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of first-degree involuntary manslaughter. The crash had resulted in the death of a woman from Dora, Anna Hambelton. more
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Weekend crashes claim lives of two area men
Two area men succmbed to injuries suffered in weekend crashes, reported the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
Two area men accused of sending explicit photos to teens
Two area men have been charged after alleged internet communications with youths, including sending sexually graphic photos. more
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DEATHERAGE
Deatherage now faces 14 felonies after second shooting allegation in 2 months
An Ozark County man already facing eight felony charges from a July incident in which he allegedly shot at a man from a vehicle has been charged with six more felonies after allegedly shooting a rifle-caliber pistol as several people fled. One of those fleeing was struck in the head by a bullet and injured, law enforcement reported. more
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Alan Stocki of Current Inc., a West Plains business that was established to and continues to install heating and cooling systems, spoke at a Heritage Business Park meeting Tuesday evening. Stocki gave a brief history of the company and its more recent role in providing high speed internet to area customers, including expansions in Oregon County that aim to bring access to an additional 1,800 customers.
WP HVAC company changes game to bring high speed internet to rural residents
A meeting held Tuesday evening at Great Rivers Distributing, Pomona, featured speakers who talked about the history of the Heritage Business Park, where Great Rivers and several other businesses are located, and the future of high speed internet in the area. more
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Three fall electronic waste collection events set
Residents of Howell and surrounding Missouri counties, including Wright County, are encouraged to bring old and worn-out electronics to one of three upcoming fall electronic waste (E-waste) collection events hosted by the South Central Solid Waste District. more
South Central Ozarks Council of Governments (SCOCOG) held an executive board meeting Tuesday and announced it has recently received two grant awards from the Delta Regional Authority. One is for upgrades to internet service and computer equipment and extended staff hours, and the second will allow the organization to hire a consultant to complete a feasibility study for the development of industrial incubator projects. From left: SCOCOG Executive Director Trent Courtney, Texas County Presiding Commissioner Scott Long, Douglas County Presiding Commissioner Rodney Clouse, Ozark County Presiding Commissioner Terry Newton, Shannon County Presiding Commissioner Beth Long, Howell County Presiding Commissioner Ralph Riggs, SCOCOG Community Development Specialist Sarah Callahan, Wright County Presiding Commissioner Zach Williams and Oregon County Presiding Commissioner David Stubblefield.
DRA awards SCOCOG 2 grants totaling over a quarter of a million dollars
POMONA — The South Central Ozarks Council of Governments (SCOCOG), headquartered in Pomona and serving seven counties has announced it has received two awards totaling more than $225,000 from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA). more
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Ozark County battered on Wed. by storm winds
A thunderstorm with wind gusts measuring up to 68 mph Wednesday night downed trees and power lines across roads in Ozark County. While most of the damage seemed to occur in the western part of the county., the Ozark County Sheriff’s Office reported a driver in Bakersfield was unhurt when a tree fell on a moving car. more
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Patrol: Motorcyclist without helmet dies in crash
Alton L. Curtwright, 53, Caulfield, died Wednesday afternoon when he was thrown from his motorcycle, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
The Bakersfield Volunteer Fire Department responded Saturday evening to clear storm-felled trees from several roads, including O Highway, Highway 101 and Smokey Road. A tree was also reported down on U.S. 160 at Cloud 9 Ranch near Caulfield. Bakersfield firefighters extended a “huge thank you” late Saturday night via social media to local volunteers including those with Tecumseh, Caulfield and Moody fire departments, and staff with the Ozark County Road and Bridge Department for helping to clear the roads. Gratitude was also expressed to Howell-Oregon Electric crews for their efforts to restore power.
After Saturday's severe storm, area sees brief relief from heat
After a severe storm blew through south central Missouri Saturday evening, West Plains and surrounding communities are getting a small break from the heat. more
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NWS: Heat advisory issued through Friday for southern Mo. could be extended
A heat advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service office in Springfield for central and southern Missouri, in effect through 9 p.m. July 28 due to expected heat index values of up to 109 degrees and limited overnight relief. more
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Statewide Transportation Improvement Program approved, includes more than 40 local projects
During this month’s quarterly meeting, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved the FY 2024-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which lists transportation projects planned by state and regional planning agencies between July 1 of this year and June 30, 2028. more
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Dora man wanted on domestic assault charges in two Howell Co. cases
An Ozark County man is facing domestic assault charges related to two separate alleged incidents near and in West Plains this month. more
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