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Ozark Co. man arrested on domestic violence charges
An Ozark County man has been charged with four felonies and two misdemeanors in connection with an alleged July 26 incident in which he reportedly assaulted his girlfriend, fracturing her nose, and damaged her property. more
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Prescribed fire workshop participants listen while Missouri Department of Conservation Private Land Conservationist Mark McLain, far right, explains how to use drip torches and leaf blowers during controlled fires.
Prescribed burn association holds first training session
The recently-formed South Central Missouri Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) held its first training session Oct. 20 at a member’s farm east of Gainesville in Ozark County.  more
Troop G: Crashes claimed lives of 3 people Saturday
Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, based in Willow Springs, reported three fatal traffic crashes that occurred between Friday morning and Saturday afternoon. more
11 school districts to receive grant funds for karst field trips 
Eleven school districts will be awarded grant funds for student field trips to karst locations in the Ozarks. School districts receiving grant funds are Ava, Mtn. Grove, Manes, Plato, Licking, Houston, Mtn. View-Birch Tree, Willow Springs, Howell Valley, Glenwood and Gainesville. more
Nearly $800K awarded to area schools in state safety funding
Gov. Mike Parson recently announced 10 area schools are among 566 Missouri school districts, charter schools and nonpublic schools to receive grant funds from the second round of funding for the School Safety Grant Program. more
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Man allegedly threatens family with hunting rifle
An Ozark County resident is charged in Howell County with second-degree burglary, possession of a firearm by a dangerous felon, unlawful use of a weapon by exhibiting and armed criminal action, all felonies, after allegedly threatening to kill a group of people at a home on County Road 6350 and firing a rifle. more
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BARTLETT
Man who evaded arrest is known to be armed and dangerous, say police
The West Plains Police Department is asking for help in locating a suspect that allegedly stole a vehicle and was the subject of a pursuit that began at Snappy Mart 11, at the intersection of north U.S. 63 and Highway 14, the north West Plains city limits. more
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.
'''Hootin', Hollarin' an' high-steppin'
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
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