The Shannon County Museum's Fall History Program, held Oct. 13, was well-attended, report museum officials. Presenters Ben Timson and Ruth Maxwell shared the history of the rise and fall of the now-extinct village of Cedar Grove, which was on the upper Current River 8 miles above Akers. more

The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce will host a Trunk or Treat event from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Booster Field. more

Below are several upcoming events at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), many of which are open to the community. Feel free to clip this calendar and keep it for your reference to make sure you don’t miss any events that might interest you. Also listed are several important dates on the university’s calendar that area residents might want to keep in mind.  more

People with disabilities play an important role in a diverse and inclusive workforce. We would like to tell you about Amy and her path to financial independence through work. more

The history of the Richards House at Missouri State University-West Plains will be the topic of the Friends of the Garnett Library luncheon and meeting at noon Nov. 3 in rooms 104 and 105 of the Lybyer Technology Center on the MSU-WP campus. more

West Plains High School will host a Veterans Day assembly at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 10. more

Students on the chancellor’s and dean’s lists for summer 2023 at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours of study. All counties listed are in Arkansas. more

St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Plains will hold its annual Christmas Craft and Décor Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4. more

St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Plains will hold its annual Christmas Craft and Décor Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4. more

Officials with the West Plains Downtown Revitalization group say they are “thrilled” to bring back the "spooktacular" fun of Scare on the Square for a second consecutive year, transforming the heart of downtown into a Halloween haven for families and fun-seekers alike. more

The Willow Springs High School Family Career and Community Leaders organization will host its annual Veterans Day Assembly at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 10 in the Munford Gymnasium on the high school campus. more

The Ozarka College Friends of the Paul Weaver Library in Melbourne, Ark., recently partnered with Melbourne’s Manna House Thrift Store to host their annual book sale. more

Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center at Missouri State University-West Plains will host a presentation on the “Mythological Monsters of the Ozarks” beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. more

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but the Christmas season is just around the corner. more

NASA ambassador Dr. David J. Thomas will be in West Plains from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 to discuss safe viewing of the sun ahead of the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse. Thomas will bring a solar-filtered telescope to set up on the lawn of the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St., to allow people to see the sun safely in its usual state. more

Joel Wyatt, head Zizzer football coach, recently updated the West Plains Sunrise Rotary Club on the current football season. more

People’s Choice voting has begun for the West Plains Optimist Club Fall Display Contest on display in downtown West Plains. more

Willow Springs School District officials have shared the results of two recent competitions attended by the high school’s Bear Pride Band. The band placed first overall in the Class 1A division during during an Oct. 7 contest hosted by Mtn. Grove High School. Altogether, the band earned an Excellent rating, and won first place overall, best drum major, best color guard, best general effect, best visual effect, second place percussion and second place music for the class division. The band traveled again on Saturday to the Branson Marching Invitational, where accolades were won for best visual, best music, best color guard and best outstanding effect, earning the Bear Pride players a first place ranking overall in Class 1A. more