The statewide recognition of Missouri’s Most Engaged Neighbor as part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week, recognized from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, is being expanded this year with nominations accepted all year online at missourigoodneighborweek.com.
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8/28/24
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State Technical College of Missouri officials in Linn congratulate Evan Gifford of Licking for making the school’s summer 2024 dean’s list.
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8/27/24
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The Willow Springs Arts Council will host a watercolor workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 8 in the Ferguson Building, 127 N. Harris St. in Willow Springs. The class, Painting Songbirds, will be taught by West Plains artist Ginny Thomason.
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8/27/24
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Ozarka College, based in Melbourne, Ark., has selected Kelly Cowan as recipient of its 2024 Outstanding Staff of the Year award.
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8/26/24
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At a meeting of the Fulton County, Ark., Fair Board of Directors held Aug. 19, Cory Tyler was elected as president to replace Michael Barnett, who resigned in July.
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8/26/24
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The Downtown Fall Block Party will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 14, and the entire community is gearing up for what promises to be one of the most exciting events of the season. As the air gets crisper and the leaves start to change, the 3rd annual Downtown Fall Block Party on Court Square is set to bring the whole town together for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities.
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8/23/24
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8/23/24
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Alumni and friends of Missouri State University-West Plains are invited to join university officials for a welcome reception introducing the university’s 12th president, Dr. Richard “Biff” Williams, from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 19.
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8/23/24
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An update on activities at Missouri State University-West Plains will be the topic of the Friends of the Garnett Library meeting on Sept. 13.
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8/23/24
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Emma Ray Porter and Ethan Porter are parents of a son, Winston Ray Porter, born at 6:04 p.m. July 16, 2024, in Rogers, Ark. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 22 inches long.
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8/22/24
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Through Sept. 2, including the Labor Day holiday weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 7, is working alongside local law enforcement for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign, which began Aug. 16.
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8/21/24
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Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains have announced their vice chancellor and chancellor’s list honorees for the 2024 summer session.
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8/21/24
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The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce is buzzing with excitement as it prepares for the 50th annual Bear City Fall Festival, set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 5. This year’s event marks a significant milestone, celebrating half a century of tradition that has brought the community together every fall.
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8/20/24
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Hey, West Plains! It’s that time of year again when the air starts to get a little crisper, the leaves begin to change, and the whole town comes together for one of the most anticipated events of the season—the 3rd annual Downtown Fall Block Party on Court Square! If you haven’t marked your calendar yet, you’re going to want to circle the date because this year’s block party is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever before.
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8/20/24
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All are invited to join the Democratic Party of Fulton County, Ark., for a homemade Beans and Cornbread Supper at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Salem, Ark.
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8/20/24
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The John J. Pershing Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Clinic is inviting veterans, their families and caregivers to an informational town hall meeting at 5 p.m. Sept. 17 at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St.
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8/19/24
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The West Plains Council on the Arts will host an exhibition, “Ozarks Buildings: Cultural Heritage and Containers of Spirit” by local artist Barbara Williams, from Sept. 14 through Oct. 19 in the gallery on the mezzanine at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. The public may view the exhibit between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. on weekends.
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8/16/24
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West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host workshop conducted by local artist Tara Shahan to show crafters how to create a Tree of Life crushed glass and resin art piece.
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8/15/24
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