The trial date for a West Plains man charged with sexual assault is set to begin March 20 before Presiding 37th Judicial Circuit Judge Steven Privette, according to court documents. more

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Fulton County, Ark., Sheriff Jacob Smith has announced his agency is conducting a death investigation after deputies responded to a 911 call on Jan. 8 on Seminole Drive in Hardy, Ark. more

David N. Plyushchev, 22, West Plains, has been charged by grand jury indictment with felony second-degree statutory rape after a traffic stop led to the investigation of Plyushchev as the probable father of teen's baby. more

Baxter Health in Mtn. Home, Ark., announced it is offering a 15% discount on all hospital accounts if outstanding balances are paid in full before April 30. This offer applies to all patients and employees of the hospital and will be applied automatically upon payment, said officials. more

Serious injuries were reported for an Ozark County woman who was in a traffic crash at 3:50 p.m. Saturday on W Highway 3 miles east of Pontiac in Ozark County, reported the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to improve four bridges in Texas County, officials announce: Three bridges on Highway 137 will be replaced, and the Highway 17 bridge over Roubidoux Creek will be rehabilitated.   more

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A Seymour resident who is charged with 52 misdemeanor counts of animal neglect or abandonment, and has been charged with felonies related to an earlier arrest, has filed correspondence in court suggesting her constitutional civil rights were infringed upon when she was taken into custody on Oct. 14, 2023, for failure to appear in Ava municipal court for a traffic ticket. more

Gary Scott Morris, 61, Willow Springs, and Amanda Sue Hood, 39, Willow Springs, married Dec. 21, 2023, in Willow Springs. Officiated by Hailey Mcormick. more

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Madelynne N. Prewett, 28, Winona, suffered moderate injuries in a crash at 9:42 p.m. Tuesday on County Road 450, 2 miles west of Winona in Shannon County, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. more

The investigation of a non-fatal shooting on Jan. 3 in Ozark Acres, Ark., has resulted in weapon and drug-related charges being filed against the alleged shooter in Sharp County, Ark. more

An alleged assault with a knife during an apparent attempt to steal a pair of tennis shoes has led to four felony charges filed against a West Plains man with a lengthy criminal history. more

We have just begun this year’s Missouri legislative session. Budget hearings began last year and will continue throughout this session.   more

Police announce a narcotics search warrant served Friday on a home on Harlin Drive has resulted in the seizure of suspected methamphetamine, paraphernalia believed to be related to the distribution of illegal drugs, and an illegal firearm. more

It is wonderful to be back in Jefferson City to complete my final year in the Missouri Senate. As I mentioned in my last column, I will not be running for reelection. I made a promise to the people of the 33rd Senatorial District to complete a four-year term and I plan to come to work every day this session with the same passion and energy that I carried with me into the Senate for my first day in 2021. more

A no-bond warrant has been issued for Patrick Lee Paul, 26, on felony charges in Shannon County, including a count of of second-degree murder. The public records show he was scheduled to appear in court Tuesday morning before Associate 37th Circuit Judge Sandra Brewer in Shannon County. more