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27% of Shannon County voters cast ballots in primary election

Shannon County’s 5,514 registered voters cast 1,494 ballots in the primary election for local and statewide offices. In the primary election held Aug. 2, Shannon County voters had … more

BY LORI AMOS | 8/10/22

Patrol Water Division reports first drowning of 2022

A 48-year-old man drowned while floating overnight on the Current River, marking this year’s first drowning fatality in Troop G, reports the Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Division. … more

8/9/22

University of Missouri Extension Field Specialist in Agronomy Dr. Sarah Kenyon was one of the presenters Tuesday at a drought workshop provided by the local extension office to area livestock and forage producers. Kenyon described the impacts of drought on forage and grazing guidelines during drought to maximize forage supplies, and options during long-term drought. The workshop was attended by about 100 producers.

Ag experts offer resources, advice for farmers struggling with drought

A Tuesday evening drought workshop at the West Plains Civic Center, conducted by the University of Missouri Extension Office for area farmers seeking advice for coping with the current extreme … more

BY KIM LANGSTON | 7/29/22

Big Spring in Carter County is a part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR), which encompasses about 80,785 acres and 134 miles of the Jacks Fork and Current rivers in Shannon, Carter, Texas and Dent counties. It is managed by the National Park Service (NPS), which has decided on an Ozarks Roads and Trails Management Plan with the goal of preserving historic and natural resources while enhancing visitor safety and experience. The plan, in the works since 2015, includes closing undesignated and redundant trails, building and maintaining new trails and and adding a horseback riding staging area. Public input and the analysis of impacts on visitor experience as well as plant and animal life within the park were considered.

New plan for ONSR adds 50 miles of trails, creates permit system for horses, ATVs

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced its Roads and Trails Management Plan for trails and recreation areas in the Ozark Scenic National Riverways. Its goal as stated by NPS, is to … more

BY KIM LANGSTON | 7/28/22

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