Assistant football coach Glen Cox will be leaving Willow Springs to take the head coaching position at Cabool. Cox stopped by the news office to remember fondly the work he did with former head coach Travis Payne in the Bear football program.
“Travis Payne brought me to Willow,” he said. “...
A Pomona man has received multiple felony charges following a tussle with security at the Howell County Courthouse earlier this month.
Taylor J. Nelson, age 40, of Pomona, has been charged with felony third-degree assault-special victim and felony resisting/interfering with arrest for a...
The election for Missouri State Representative is now contested. Larry Lindeman, of West Plains, filed as a Republican candidate on March 20. Sitting Representative David Evans announced via his Capitol Report on March 13 that he intends to retire and will withdraw his name from candidate filing...
Bear Nation will welcome a familiar face to lead their football program this fall. Logan Schwalm has been selected as the head football coach, confirms Athletic Director Robert James.
Schwalm was the Bears’ head football coach the last time they played a District Championship game in 2019...
The Knights of Columbus will host their final Lenten fish fry at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Willow Springs on March 22. The meal is your choice of fish or shrimp dinner with french fries, cole slaw, beans, hushpuppies, dessert, and a drink for $12.00. Dine in or carry out will be served from 4...
A formerly uncontested race in the city of Mountain View now has two contenders. Write-in candidate Brigg Pierson has announced his candidacy for East Ward Alderman. He opposes the candidate who will appear on the ballot – Judi Colter.
The seat in question, a two-year term, is currently...
A West Plains woman has received multiple felony charges involving trafficking methamphetamine following a narcotics search by West Plains Police. Jennifer L. Webb, 28 of West Plains, is charged with felonies second-degree trafficking drugs, possession of controlled substance, and three counts of...
The Howell County Commission visited the new Allen Street-County Road 2570 Bridge last week. The Commission also approved a grant for the 37th Judicial Circuit-Family Court and reviewed grant policy.
Work to replace the County Road 2570 bridge began in October 2023. The initial plan was to...
The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of Anheuser-Busch since 1933, is scheduled to make several appearances in the area during April 3 thru April 6 celebrating their 90th anniversary and Eclipse West Plains.
The eight-horse hitch is famous for its appearances across the...
Project Aware W.S. is a 501(c)3 faith-based ministry delegating the hand of God to individuals in the Willow Springs School District facing unforeseen problems, circumstances, or tragedies beyond their control.
A family in the community is faced with the tragic loss of a child. Project...