The Mountain View Board of Aldermen met and swore in two new members, Barbara "Gail" Wallander and Jennifer McAdams. Those two replaced Ed Martin and Gary Yarber.
A meeting where the agenda listed a closed session, "if needed," saw Mountain View's city clerk terminated and the operations manager position eliminated.
At the end of the April 15 open session, Alderwoman Judi Colter made a motion to go into closed session, seconded by Alderwoman Gail...
The Mountain View Board of Aldermen met and swore in two new members, Barbara "Gail" Wallander and Jennifer McAdams. Those two replaced Ed Martin and Gary Yarber.
It was a long night for the new board. The meeting lasted until after 11:00 p.m. The meeting began with the old board approving...
It’s time for the fifth annual Howell County News Morel Photo Contest. We want to see your photos!
Submit a photo of your most impressive morel haul by May 2. The editor will evaluate entries for size and quantity of the mushrooms as well as the mushrooms' appearance and the photo’s overall...
A group of young students from Willow Springs were kept safe during the tornado events earlier this month thanks to the quick thinking of their bus driver. Willow Springs Head Start Driver Susan Thompson was nearing the end of her route on Wednesday, April 2, when the National Weather Service in...
Missouri State University-West Plains, MSU-WP, held their dedication ceremony for the new Neurodiversity and Autism Center on Thursday, April 17. This event was attended by former elected officials, local leaders, university officials, and many community members. Speakers included former District...
Every athlete knows it takes a lot to break a school record. One Willow Springs athlete broke a school record not once, but twice. The record she broke ... was her own.
Senior Mckensie Collins broke the javelin record on April 1 at the West Plains Open Track Meet with a throw of 33.22...
Retired Willow Springs Police Chief Bryan Hogan claimed a victory last Tuesday, winning an alderman’s seat over comparatively new resident Luke Bartow. Hogan’s victory was thanks to a five-vote edge over his opponent – 52 percent of the vote.
“I would just like to thank the community of...
The Balloon Glow and Fireworks Show drew a large crowd to the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds in West Plains on Saturday night. The event benefiting The Child Advocacy Center had live music, food trucks, and ended with a fireworks show.
The event brought out young and old to view four hot...
Howell County residents aged 62 and older have just a few weeks left to apply for a homestead tax credit. The County Collector’s office is accepting those applications now. As previously reported by Howell County News, the credit is not a tax exemption or a freeze, but a tax credit that will...
The city of West Plains announced Sunday that residents must permits before repairing or rebuilding flood-damaged structures.
The permits are required as part of local government participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, providing eligibility for flood insurance, flood disaster...