Arts/Education
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will offer a new scholarship to high school graduates who participated in the university's dual credit program.
The Advantage Scholarship is a one-time scholarship that rewards the academic achievement of dual credit seniors who...
West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) regrets to announce the 8th Annual BrewFest and 4th Annual AHA/BJCP sanctioned home brew competition scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2020, is canceled due to continued vendor concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Those who purchased tickets for the...
The Willow Springs Scholarship Club has awarded $739,150 to 460 students since 1976. The scholarships are funded by memorials, gifts and sponsorships given by local businesses, organizations and individuals. So far this year, the club has awarded scholarships to 22 students totaling $41,000. If...
The Willow Springs School District will have students returning to school beginning in July. A seated summer school will be held beginning July 6, 2020 and running through July 31, 2020. Summer school is open to all K-8 students who will enroll in the grade that they will be in for the 2020-...
The Mountain View School Board held a meeting on Thursday, June 18 shortly after the election of new member Eric Wells, and re-election of Keith Tharp, and Shelly Mantel.
The monthly financial report primarily discussed the benefits and downsides to The Cares Act money the district received....
The Willow Springs R-IV Schools is announcing its annual summer food service program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Each year the USDA sponsors a program to make nutritious meals available to children and teens free of charge. Willow Springs R-IV Schools takes the opportunity...
First-time candidate Matt Hobson was elected to the Willow Springs R-IV School Board in the municipal election on June 2.
Hobson was educated in the district himself from kindergarten to high school. When he stopped by Howell County News to discuss his election win, he hinted that he knew...
The Springfield Symphony is preparing its 86th consecutive season with musical comfort food. The organization's 2020-2021 season, Comfort Food, will continue its tradition of a nine-concert subscription series. All concerts will be performed at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts...
Three counties span the Willow Springs School District: Howell, Texas, and Douglas. By 9:00 p.m. on the night of the election, June 2, County Clerks from each of the counties were reporting unofficial results. The below totals are based on poll numbers released from each county once 100% of their...
The Lions Club of Willow Springs met on June 11. Prior to their regular business meeting, the Lions awarded scholarships in the amount of $500 each to four Willow Springs High School students.
Lion Dean Aye gave a short address about the Club and its work before inviting the students to sit at...