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The criminal case against a West Plains man accused of first-degree murder remains pending while the defendant seeks legal representation. Larry Lindeman, 78, filed a Motion to Continue on his own behalf, stating that he is attempting to sell real estate to raise funds to hire a defense attorney...
Twenty-five years in business is no small accomplishment for any business. For a newspaper it's truly something to be celebrated. In this day and age of social media, and the worldwide web at your fingertips - having a reliable source of information grounded in the roots of accuracy, impartiality...
The Mountain View board of aldermen moved swiftly through the lengthy agenda addressing city official conduct, and the 2026 tax levy in a regular session last Tuesday.
Mayor Karen Gaddy said on the topic of the code of conduct, "We have had some issues with conduct, and we have had a lot...
What started as a swim team fundraiser became something much more meaningful this summer as the West Plains Waves Swim Club, along with supporters from the Seymour and Houston swimming communities, came together to raise over $450 for the Ozarks Healthcare Cancer Treatment Center while honoring...
The Willow Springs Fire Department had a big surprise for students participating in Willow Springs High School’s summer camp: big water. On Friday, armed with a firetruck and water balloons, firefighters cooled off the band kids for last day of summer band camp. Sources say even the fire chief...
Tanya Miller, Executive Director with the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, recently completed the CCEM Chamber Management Academy, a premier professional development program presented by the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Missouri (CCEM).
Held August 5 to 6 in Jefferson City, the two-...
The Harlin Museum invites visitors to view a remarkable artifact from the American Revolution on display in its military exhibit.
The mess kit was carried by Joshua Wayland, a fifer and drummer in Captain John Gillison's Company, 10th Virginia Regiment during the Revolutionary War. Wayland...
One hundred and ten high school students participated in Missouri's 63rd annual Missouri Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 14 – 20. Local delegates Brylee Barnes of West Plains and Mya Voyles of Eminence represented Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative (HOEC) on the weeklong...
Headliners are announced for the Ozark Heritage Festival, now in its 32nd year. The festival will celebrate Missouri Ozarks music and culture on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16 and 17 in downtown West Plains, Mo. Admission to all festival events is free. Festival hours are 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m....
A crowd of more than 70 filled Main Street Saturday night for the summer’s last Music on Main event in Willow Springs. Playing was Willow Springs native Brady Walton. Walton, backed by a band featuring his parents and childhood friend Jon Baker, performed a selection of up-tempo country classics...