A Pomona resident who owns parcels of land near Davis Bridge outside Willow Springs approached the board of aldermen last week with plans to launch a beef processing facility. His request to the board of aldermen was a voluntary annexation of his property into the city limits.
Thursday’s...
A 24-year-old Mountain View man is facing a pair of felony charges after police say he shot at an occupied, moving vehicle on State Route 17. Three victims contacted Howell County Sheriff’s Department on October 18 and accused Jayden E. Reese of shooting at their vehicle as he rode in the back...
Five years in the making, Willow Springs is getting a welcome sign directing traffic at the South Junction to the downtown area. Initially proposed during a board of aldermen meeting in 2021, a masonry design was announced at a May 2025 meeting. This design never came to fruition.
“When...
An increase in electric, water, sewer, and sanitation rates is in the near future for residents of West Plains. The city council passed the first reading of the increases during the Monday, Oct. 19 meeting.
City Administrator Sam Anselm explained to council that, "The combined rate...
A meeting of the Mountain View Board of Aldermen quickly turned explosive as Mayor Karen Gaddy asked for the agenda to be approved -- an action which split the board's vote on the motion to approve.
Alderwoman Gail (Wallander) Oliver expressed concern that there was no revenue information...
Fall fish frys at Sacred Heart Church are back on Friday, October 23and 30. The Knights of Columbus are serving from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., dine in or carry out. $12 a plate for fish or shrimp, pinto beans, french fries, hush puppies, coleslaw & dessert.
Proceeds will assist the Knights in...
Financial recovery continues to be the focus of meetings of the Willow Springs R-4 school board. Board President Roger Shanks presided over the October 12 meeting where budget, enrollment, attendance, and district activities were subject under discussion.
Budget
The district is striving...
Incoming superintendent Matthew Orchard is continuing to track changes to public education handed down from the state school board, heard the board of the West Plains R-VII school district. Orchard’s update indicated the first round of grades in the new A-F grading system for school districts has...
The annual morale-building event for area fire departments took place at Booster Field in Willow Springs for the third consecutive year Saturday.
Howell County Fire Engine Rally 2026 Results
Reverse Hose Lay
Eleven Point Fire Department - 2:49:31
West Plains Fire Department - 3:...
The Miller name is well known to any runner in a 100 mile radius of West Plains. The family has an illustrious career of smashing records and claiming titles. Recently, a third Miller has broken the family running record at West Plains High School.
"It's been very cool to see how it has all...
