Arts/Education
Missouri State University-West Plains has announced the addition of Clint Hinds to its agriculture program as an instructor.
A graduate of College of the Ozarks, Hinds earned bachelor's degrees in agronomy with an emphasis in forage and crop production and animal science with an emphasis in...
Maren Thompson and Macey Lambe competed at the 2026 National Beta Convention held in Nashville, Tn. Lambe was chosen as a premier performer, and danced in the opening ceremony. She also competed at Nationals and performed her contemporary solo, “Paint it Black.” Thompson placed 4th at Nationals in...
The Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District Board of Education met on Thursday, June 18 at the Central Office Conference Room.
During the meeting, the minutes of the May 14 regular board meeting, payment of bills in the amount of $1,030,734.23 were approved along with monthly...
Ozark Spring, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) of West Plains, Mo. awarded seven high school students from Alton, Plato, Summersville, West Plains, Willow Springs, and Winona with the DAR Good Citizen Award certificate, and one of these students won the chapter essay...
Willow Springs Rotary Club presented two $750 scholarships to graduates from Willow Springs High School. Dylan Ferguson and Karis Cochran received the awards for 2026.
Ferguson, son of Jason and Michelle Ferguson, graduated in the top 10 students after attending school at Willow Springs...
Five area graduating seniors have received one-time, $2,000 scholarships from the West Plains Bank and Trust Company Employee Scholarship Program. The program, which began in 2014, is funded entirely by employees who, for $2 per pay period, support young people pursuing education beyond high...
The Texas County Memorial Hospital Healthcare Foundation has awarded $10,000 in scholarships to local students to support their educational goals for the 2026 academic year and help grow the future of rural healthcare.
Eight students each received a $1,000 scholarship through the Foundation...
Several Willow Springs Elementary students were recognized this month at Youth Art Month (YAM) held at the Missouri State Capitol.
This marks the 11th year WSE students have participated in the annual event, which celebrates student creativity from across the state. This year, five students...