Arts/Education
Heart of the Ozarks United Way is pleased to invite teachers in the Mountain View and Willow Springs school districts to apply for its Books for Teachers grant. These grants offer up to $500 per teacher to support the purchase of books that enrich students’ learning experiences and complement...
The Sept. 18 meeting of the Mountain View-Birch Tree school board began with the approval of the consent agenda, including minutes of the August 14 tax rate hearing and regular board meeting, payment of bills in the amount of $290,074.76, and monthly administrative/principal reports. An item was...
During his update on the school district's ongoing financial crisis, Superintendent Dr. Marty Spence told the school board it is unlikely the school will need to borrow money to make it through the school year. Known as a tax anticipation note, school districts may take on a short-term loan until...
“Conflict and Consensus” is the theme of the 18th annual Ozarks Studies Symposium set for Sept. 18-20 at the West Plains Civic Center.
Hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), the event celebrates various aspects of Ozarks culture and history through a variety of...
Officials with Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) announced Brian Mitchell as the new director of facility operations. Mitchell, a West Plains native, joins MSU-WP after a 34-year career with the City of West Plains, retiring in July as director of transportation. Mitchell served on the...
The Howell County Health Department will hold a drive-thru flu clinic Friday, Sept. 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for adults and children ages 10 and older.
To save time, go to the department's website www.howellcountyhealth.com to fill out the consent form, print and bring it to the...
To conclude the first week of school, Willow Springs Middle School held an assembly Friday in Munford Gymnasium to recognize students who achieved a Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) score of Proficient or Advanced in tests taken in the 2024-2025 academic year. MAP scores range from Advanced to...
The annual tax hearing took place August 11 prior to the regular school board meeting. Though there were approximately a dozen members of the public present, there were no comments during the public comment portion of the hearing.
In the budget work session, resident Jeremy Minton...
Taxpayers in the Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District will see a decrease in their property tax bills following a vote on Thursday, Aug. 14.
During the annual tax rate hearing that began the meeting, Superintendent Lanna Tharp explained that last year's revenue was $2,962.947. The...
For Zora Mulligan, becoming Chancellor of Missouri State University–West Plains (MSU-WP) is more than a professional milestone – it's a homecoming. The West Plains native officially began her duties on July 1 and has spent the past several weeks immersing herself in campus life, meeting with...