Community Events
A free online class will discuss spring alfalfa insects and what to do about them. The class will be held on Thursday, March 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. University of Missouri Extension agronomist Pat Miller will show how to scout for alfalfa weevils, pea aphids, blue alfalfa aphids...
This Saturday will be Italian day at the "Go Farm" Farmers Market. JLP Catering will be back with an Italian tradition, St. Joseph's Table. This is a large spread of authentic Italian foods that can't be found anywhere else in West Plains. Many other vendors will be offering special Italian foods...
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The Willow Springs Saddle Club will host a Coggin's Clinic on Saturday, March 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for all interested parties. The clinic is open to members and non-members.
In addition to the Coggins test, immunizations for horses will be available. These include, Coggins for $25.00...
U.S. Route 63 in Howell County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as the Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.
The bridge located over BNSF Railroad is located between County Road 9020 and County Road 9690 just north of Brandsville,...
Officials with the West Plains Rotary Clubs are continuing their mission of helping local students through the Rotary Backpack Program. The Rotary Backpack Program issues 112 backpacks every week that school is in session. This number continues to grow each year. Additionally, extra food is...
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood and plasma to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, needs blood for local use. Recent winter weather caused hundreds of donations to be lost. The organization reports a less than a three-day supply of O Negative and A...
Route 181 in Texas County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews widen the highway and add a turn lane.
This section of roadway is located from Cherry Street to Route AD in Cabool, Missouri.
Weather permitting, work began Monday, March 7 and is...
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Craft brewers, distributors, area restaurants and farmers markets will highlight the Annual West Plains BrewFest, set for 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 in the Arena and Exhibit Hall at the West Plains Civic Center. Doors will open promptly at 5:30 p.m.
Individual glasses will be...