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  • Rhonda L. Lambe October 21, 2025
    Rhonda L. Lambe Rhonda L. Lambe, 67, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 9:57 a.m., Monday, October 20, 2025, at her home. She was born October 3, 1958, at Lufkin, Texas, to Howell and Marjorie Gay.  On July 9, 1977, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Bill Lambe.  They were blessed with four […]
    Administrator
  • Douglas County Man Determined to be the Murderer in a 19-Year-Old Cold Case in Wisconsin October 21, 2025
    A Douglas county man who arrested in 2007 for the murder of Rene Williams, who was a bartender at the Eagles Lodge in Ava, and who took his own life while in jail has now been linked to a murder in the state of Wisconsin. Reports surfaced that Christopher Ravek has now been tied to […]
    James Hurtt
  • Featured Pets of The Day- 5 1/2 year old Puppies caught by Ozarks Pet Rescue October 21, 2025
    FEATURED PETS OF THE DAY- 5 1 1/2 year old Puppies were caught within the last week by Ozarks Pet Rescue. 2 males and 3 females. Mom is a blue heeler and the Dad is unknown, possibly a Rotweiller or Lab. Only charachtersitic dogs appear to have in common with the mother is her size. […]
    Dylan Groves
  • West Plains Library to Celebrate Library of the Year Award and You are Invited October 21, 2025
    – In recognition of being named the 2025 Library of the Year by the Missouri Library Association (MLA), the West Plains Public Library will celebrate this achievement with a community drop-in reception and ribbon cutting from 5-6 pm on Wednesday, October 22. The event will be held in partnership with the Greater West Plains Area […]
    James Hurtt
  • Alton Community Mourns The Loss of a 2023 Graduate October 21, 2025
    ALTON, MISSOURI- Funeral Services are planned for 21-year old and 2023 Alton High School Graduate, Gunnar Kennedy. They will be held on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 in The Alton High School Gymnasium. Visitation will take place on Friday, October 24th, 2025 at The Clary Funeral Home, Alton, Missouri from 5-7 PM. Kennedy had been studying […]
    Dylan Groves
  • William Junior Disney, II October 21, 2025
    William Junior Disney, II A memorial service for William Junior Disney, II, 56, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints.  Mr. Disney passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at Ozarks Healthcare. He was born January 4, 1969, at Colorado Springs, […]
    Administrator
  • West Plains Gears Up for America 250 Celebration October 21, 2025
    The nation is preparing to commemorate America 250, and planning is already underway in West Plains for an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The celebration will take place on July 4, 2026, on the Missouri State University–West Plains campus. Festivities will include food trucks, […]
    James Hurtt
  • Bacon Curing Class October 21, 2025
    4-H specialist Kyle Wake with the University of Missouri – Extension will teach a dry cured bacon class on November 18th at the Howell County Extension Center at 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd. West Plains, MO 65775. Through this class you will gain key skills needed to cure your own bacon. You will also leave with […]
    James Hurtt
  • Missouri Department of Social Services Unable to Issue November SNAP Benefits Due to Federal Shutdown October 21, 2025
    (This is a press release from the Missouri Department of Social Services.) Jefferson City, MO. – The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced today that due to the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS) has informed state agencies that November 2025 SNAP cannot be issued at this […]
    Daniel Williams
  • Proclamation Signing: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month October 21, 2025
    From the City of West Plains:   Mayor Mike Topliff recently signed a proclamation officially recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in West Plains. The proclamation was presented to Kenya Cook, representing Christos House, which continues to serve as a vital resource and advocate for survivors in our region.   Domestic violence impacts individuals […]
    James Hurtt