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• Howell Co. reports 38 new COVID-19 cases September 25, 2020
  The Howell County Health Department reports an additional 38 cases of COVID-19  identified in the county. This brings the year to date total number of cases to 679. Currently, there are 170 known active cases in Howell County. Of these 170, twelve individuals are currently hospitalized. Of the new cases; 28 reside in West Plains, […]
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• OAI receives funding from Howell Co. Commission for utility assistance September 25, 2020
  WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Ozark Action, Inc. has received County Cares Act funds from the Howell County Commissioners. $90,000 will be used to provide utility assistance to Howell County citizens at or below 200% of the federal poverty level in order to help people keep essential utilities connected. Essential utilities defined as electricity, water, sewer, […]
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• West Plains School District special education department excels in recent review September 25, 2020
  The Missouri Department of Education (DESE) recently notified the West Plains School District special education department it has complied with all state and federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations. The West Plains School District special education department scored 100% on the self-assessment and DESE desk review portion of the compliance monitoring cycle. The […]
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• Habitual offender arrested on drug charges September 25, 2020
  Gerald Phillip Morris, 39, of rural Mountain Home, was arrested Thursday (9/24) on felony drug charges. Officers from several agencies went to 402 CR 1008 in the rural Mountain Home area to conduct a probation home visit on Morris, a parolee with Arkansas Community Corrections. There were two outstanding arrest warrants for Morris for failure […]
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• Current River Challenge offers hiking and floating adventure September 25, 2020
  VAN BUREN, MO – If you’re looking for an outdoor hiking and paddling adventure this fall, Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) has just the activity for you! ONSR, in partnership with Missouri State Parks and Ozark Trail Association, is inviting visitors to complete the Current River Challenge (CRC) along the upper Current River. This self-guided […]
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