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• West Plains R-7 awards contract for energy efficiency improvements April 25, 2019
  WEST PLAINS, Mo. — The West Plains School Board of Education has approved a $3.9 million contract for facility renovations and improvements to the energy efficiency capabilities of several district buildings. The extensive improvement project, which is set to be completed before school resumes in August 2019, will provide safer and improved learning environments while […]
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• MoDOT to work on Route KK overlay April 25, 2019
  WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. — Route KK in Texas County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews partially overlay the roadway. The section of roadway is located from Route K in Hartshorn to the end of state maintenance. Weather permitting, work will be performed Monday, April 29 through Thursday, May 2 from 8 […]
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• State health department to reissue medical marijuana cards April 25, 2019
  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Department of Health said it will automatically reissue its year-long medical marijuana cards to qualifying patients who have received them in the months before the drug could be sold. Department spokeswoman Marisha DiCarlo told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Wednesday that the cards will be sent to patients and caregivers […]
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• Classic cooking, competition to be featured at What’s Cookin’ Stage at Ozark Heritage Festival April 25, 2019
  WEST PLAINS, Mo. — Old-time cooking will again be featured at this year’s What’s Cookin’ Stage at the Old Time Music Ozark Heritage Festival. Dutch Oven cooking will be featured in the Brush Arbor near the civic center both days. Coordinator Tara Hensley starts the menu off with Dutch Oven Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy, followed […]
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• Sen. Sturch to speak at Ozarka College commencement April 25, 2019
  MELBOURNE, Ark. — Senator James Sturch will address Ozarka College graduates during the 2019 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 pm in the auditorium of the John E. Miller Education Complex in Melbourne, Arkansas. Approximately 400 students are expected to receive credentials from 63 Ozarka College degree programs. School officials say the administration, […]
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