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- Thayer Woman Arrested After Allegedly Trying to Run Over a Man and His Dog 05/11/2026A Thayer woman is facing felony charges after deputies say she tried to run over a man and his dog during a dispute over a dead cat. According to a probable cause statement, Oregon County deputies and Thayer Police responded Saturday after witnesses reported a woman in a white SUV attempting to hit a man […]James Hurtt
- An Essex Woman Arrest in Oregon County 05/11/2026OREGON COUNTY, Mo. — A woman wanted on a felony warrant was arrested Friday after a deputy found her hiding near a rural residence, where authorities say she was also found with methamphetamine concealed in her clothing. According to a probable cause statement, Sgt. Michael Bunting received information on May 8 that Amber Dawn Prewett […]James Hurtt
- West Plains Road Closure for Downtown Murals 05/10/2026Portions of Washington Avenue in downtown West Plains will be closed today, weather permitting, as artists paint two new street murals live, with a third mural underway in the W. Dixon Alleyway. The projects mark the launch of a new downtown initiative supported by West Plains Downtown, the City of West Plains, and Sherwin‑Williams. Officials […]James Hurtt
- West Plains Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Crash 05/10/2026A West Plains woman was taken into custody early Friday morning after troopers say she was involved in a crash and found to be intoxicated. Nineteen‑year‑old Annabella L. Spearman faces multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated, assault of a special victim, driving while suspended, minor in possession of alcohol, minor in possession of marijuana, no […]James Hurtt
- DAISY Award Given and Nurses Honored During National Week 05/10/2026From TCMH: Houston, MO— Texas County Memorial Hospital celebrated the remarkable contributions of its nurses during National Nurses’ Week, which took place from May 4 to 8. Nurses’ Week is a yearly tradition at TCMH, recognizing the vital roles that nurses play across various departments, including medical, obstetrics, emergency room, surgery, intensive care, home […]James Hurtt