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- 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
- Forest Service Officials Explain Secure Rural Schools Act 05/10/2026Representatives from the Mark Twain National Forest recently met with Howell and Oregon County officials to explain how federal forest revenues are distributed back to local communities through the 1908 Act and the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Act. These programs help return a portion of federal timber and forest-related revenues to counties to support essential […]James Hurtt
- Illinois Man Injured in Accident 05/10/2026A 20‑year‑old man from Danville, Illinois was moderately injured Friday afternoon in a single‑vehicle crash on U.S. 160, ten miles east of Gainesville. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the eastbound 2025 Hyundai Sonata ran off the left side of the roadway around 2:50 p.m., striking a chevron sign, several fence posts, and coming to […]James Hurtt