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• Davis Featured in 2026 Missouri FFA Administrators Booklet 06/18/2026
  WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI- West Plains R-7 Superintendent, Dr. Wesley Davis was recently featured in The Missouri Administrators Advancing Agricultural Education Booklet for this year. His featured section details his involvement in both FFA and his contribution to agriculture. Particularly, his experience in operating an Angus cattle farm. Davis, a member of the district since 2016 […]
  Dylan Groves
• Izard County Sheriff’s Department Warns of Phone Scam 06/17/2026
  From the Izard County Sheriff’s Office: The Izard County Sheriff’s Office was contacted this morning regarding a scam phone call.   The complainant stated they received a call from someone claiming to be with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and asking for information. When the complainant refused to provide the requested information, they were told […]
  James Hurtt
• Road Closure Notice – Juneteenth Event at Lincoln School in West Plains 06/17/2026
  From the City of West Plains: Please be advised that Washington Avenue, from Abe Taylor Drive to Pony Thomas Street, and Pony Thomas Street, from Washington Avenue to Jackson Street, will be closed to traffic beginning Friday, June 19, through Saturday, June 20 for a Juneteenth celebration at Lincoln School.   Motorists are encouraged to […]
  James Hurtt
• City of West Plains Announces Return of “Touch the Truck” Event 06/17/2026
  West Plains, MO. – This week the City of West Plains has announced the return of Touch the Truck next month early in July. This event will feature various vehicles used in the safekeeping and maintenance of the city and surrounding area, and will include free pool passes for attending kids. The official announcement can be […]
  Daniel Williams
• Piedmont Man Body Recovered After Drowning 06/17/2026
  A 32‑year‑old Piedmont man drowned Sunday afternoon at Clearwater Lake near Thurman Point. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at 1:20 p.m. on June 14 when the victim exited a 2013 pontoon boat and did not resurface. The victim was pronounced dead at 1:45 p.m. on June 16 by Reynolds County […]
  James Hurtt