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• 7 Brew Customers Had a Surprise Server on Friday 05/22/2026
  The West Plains 7 Brew location customers were in for a surprise on Friday as American Idol winner Hannah Harper was serving drinks from 11-1. Word spread fast and traffic was heavy as fans flocked to meet Hannah and of course enjoy a great drink. The post 7 Brew Customers Had a Surprise Server on […]
  James Hurtt
• Youth Band with an Ozarks Boys Ranch to Perform at GoFARM Farmer’s Market 05/22/2026
  West Plains, MO. – As a way to perform outreach into the community, Master’s Ranch Christian Academy, a boys ranch for troubled teens, will be having their student band perform live at the GoFARM Farmer’s Market the next couple weekends. Master’s Ranch Christian Academy, located in Myrtle, Missouri, started their student band program as a way […]
  Daniel Williams
• Ava Municipal Swimming Pool opens for summer season 05/22/2026
  AVA, Mo. — The Ava Municipal Swimming Pool opened for the season Saturday, May 23, with regular hours, daily admission options, season passes and updated payment options available for pool patrons. The pool is open from noon to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sundays. Regular season operations are scheduled […]
  Quinn Ziliak
• West Plains Police Department Recieves Blue Shield Designation 05/22/2026
  The City of West Plains received official word from the Missouri Department of Public Safety that they have earned the Missouri Blue Shield designation for 2026. This honor recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate their commitment to enhancing public safety, investing in and supporting law enforcement and building partnerships between law enforcement and our community. The […]
  Dylan Groves
• Multiple Medals for Two Local Schools at First State Job Olympics 05/22/2026
  Earlier this month the first ever State Job Olympics were held in Columbia Missouri.  This program has been developed by the University of Missouri as part of their Pre-Employee Transition Services Program. Students who medaled at their regional event competed in events showcasing the skills they’ve learned at school.  These skills are designed to help […]
  James Hurtt