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- MDC Welcomes New Conservation Agent to Carter County 12/16/2025Conservation Agent Korben Tucker replaces Agent Crisp who transferred to Wright County. VAN BUREN, MO. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces a new conservation agent placement for Carter County. Conservation Agent Korben Tucker graduated from MDC’s 2025 Conservation Agent Training Academy in September. Since then, he has been gaining experience in the field […]James Hurtt
- Uphaus Named Director of Operations for West Plains Schools 12/16/2025The West Plains R-VII School District is proud to officially announce that Mrs. Virginia Uphaus, Principal of West Plains Elementary School, has accepted the position of Director of Operations for the 2026–2027 school year. This position is the newly titled version of the former Director of Human Resources and Student Services role. “Mrs. Uphaus represents […]James Hurtt
- 48 Missouri fire departments approved for up to $15,000 in equipment grants; additional applications being accepted 12/16/2025JEFFERSON CITY – The Department of Public Safety has notified the first 48 volunteer fire departments of their approval for up to $15,000 in state equipment grants. In October, DPS announced the first-ever Missouri Volunteer Fire Department Grant was available for small departments – with annual operating budgets of $50,000 or less – for the […]James Hurtt
- Birch Tree Man Injured After Log Truck Overturns in Shannon County 12/16/2025A 37-year-old Birch Tree man sustained minor injuries when the 2001 International log truck he was driving overturned on T Highway near Teresita. The accident occurred when the trailer went off the road causing the vehicle to go into the ditch and overturn. He was taken to Mercy St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View by […]James Hurtt
- Summersville Woman Sustains Minor Injuries After Hitting a Deer 12/16/2025A 44-year-old Summersville woman was injured after she struck a deer in the roadway on Highway 17 two miles north of Summersville in a 2018 Ford Taurus. She was transported by ambulance to Texas County Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The post Summersville Woman Sustains Minor Injuries After Hitting a Deer appeared first […]James Hurtt