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• Accident Shuts Down South 17 on Friday Evening 05/30/2026
  A 75‑year‑old West Plains man was seriously injured Friday night when a fire truck overturned on Highway 17. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash happened at 9 p.m. on May 29, about three miles south of West Plains. Troopers say the southbound 1980 Chevrolet fire truck ran off the roadway, struck an embankment, […]
  James Hurtt
• Mountain View Agape House Seeking Donations During Tight Year 05/30/2026
  Mountain View, MO. – Local branch of the Agape House, which provided shelter to those seeking to escape domestic abuse, has stated they are almost at capacity and are running out of supplies during a tight year. Executive Director Teresa Price stated that this tight year is the result of budget cuts at both the […]
  Daniel Williams
• Cabool School District Welcomes Donnie Wells as New Director of Transportation 05/30/2026
  Cabool, MO. – Yesterday, the Cabool R-IV School District announced that they’ll be having a new Director of Transportation of the coming school year, local long-time resident Donnie Wells. This official statement can be read below. The Cabool R-IV School District welcomes Donnie Wells to serve in the role of Director of Transportation for the 2026-2027 […]
  Daniel Williams
• Moose Lodge Announces Fish and Shrimp Dinner in Mountain Home 05/30/2026
  Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953 will hold its monthly fried fish and shrimp dinner this coming Friday, June 5th from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.  The menu offers guests fried fish, fried shrimp or a combination plate which also includes hushpuppies, French fries, coleslaw, vegetable, roll, dessert and a beverage.  The event is open to members […]
  James Hurtt
• Man Arrested in Wright County on Drug and Sex Offender Charges 05/30/2026
  A Kansas City man was arrested after Wright County deputies say a traffic stop led to the discovery of methamphetamine and multiple violations. According to the probable cause statement, Deputy David House stopped a blue Hyundai Elantra on May 27 after it drove through a four‑way stop on State Highway C “without stopping or slowing.” […]
  James Hurtt