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• Optimist Club to Hold Duck Race July 4th 07/04/2026
  The West Plains Optimist Club is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a special Duck Race Bash today, July 4 at Carmichael Field. The family‑friendly event runs from 1 to 3 p.m., with the duck race starting at 2. Ducks are five dollars each, and cash prizes of $250, $150 and $100 will be awarded to […]
  James Hurtt
• Whetstone Boys Ranch To Host Concert For A Cause On America’s 250th, Featuring Area Group Ha Ha Tonka 07/04/2026
  WILLOW SPRINGS, MISSOURI- If you are still looking for the perfect 4th-of- July outing, look no further than Willow Springs Missouri and The Pine Meadows Venue! Whetstone Boys Ranch will once again host an spectacular evening full of fireworks, food trucks, and family fun in order to support a worthy mission. Funds will help the […]
  Dylan Groves
• Izard County Sheriff’s Office reminds public not to use email for emergencies 07/04/2026
  IZARD COUNTY, Ark. — The Izard County Sheriff’s Office is reminding the public to use proper contact methods when reporting emergencies, requesting law enforcement assistance or sharing information that needs immediate attention. According to the sheriff’s office, several emails have been received over the last few weeks through the Crime Tip Submission page and the […]
  Quinn Ziliak
• West Plains Man Facing Multiple Charges After Striking Another Person With a Vehicle 07/04/2026
  A West Plains man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he intentionally struck another person with a vehicle and caused thousands of dollars in damage before fleeing the scene. According to a probable cause statement from the West Plains Police Department, officers were called to Joe Jones Boulevard on June 30 for an […]
  James Hurtt
• Aldermen continue review of data center moratorium 07/04/2026
  AVA, Mo. — The Ava Board of Aldermen continued discussion Tuesday, June 23, on a proposed temporary one year moratorium on data centers, high density computing facilities, cryptocurrency mining facilities, artificial intelligence computing facilities, server farms and similar uses within the city limits. The issue was first brought before the board at its previous meeting […]
  Quinn Ziliak