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- Man Charged After Alleged Knife Threats Toward Mother in Howell County 03/12/2026A Howell County man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies say he threatened his mother with a knife during an incident west of West Plains on March 1. According to a probable cause statement filed by the Howell County Sheriff’s Office, Justin J. Bond was taken into custody after deputies responded to a […]James Hurtt
- Missouri Lawmakers Lead Renewed Effort to Abolish Death Penalty 03/12/2026(Article courtesy of MissouriNet.) Missouri’s long-running debate over the death penalty returned to the Capitol on Monday, as Rep. Jim Murphy, R-St. Louis County, pushed once again to abolish it. He said one myth is that executions save the state money. “Fact of the matter is, anybody that’s put on the track to the death […]Daniel Williams
- Deputies Complete Field Training Officer Certification 03/12/2026The Howell County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing two members of its patrol division after they completed advanced training through the Missouri Sheriff’s Association Field Training Officer Course in Henry County. Deputy Barnes and Deputy First Class Malone attended the specialized program, which prepares experienced deputies to mentor and evaluate new recruits as they begin their […]James Hurtt
- Howell County Suicide Prevention Network Hosting Conference Saturday 03/12/2026The Howell County Suicide Prevention Network will host its annual TRIPLE C’s Conference on March 14, 2026, bringing community members together for an afternoon focused on suicide‑prevention education and local resource awareness. The event runs from 1 to 5 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center. This year’s keynote speaker is Lexi Rodriguez, CRADC, CHW‑C, […]James Hurtt
- TCMH Recognized for Excellence in Pediatric Emergency Care 03/12/2026Press release from TCMH: Houston, MO— Texas County Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that its emergency department has earned recognition for excellence in pediatric emergency care. The Missouri Pediatric Emergency Excellence in Care (PEEC) program, led by Missouri Emergency Medical Services for Children (MO EMSC), recognizes hospitals committed to providing safe, high-quality emergency […]James Hurtt