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• Missouri State Representative Candidate Charged with Conspiring to Distribute Cocaine to Frame Opponent 09/05/2026
  SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Missouri state representative candidate has been charged by criminal complaint for conspiring to distribute a controlled substance to plant on his political opponent.  Thomas Christopher Ross, 37, of Joplin, Mo., was charged in a one-count complaint on September 2, 2026, for conspiring to distribute a controlled substance. Ross is currently running […]
  James Hurtt
• WALL-E Movie Under The Stars- Tonight; Saturday 9-5, Hosted by West Plains Parks & Recreation 09/05/2026
  WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI- Tonight; West Plains Parks & Recreation will host a movie night under the stars at Carmichael Field in West Plains. Movie will begin between 7:30 PM & 7:45 PM depending on light conditions at time of sunset. Concessions will be provided by Mandy’s Hot Dogs & Ice Queens-Tropical-Sno! Come out to the […]
  Dylan Groves
• Community Health Fair Set in Ava 09/05/2026
  AVA, Mo. — Area residents will have an opportunity to receive several free basic health screenings during a Community Health Fair scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Ava. The Douglas County Health Department will provide the screenings from noon to 2 p.m. at Jean’s Healthway, 133 S. Jefferson St. Free services available during the event […]
  Quinn Ziliak
• Ava VFW Scholarship Contests Open to Area Students 09/05/2026
  AVA, Mo. — The G.L. Adrain Owen VFW Post 5993 and Auxiliary have announced the start of their annual scholarship and contest programs for area students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Students may compete in several writing and art competitions, with opportunities to advance from the local level to state and national competition and earn […]
  Quinn Ziliak
• MSHP Provides Synopsis of New Laws Effective August 28, 2026 09/05/2026
  Several laws related to public safety went into effect August 28, 2026. A synopsis of sections related to public safety follows. The abbreviated descriptions below are intended to make the public aware of some of the new legislation enacted by the Missouri General Assembly which is related to crime and public safety. For a complete […]
  James Hurtt