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• Three Injured North of Willow Springs in a Sunday Crash 09/07/2026
  A 2005 Honda Pilot overturned Sunday at 5:06 p.m. on Highway AZ, eight miles north of Willow Springs. Troopers say the eastbound SUV ran off the right side of the road, overcorrected, and then overturned. The 20‑year‑old driver from Springfield suffered minor injuries and was taken by private vehicle to Texas County Memorial Hospital. Two passengers […]
  James Hurtt
• Walls Engraved Pottery presentation by Toney Aid scheduled for Sept. 15 at OHRC 09/07/2026
  Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation titled, “Walls Engraved Pottery” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at OHRC, located inside MSU-WP’s Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. The presentation will be given by Toney Aid. Free and open to […]
  James Hurtt
• Mountain Grove Schedules City-Wide Cleanup in October 09/07/2026
  Mountain Grove, MO. – To aid those in cleaning up their residences after the long summer months, the City of Mountain Grove is offering a City-Wide Cleanup period next month. Those who wish to rid themselves of a large amount of trash material will be able to do so by utilizing this event. According to […]
  Daniel Williams
• Gainesville Gears Up for Hootin an Hollarin 09/07/2026
  A demonstrator shares a traditional Ozarks craft during a previous Hootin an Hollarin festival in Gainesville. The annual celebration features demonstrations, music, contests, food and other longtime Ozarks traditions. GAINESVILLE, Mo. — One of Ozark County’s longest running traditions will return to the Gainesville square Sept. 17 through 19, bringing three days of music, contests, […]
  Quinn Ziliak
• Squires Fire Department Invites Public to Annual Meeting 09/07/2026
  SQUIRES, Mo. — The Squires Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual meeting Thursday, Sept. 17, giving area residents an opportunity to meet local firefighters, hear about the department’s yearly results and ask questions. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Squires Fire Department, located near the intersection of Highway 14 and Highway […]
  Quinn Ziliak