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- West Plains Man Injured in Saturday Night Crash South of Bakersfield 04/05/2026A 52‑year‑old West Plains man was taken to Baxter Regional Hospital after a single‑vehicle crash Saturday evening on Highway 101, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers say the crash happened around 7:50 p.m., about half a mile south of Bakersfield. The northbound 2011 Ford Focus ran off the roadway, struck a fence, went […]James Hurtt
- Capitol Report Bennie Cook 04/05/2026Missouri House Advances Key Public Safety, Health, and Regulatory Reforms The Missouri General Assembly has passed several major pieces of legislation and sent them to the Governor’s desk, focusing on public safety, healthcare access, consumer protection, and regulatory accountability. Strengthening Public Safety & Accountability The House […]James Hurtt
- Juvenile Injured in Utility Vehicle Rollover South of West Plains 04/05/2026A 13‑year‑old girl from West Plains was airlifted to Mercy Hospital in Springfield after a utility vehicle overturned late Friday morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers report the crash happened at 10:40 a.m. on April 3 along County Road 8840, about two miles south of West Plains. A 14‑year‑old female was driving […]James Hurtt
- Summersville Library Prepares for 12th Annual Princess Tea StoryTime 04/05/2026Little royals across the area have just a few more days to shine their tiaras and finalize their outfits for the Summersville Library’s 12th Annual Princess Tea StoryTime, set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 11. This year’s “celebrity princess” will be Bethany Willis, the 2026 Summersville High School Homecoming Queen, who will preside over […]James Hurtt
- Mammoth Spring Announces Fall, Winter 2026 Events 04/05/2026MAMMOTH SPRING, Ark. — The Mammoth Spring community will continue a full calendar of events into the fall and winter months, highlighted by annual traditions, outdoor activities and seasonal celebrations. September begins with one of the area’s signature events. The Mammoth Spring Chamber of Commerce will host the 42nd Annual Antique and Classic Car Show […]Quinn Ziliak