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- Semi Carrying Industrial Tar Overturns Near Bakersfield Friday 03/14/2026An accident south of Bakersfield on Highway 101 forced authorities to shut down one lane of traffic while crews tended to cleanup and off loading of contents. The accident occurred when a 58-year-old Mountain View man failed to negotiate a curve in a 1998 Peterbilt Semi and overturned. The driver was transported to Ozarks Healthcare […]James Hurtt
- Christos House Chocolate Festival Today in West Plains 03/14/2026Christos House is hosting its 21st Annual Chocolate Festival this afternoon at First United Methodist Church in West Plains. Doors open at 4, and a $10 entry fee includes 15 tasting tickets, with children under ten admitted free. The live auction begins at 5, followed by a spaghetti dinner at 5:30 for $10 a plate […]James Hurtt
- Dr. David Tonkin Joins Ozarks Healthcare Pain Management 03/14/2026WEST PLAINS, MO – Ozarks Healthcare is pleased to welcome David Tonkin, MD, to the medical team at Ozarks Healthcare Pain Management, expanding access to specialized care for patients experiencing acute and chronic pain. Tonkin will join established Pain Management providers Ryan Roberts, MD, and Vanessa Fowler, FNP, who bring a history of compassionate, personalized […]James Hurtt
- Woman Charged with Two Counts of Hindering Prosecution 03/14/2026A woman with a listed address of Alton is accused of hindering deputies as they attempted to arrest a wanted felon at a Pomona residence. According to a probable cause statement, 26‑year‑old Destani Nicole Steagall is charged with two counts of hindering prosecution of a felony after officers say she repeatedly denied that the suspect, […]James Hurtt
- Douglas County Woman Arrested on Statutory Rape Charge 03/14/2026Douglas County authorities have arrested 44‑year‑old Amber Leigh Browning of Squires after investigators say she engaged in a sexual relationship with a teenage boy several years ago. According to a probable cause statement filed Thursday, the allegations date back to 2018 and 2019, when the victim was 15 years old. Detective Nathan Long wrote that […]James Hurtt