As the 2025 season approaches, The West Plains Zizzer Softball team plans to bring back seven starters. They came off a three-win season in 2024. These include sophomores Jaima Brice and Cadence ...

Texas County Memorial Hospital and its dedicated staff were honored to provide lifesaving care to one of their own—Bill Bridges, TCMH chief executive officer—after he suffered a sudden heart attack on ...

The Izard County District Court has released an updated list of individuals with active warrants as of August 11, 2025. The warrants include charges ranging from failure to appear in court and unpaid ...

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has released its activity report for the week ending Friday, August 8. Deputies responded ...

Calling all car enthusiasts- Cruise-In scheduled at Shady Oaks Heathcare Center in Thayer, Mo. Friday August 22nd at 6:30pm. Come make a residents day! Event is open to the public. For more informatio ...

Arrangements are pending for Danny S. Basham, 78, of Winona, passed away at his home on August 14, 2025. (Always Faithful Memorial Services, West Plains, MO) ...

Authorities arrested three men after a significant drug seizure during a roadside incident that led to the discovery of multiple illegal substances, including methamphetamine and fentanyl. According ...

Engines will roar, music will fill the air, and the town square will be buzzing with activity as the 2025 Mountains, Music & ...

Thursday, deputies from the Shannon County Sheriff’s Office participated in an active threat response drill at Summersville R-II Schools. “The safety and security of students, staff, and schools ...

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department will participate in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign beginning Friday, August 15, and continuing through Monday, September 1, as part of an ...

McKenzie McCullen has joined the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Softball coaching staff as the assistant coach for the 2025-26 season. McCullen comes to MSU-WP after serving as ...

The 2025 Prospect League Championship Series belonged to one man: Former West Plains Zizzer Tank Sims. In a performance for ...