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Ozarks Healthcare Named one of the 100 Great Community Hospitals

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Ozarks Healthcare Named one of the 100 Great Community Hospitals

From Ozarks Healthcare: We’re honored to share that Ozarks Healthcare has been named one of Becker’s “100 Great Community Hospitals” for 2025! This national recognition highlights our commitment to clinical excellence, personalized care, and improving health outcomes for the communities we serve. Becker’s selected hospitals for this list based on their dedication to delivering high-quality, accessible care – especially in rural and underse…Read Article

Paula Wiedemann to Return as MSU West Plains Volleyball Coach

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Paula Wiedemann to Return as MSU West Plains Volleyball Coach

WEST PLAINS, Mo.– Officials at Missouri State University–West Plains (MSU-WP) today announced that longtime Grizzly Volleyball coach Paula Wiedemann will return from retirement to lead the team for the upcoming 2025 season. Wiedemann retired in March 2023 after 26 years with the Grizzly Volleyball program, where she built a nationally respected legacy of excellence. She steps back into the head coaching role following the resignation of Toby Ren…Read Article

Howell County Sheriff's Office Responds to Armed, Intoxicated Suspect Threatening Family Members

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Howell County Sheriff's Office Responds to Armed, Intoxicated Suspect Threatening Family Members

From the Howell County Sherriff’s Office: On July 11, 2025, at approximately 6:11 PM, Howell County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a potentially dangerous situation involving an armed and intoxicated suspect threatening family members at a residence on County Road 8240 in West Plains, Missouri. Deputy Timothy W. Gordon, with assistance from Deputy Dylan Vice, made contact with the suspect, identified as Marilynn Kay Silva, a 39-year-old fem…Read Article

West Plains Police Department Report 7/7/25-7/13/25

The West Plains Police Department has released their reports for 7/7/25-7/13/25: Press Report 7-7 to 7-13-2025 The post West Plains Police Department Report 7/7/25-7/13/25 appeared first on Ozark Radio News.West Plains · West Plains Read Article

State of the District Address at Lincoln School July 17th

Representative of the 154th District, Lisa Durnell will be giving a State of the District address at the Historic Lincoln School on July 17th. The address will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The Historic Lincoln School 1400 East Pony Thomas in West Plains. The post State of the District Address at Lincoln School July 17th appeared first on Ozark Radio News.West Plains · West Plains Read Article

West Plains R-VII Receives $275,000 Grant to Expand Preschool Access

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The West Plains R-VII School District has received a significant boost in its efforts to expand early childhood education, thanks to a Missouri Quality Pre-Kindergarten (MOQPK) grant valued at more than $275,000. Awarded through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Childhood, the grant will fund 40 full-day preschool slots at both West Plains Elementary and South Fork Elementary. The slots …West Plains · West Plains Read Article

Florida Woman Charged with DWI After Early Morning Accident

Just before 1 a.m. a 49-year-old Florida woman, Melissa Bossio-Haines, ran off of Highway 60 one mile East of Norwood in her 2023 Hyundai Sonata and struck a tree and overturned. She was taken by ambulance to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains for treatment of the injuries she sustained. Bossio-Haines is charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Careless and Imprudent Driving causing an accident. The post Florida Woman Charged with DWI Afte…West Plains · West Plains Read Article

Bridges Program 11th Annual Back-To-School Fair

(West Plains, MO)The Bridges Program will host its 11th Annual Back-To-School Fair on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the West Plains High School parking lot. This free event is open to students attending Fairview, Glenwood, Howell Valley, Junction Hill, Richards, West Plains, and Head Start. Students must be present to receive size-specific items, such as shirts and shoes. The Back-To-School Fair provides essential sup…West Plains · West Plains Read Article

Dickerson Park Zoo Partners with West Plains Library for Presentation

On Thursday, the West Plains Public Library organized a presentation which featured the Dickerson Park Zoo and some of their animals to teach kids about exotic creatures during the Library’s Summer Reading Program. In this video, you’ll see some highlights from the morning show, as well as the reveal of next year’s theme for the Summer Reading Program. The post Dickerson Park Zoo Partners with West Plains Library for Presentation appeared first …West Plains · West Plains Read Article

Ozarks Healthcare to Host Free Education Dinner on Summer Skin Care

WEST PLAINS, MO – Ozarks Healthcare will host an informative Community Education Dinner on Thursday, July 31, at 5:30 p.m. in the Willard Hunter Classroom at the Ozarks Healthcare Parkway Center. Dermatologist Dr. Leslie Marshall from Ozarks Healthcare Dermatology will lead the discussion on essential summer safety and skin protection strategies. As a board‑certified specialist, Dr. Marshall treats patients for conditions such as acne, eczema, p…West Plains · West Plains Read Article

Times staff now direct dropping newspapers at West Plains PO

Subscribers of the Ozark County Times with addresses in West Plains, Pottersville and Moody should see better newspaper delivery service in the coming weeks, now that Times staff members are direct drWest Plains · West Plains Read Article

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