Arkansas State University held its fall 2022 commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 17, at First National Bank Arena. The ceremony, attended by family and friends, was a culmination of hard work and determination of the students who received their degrees.
Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) graduate Morgan Blanck, Willow Springs, was among six students who received Missouri State University’s 2022-2023 Citizen Scholar Award. The awards were presented Thursday, Dec.
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LauraLeigh Renee Webb Aaron and Taylor Webb of West Plains, Mo., are the parents of a baby girl, Laura-Leigh Renee Webb. She was born Nov. 23, 2022, at 5:36 p.m. at Ozarks Healthcare. She weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her sibling is Emmalynn, 2. Her grandparents are Rusty McGraw of Provo, UT, Tammy Webb of Mammoth Spring, Ark., and Michelle Turner of West Plains.
Pasture and hay supplies are short in many areas of central and southern Missouri. University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Gene Schmitz has a number of options for livestock producers to consider for feeding their livestock this winter.
Alton Senior Center will present a Thanksgiving lunch on Friday, Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. The menu will include turkey or ham, dressing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, gravy and desserts.
The GFWC Crescite Club of Thayer met on Oct. 3 at the Methodist Church in Thayer and was hosted by Ruth Stevens. The program on environment was given by Marge Shipp, retired science educator, who discussed the areas of responsibility of the Missouri Department of Conservation. Members donated $130 to the Oregon County Food Pantry, $120 to the Backpack Program, and the club donated $50 to Selah Place.
Area residents can gain a better understanding of politics in the global arena by taking two courses offered at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). International Relations (PLS 232) is a three-credithour course offered each spring semester that takes a closer look at conflict and cooperation in the international state system.
Ozarks Healthcare recently welcomed Dr. Karen Johal, pediatric physician, to Ozarks Healthcare Pediatrics as a new provider. Johal joins providers Dr. Carolyn Ellsworth and Bridgette Hendrix, APN, in providing compassionate, expert children’s primary care backed by the full resources of the Ozarks Healthcare system.