Lifestyle

Land stewardship groups throughout Missouri asked to complete survey. The Mark Twain National Forest has kicked off a new effort to build a network of groups and residents that can help one another care for Missouri’s natural landscapes.

Registration is in full swing at Ozarka College for current and new students. Now is the time to seek advising and register for summer and fall 2023 classes.

Heath and Lillie Barbee of Thayer, Mo., are the parents of a baby girl, Rosabelle Claire Barbee. She was born March 12, 2023, at 6:01 p.m.

Want to see Missouri’s beautiful state parks from a new perspective? Join the Learn2 Climb program and learn the basics of outdoor rock climbing, including safety and techniques, from a certified instructor. Then you can try it out on real rock. This beginnerlevel course will allow you to enjoy nature from new heights!

The University of Mississippi announced the following local students were named to the Fall 2022 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor's Honor Roll: Caleb Cochran, of Willow Springs, Mo. Liesel Garrett, of West Plains, Mo.

Volunteers needed for statewide spring cleanup initiative The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission (KAB) announced today the kick off of the 2023 Keep America Beautiful™ Great American Clean up (GAmC) in Arkansas. This year's GAmC runs from March 1 through May 31. Arkansans interested in doing their part to help keep Arkansas beautiful can recruit volunteers and host their own cleanup or sign up to volunteer at an event near them.

Artwork by area elementary students will take the spotlight during the annual Art Around Town exhibit. The event is set for March 21-29 on the mezzanine at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St.

University of Missouri Extension offers a threepart Zoom webinar on lawn care in March. The three sessions – 6-7 p.m.