Several activities at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) during the month of September gave students a better awareness of the stressors that can lead to thoughts of suicide. They also gave students some practical coping skills they can use when they or someone they know feels overwhelmed.
Thayer Council addressed city business at their regular monthly meeting held on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at Thayer City Hall.
OK ghouls, ghosts and goblins, it’s October and it is time to plan for those Halloween outings taking place throughout the tricounty area as many locations will have activities set all the way through Halloween night. The Highland High School will hold its HHS RAD and student council 4th annual Trunk or Treat on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will be at the HHS Rocky Top parking in the high school parking lot. For those interested in providing a trunk, contact Misti Carter at 870847-1059, AK Gaskins at 870-275-8993 or Susan Webber at 830-279-4438.
Mammoth Spring Council approved to hire an additional police officer for the city during their regular monthly meeting held at Mammoth Spring Fire Department on Thursday, Oct. 13.
Taking advantages of opportunities can make a huge difference in one’s life. This was one of the topics covered in a local classroom recently with a special guest speaker.
Baxter Regional Medical Center is not in-network with United Healthcare Medicare Advantage Plans, AARP Medicare Advantage from United Healthcare (HMO) Plans or Wellcare Medicare Advantage (HMO) Plans. The HMO out-ofnetwork coverage is zero for healthcare services received at Baxter Regional Medical Center. As a patient, these plans require you to be responsible for 100% of your Baxter Regional charges.
With flu season quickly approaching, the Ozarks Healthcare Pharmacy is increasing convenience to flu vaccines by offering them at its three locations in West Plains and Thayer. “Just as the fall weather landed quickly in the Ozarks, flu season will also be here before we know it,” Katie Mahan, Director of Ozarks Healthcare’s Pharmacy, said.
Another ATV ride event will be held in Hardy on Saturday, Oct. 15, leaving Loberg Park at 10 a.m. This ride will be special as all proceeds will go toward the medical bills and travel expenses for a very special beloved lady, Kathy Jackson of Hardy.
Drought conditions across the state are worsening under continued warm, dry and sometimes windy conditions and are not expected to improve soon, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.