Burn ban issued for area counties; drought conditions ongoing
A burn ban has been issued for Oregon and Howell counties in Missouri due to dry conditions and above-normal temperatures. The burn ban is effective until further notice.
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VFW Auxiliary #7831 honors long time officers
VFW Auxiliary #7831 in Mammoth Spring honored long time officers at their July meeting. Dorothy Parks (seated) was recognized for her service as President of the Auxiliary for the past 24 years. Sue Vanderpool (center) was also recognized for her service as a past President and serving terms in other offices at local and district levels. The current Auxiliary President June Grant led the presentation. The auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Post Home off Highway 9 in Mammoth Spring and welcomes new members any time. Photo/Submitted
Master Sergeant Long to speak at Veterans Day at Fulton County Fair
Master Sergeant (R) Michael Long, Arkansas Veterans Advisor for Senator Boozman’s Office, will be the speaker at the FNBC Community Bankers Veterans Day on July 20 at the Fulton County Fair in Salem. FNBC will provide lunch for all veterans and their spouse or care giver. Salem VFW Post 9777 will have the opening and closing ceremonies
State budget includes $1.25 million for hospital simulation lab
The hospital simulation lab project at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU- WP) received additional funding from the state last Thursday, June 30, when Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation that included $1.25 million in MoExcels funds for the project.
Missouri State-West Plains to offer Summer Scholars Academy
Missouri State University-West Plains will offer a Summer Scholars Academy July 25-28 for area students in sixth through eighth grades. The academy will have a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) emphasis and meet from 8 a.m.
New exhibits at Missouri Quilt Museum
July marks the opening of two new quilt exhibits at the Missouri Quilt Museum in Hamilton. The National Quilt Museum’s Patricia Campbell Collection is now on display in the National Gallery at the Missouri Quilt Museum.
West Plains Bank and Trust Company North Branch donates to Birthday Blessings Toy Drive
“During the month of June, West Plains Bank and Trust Company North Branch collected more than $500 in monetary and new toy donations for the Birthday Blessings Toy Drive. Birthday Blessings is a nonprofit that spreads cheer and meets needs for the more than 20,000 kids in the Missouri foster community. With more than 50 new toys delivered for children of all ages, Birthday Blessings will continue to help fulfill the goal of making sure every child they serve feels like the only child they serve. Pictured, from left, are West Plains Bank and Trust Company North Branch Universal Bankers, Aundrea Francis and Jennifer Bennett.”
Dryness intensifies across Missouri
Missourians encouraged to submit drought reports. Dry conditions continue to intensify across Missouri, especially the southern half of the state, according to the June 30 U.S.
July Farm management news and notes from MU Extension
During the summer, farm management involves a lot of day-to-day decisions. Use these news and notes from University of Missouri Extension as you and your team keep farm work on course.
Upcoming workshops at OzSBI
The Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) will present two free workshops in July. They include Smart Start: Developing a Successful Business and An Introduction to Government Small Business Certifications.