The 73rd Annual Fulton County Homecoming Festival will be held this Memorial Day weekend, on Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28 in downtown Salem on the square. On Friday evening, a fish fry will be held at the Salem Senior Center starting at 4 p.m.
Supply chain issues choking many sectors of the economy have now hit American families in a dire way, as a shortage of baby formula has descended nationwide. Desperate parents are taking creative steps to feed their infants, including seeking formula from private online sellers. Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) urges parents to be cautious about where they attempt to buy formula, as the shortage has created an environment ripe for scams.
To remember and honor our nations veterans who died while serving in the military, the Ozark Spring, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will assist the Marine Corps League at the Memorial Day, Monday, May 30 ceremony to be held at 10 a.m. at the Oak Lawn Cemetery, 1101 Amyx St., West Plains, MO 65775
The Friends of the Paul Weaver Library partnered with Ozarka College to host their ninth annual art extravaganza, Tour D’ Art. Held on Ozarka’s Melbourne campus, the event showcased over 300 pieces of art that was enjoyed by a steady flow of tour groups including Ozarka students, area high schools, and community members.
The Missouri 4-H Foundation will host the 12th annual Missouri 4-H Clover Classic Golf Tournament on Tuesday, June 7, at the A.L. Gustin Golf Course in Columbia.
The Missouri State University Board of Governors Executive Committee approved increases in tuition and fees for the 2022-2023 academic year at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSUWP) on April 20.
The Fulton County Fair recently awarded four scholarships to graduating seniors who live in Fulton County and have been active in the Fulton County Fair. Scholarship winners were recognized at the school awards programs.
Hannah Davis of West Plains is one of more than 700 students who received diplomas and were recognized as Harding University graduates for Spring 2022 during a commencement ceremony on May 7. Davis received a Bach elor of Science in child life.
On Wednesday, May 18, after receiving the legislation from the General Assembly, Governor Mike Parson signed HB 2909 into law, approving the proposed boundaries for Missouri’s eight congressional districts.
In the 1800s, peonies were one of the few flowers in bloom in late May. After the Civil War, mourners used peonies to adorn the graves of fallen soldiers on Decoration Day, which we now call Memorial Day.