Immigration and the Ozarks is the second installment to "Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks" Conversation Series, facilitated by Dr. Brooks Blevins, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, at the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) located inside Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. The event is free and open to the public. The event will be … [Read more...] about Immigration and the Ozarks, topic of second installment of OHRC Conversation Series – Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks
A total of 315 students will be candidates for graduation from Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) during the 2026 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 9, at the West Plains Civic Center. This includes 282 students who are eligible for associate degrees and 33 who are eligible for certificates. In addition, 101 students will be candidates for graduation from … [Read more...] about 316 students to receive degrees, certificates at MSU-WP Commencement May 9
The annual report on the Friends of the Garnett Library and an update on the Garnett Library will be the topics of the organization’s meeting from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, May 8, at the Garnett Library, 304 W Trish Knight St., in West Plains. Friends President Tiffany Young will give the annual report on the Friends activities and events during the past year, and Director … [Read more...] about Annual report, library update topics of Friends of the Garnett Library luncheon on Friday, May 8
Awards and accolades abounded when faculty, staff and students at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) gathered April 23 for the Celebration of Leaders student awards ceremony at the West Plains Civic Center. The annual event recognizes students for a variety of academic and leadership achievements and serves as the installation service for the new Student Government … [Read more...] about MSU-WP honors students at Celebration of Leaders
The academic spotlight shone brightly on Thayer High School once again as it claimed overall top honors at the 39th annual Interscholastic Contest held April 10 at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). With fierce competition from over 450 of the region’s sharpest students, representing 23 schools across southern Missouri and northern Arkansas, Thayer soared to … [Read more...] about Thayer takes top honors at 39th annual Interscholastic Contest