Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) officials announced today that Crockett W. Oaks III, associate vice chancellor of business support services, will leave the university to assume the full-time role of executive director of the Lincoln School Project, the historic preservation and cultural engagement organization he and his wife, Tonya, founded in July 2023. Oaks … [Read more...] about Crockett W. Oaks III to depart MSU-West Plains to lead Lincoln School Project as executive director
Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a special presentation on "The Tale of the Carol: Exploring the Musical Traditions of Christmas" presented by Rocky Long at 6 p.m. at the Garnett Library on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. This event is sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts and the Ozarks Heritage … [Read more...] about OHRC to host presentation on how holiday music has been shaped by a blend of cultural influences Dec. 9
Officials with Ozark Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation on "The Cherokee Nation,” at 6 p.m. at Garnett Library on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Refreshments provided. Guest speaker, Carol Silvey, emeritus professor of history at MSU-WP, will present the topic about the Cherokee nation from 16th to the 21st … [Read more...] about OHRC to host “The Cherokee Nation” Nov. 11
Officials with the Kloz Klozet invite everyone to their "Cheers to Strong Women" fashion show and luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at the West Plains Country Club, 1402 Country Club Dr., in West Plains. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Garnett Library and benefits the Garnett Library at Missouri State University-West Plains. Fashion Show … [Read more...] about “Cheers to Strong Women” theme of fall fashion show benefitting the Garnett Library
From Archives to Ancestry Knowing about your ancestors is interesting and sometimes surprising! Beginning a search for elusive ancestors can become a fascinating activity and many of the methods of search are easy and can be done in spare time. More intensive search can involve using various sources from the internet and sometimes visits to cemeteries, courthouses, and state … [Read more...] about OHRC to host presentation on genealogical resources Oct. 14