Eminence Daily Digest Saturday, May 16, 2026
Ty's Take
Eight years is a long time to wait for answers, longer still when the people supposed to be looking for them end up in the dock themselves. The charges coming down now against three people in the Tory Sanders case and the ongoing reckoning with former law enforcement—it's the kind of thing that changes how a county looks at itself, at who it trusted to keep the peace. This country's been held in that uncomfortable space between grief and doubt for long enough. Whatever comes next in these cases, at least there's movement. At least there's accountability being asked for, even if it's late.
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West Plains Daily Quill - Shannon County
Three charged with murder 8 years after Shannon Co. death
Three men have been charged with second-degree murder nearly eight years after a 20-year-old's body was found in the Jacks Fork River and initially ruled an accidental drowning. Austin Womack, Ronald Brawley III, and Zachary Watson face charges following a years-long push for justice by the...
Charges mount against former Shannon Co. law enforcement staff
Two former Shannon County Sheriff's Office employees have been charged with felonies, marking the fourth and fifth staffers from the department to face charges since November.
Ozarks Healthcare sets heart health events for February
Ozarks Healthcare will host free heart health screenings and educational dinners throughout February to address cardiovascular disease in the region. The community events include blood pressure checks, lipid panels, and presentations by interventional cardiologists at multiple locations.
Arctic blast to bring sub-zero chills; snow totals uncertain
An Arctic cold front is expected to sweep into the region this weekend, bringing sub-zero wind chills and potential snowfall ranging from a dusting to 8 inches or more. Forecasters say winter weather will likely cause at least minor travel disruptions, with a 50% chance of dangerously cold...
VFW Auxiliary launches military banner program
The VFW Auxiliary Post 3009 is launching a Military Tribute Banner Program in Mountain View to honor local veterans and active-duty service members through patriotic displays along downtown streets from Memorial Day to Veterans Day. Orders are being accepted through February 18 for the...
Local students named to State Tech dean’s list
Five local students from the Ozark region earned spots on State Tech's fall 2025 dean's list by achieving grade point averages between 3.5 and 4.0. The honorees are Carter Cutbirth of Ava, Daniel Eastman of Cabool, Wilson Masters of Dora, Sierra Green of Eminence, and Roan Brown of West Plains.
Summersville Branch Library launched a monthly book club open to all ages and is hosting a January book sale with proceeds supporting the Texas County Library system. The library has also expanded its collection with new fiction titles and continues regular programming including story time, crochet...
Current River Callers to host NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet Jan. 18
The Current River Callers chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host its annual Hunting Heritage Banquet on January 18 at the Winona school building to fund conservation projects and youth outdoor programs. Children 17 and under receive free program memberships with meal ticket...
Birch Tree woman dies in Christmas Day crash
A 70-year-old Birch Tree woman was killed in a head-on collision on U.S. 60 near Mountain View on Christmas morning when her vehicle crossed into the path of an oncoming truck. The crash marks the 36th traffic fatality in the nine-county highway patrol area this year, up from 31 in the same period...
MSHP trooper charged with rape; cases proceed against Shannon Co. deputies
A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper has been charged with second-degree rape following allegations he sexually assaulted a woman at her West Plains home in July, while three Shannon County deputies face separate charges including sexual misconduct and forgery. The charges represent an...
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