West Plains Daily Digest Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Ty's Take
Marideth Sisco spent decades telling the stories of these hills—first as a reporter chasing the news, then as a voice on the radio bringing Ozark voices into living rooms across the region. She died this week at 82, and with her goes a particular kind of witness, the kind that comes from staying put in a place long enough to understand not just what happens, but why it matters to the people living through it. West Plains loses one of its keepers of memory, the sort of journalist who knew that a good story about these mountains was never really about the mountains at all.
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West Plains Daily Quill
Former Quill reporter, 'These Ozarks Hills' host Marideth Sisco dies at 82
Marideth Sisco, Missouri Master Storyteller, author, musician, and longtime West Plains Daily Quill reporter and columnist, has died at age 82. The death was confirmed to the Quill on Monday morning by close friends. Sisco was also known for her radio commentary, “These Ozarks Hills,” aired on...
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: The Washington Post on Kamala Harris pushing Democrats to pack the SCOTUS The rule of law for thee, but not … This item is available in full to subscribers. We have recently launched a new and improved website. To continue reading,...
Dietrich, No. 4 seed Virginia beat No. 2 seed Texas 4-3 for program's 7th NCAA men's tennis title
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Dylan Dietrich, the top-ranked singles player in the nation, rallied for a three-set victory over Sebastian Gorzny in the final match, and fourth-seeded Virginia beat No. 2 seed … This item is available in full to subscribers. We have recently launched a new and improved website....
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Ozark Radio News
Winona Police Chief Files Lawsuit Alleging Retaliatory Arrest by Shannon County Sheriff and Deputies
Winona Police Chief Chester Allan Brewer has filed a civil lawsuit in Shannon County, alleging he was unlawfully arrested by members of the Shannon County Sheriff’s Office earlier this year. The petition names Sheriff Steven Hogan, Deputies Kaleb Berkshire and Jacob Brixey, and the Shannon County...
The Zizzer Boys are Class 4 District Champions in Track and Field back-to-back to back Champions. The Zizzers Girls finished second at the district meet. Sectionals are in Waynesville this Saturday. Congratulations to Liberty Eagles Reed Tune, Parker Tune, Sawyer Morris, Jasper Melby, Ethan...
Baseball Opens SEC Tournament vs. No. 17 Ole Miss
HOOVER, Ala. – Mizzou baseball is set to open SEC Tournament play on Tuesday morning in its first-round matchup versus 17th-ranked and No. 9 seed Ole Miss at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. The game will be televised live on SEC Network with first pitch scheduled for 9:30 a.m. CT. Mizzou (23-30, 6-24...
The Royals dropped their series opener against the Red Sox. Kansas City lost to Boston 3-1 to begin a three-game set at Kauffman Stadium. Jac Caglianone drove in the team’s lone run on an RBI double in the seventh inning. Starting pitcher Seth Lugo was charged with his fourth loss after allowing...
Nashville To Be Announced As Host Of The Super Bowl In 2030
Nashville, Tennessee is expected to be announced as the host of Super Bowl LXIV in 2030. The decision is expected to be formally announced today as part of the NFL owners’ spring league meetings. It would be the first time Nashville will host the Super Bowl and it will be held in the Tennessee...
Houston Man Arrested After Attending Graduation While on Sex Offender Registry
A Houston man was taken into custody Friday after police say he attended the Houston R‑1 School District graduation ceremony despite restrictions tied to his status on the sex offender registry. According to a probable cause statement filed by the Houston Police Department, officers were alerted on...
West Plains Bank and Trust Scholarship Recipients Announced
West Plains, Mo. – Five area graduating seniors have received one-time, $2,000 scholarships from the West Plains Bank and Trust Company Employee Scholarship Program. The program, which began in 2014, is funded entirely by employees who, for $2 per pay period, support young people pursuing education...
Oregon County Sheriff’s Department Report
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Spring Vendor Market Brings Local Businesses Together in Mountain View
The Mountain View Community Center will host this year’s Spring Vendor Market, a two‑day event designed to bring the community together while supporting the growth of local small businesses. The market will be open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days in downtown Mountain View, offering shoppers a chance to...
Major Changes Coming to SNAP in Arkansas July 1st
Arkansas SNAP recipients will see significant changes soon under a new federal nutrition waiver set to take effect July 1, 2026. According to state officials, the waiver will prohibit the purchase of certain items—including soda, candy, and other unhealthy beverages—using SNAP benefits. The...
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