West Plains Daily Digest Monday, June 01, 2026
Ty's Take
It's been a rough stretch on the roads around here—five crashes in a week, a woman dead down in Flippin, people hurt on the highway near Ava, and that's just what made the scanner. Summer's coming and so are the tourists heading south into Arkansas, the hay trucks moving between counties, everybody running faster because the season's short and the work's long. Sheriff's office is doing their job, picking up wanted men and fugitives, but there's only so much they can do when somebody's already made a bad decision behind the wheel. Drive like you know somebody's counting on you getting home.
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West Plains Daily Quill
Marlie Giles drives in 4 runs, Jocelyn Briski allows 1 hit and Alabama beats Nebraska 5-1 at WCWS
Top-seeded Alabama dominated the Women's College World Series with a 5-1 victory over Nebraska, snapping the Cornhuskers' impressive 27-game winning streak. Marlie Giles powered the Crimson Tide offense with a home run and four RBIs, while pitcher Jocelyn Briski delivered a complete-game...
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Ozark Radio News
Crash Friday Claims the life of a Flippin Woman
A Flippin woman died Friday night when her vehicle left Highway 178 in Marion County while navigating a curve and crashed. Arkansas State Police responded to the single-vehicle accident that occurred at 9:55 p.m. on May 29.
OzSBI to Host Identity Theft & Scams Lunch & Learn in June
The Ozarks Small Business Incubator is hosting a free lunch-and-learn session on June 24 focused on protecting against identity theft and online scams. The midday program will teach local business owners and residents how to defend themselves from hacking and fraud tactics.
FUGITIVE WITH COLORADO WARRANT ARRESTED IN HOWELL COUNTY
A 67-year-old Rolla man was arrested Saturday on multiple felony warrants, including a larceny charge from Colorado. Rocky Hart was booked into custody by Howell County deputies after being sought across state lines.
SKYFIRE RETURNS TO WEST PLAINS IN 2026
West Plains is bringing back the SkyFire fireworks celebration after a 12-year absence, with the event scheduled for July 3 at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds. The community gathering will feature food trucks, live entertainment, and fireworks at dusk.
A serious collision at the Highway 5 and Highway 14 junction in Ava left a Licking woman with significant injuries Sunday afternoon. A teenage driver's left turn struck a motorcycle, ejecting the rider onto the roadway.
Two Men Wanted for Theft in Mississippi Captured in Howell County
Two men wanted by Mississippi authorities for stealing over $140,000 in jewelry were captured in Howell County following a May 16 burglary investigation. Oxford police coordinated with local law enforcement to apprehend the suspects.
Two Vehicle Accident in Howell County
A Pomona woman received minor injuries Saturday morning when two vehicles collided at U.S. Highway 63 and Highway N in Howell County. The crash occurred when a westbound GMC Yukon pulled into the path of a northbound Chevrolet Silverado.
A Cabool man sustained moderate injuries Saturday evening when his vehicle ran off Highway B west of Raymondville and overturned, with troopers citing multiple traffic violations as contributing factors. The single-vehicle crash happened at 6:05 p.m. on May 30.
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