West Plains Daily Digest Sunday, July 05, 2026
Ty's Take
The power company's giving Willow Springs fair warning about Tuesday's outage, which is the civilized way to handle it—beats finding out when the well pump quits and the coffeepot goes cold. Meanwhile, if you've been holding out hope for a decent shot at a whitetail this year, the Ozark National Scenic Riverways has two managed hunts coming up, the kind of controlled opportunity that's getting rarer every season around here. Folks are already looking ahead to next summer's 4th of July parade, which tells you something about how we mark time in this country—we plan our celebrations the way we plan our hunts, knowing the calendar matters. Between the infrastructure work and the hunting seasons and the parades we're already dreaming about, it's the rhythm of a place that knows what it values and when.
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State Representative Lisa Durnell is encouraging constituents in District 154 to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday this Independence Day weekend. She's inviting residents to gather with family and community for traditional Fourth of July festivities.
Planned Power Outage Tuesday in Willow Springs
Willow Springs residents should prepare for a planned power outage starting Tuesday, July 7 at 9 p.m. Utility crews will perform a pole transfer that is expected to last 6 to 8 hours, affecting a specific area shown in the notice.
Ozark National Scenic Riverways Offers Two Special Managed Deer Hunts
Ozark National Scenic Riverways is opening applications through July 31 for two special managed deer hunts at Big Spring this fall, with separate events designed for youth hunters and mobility-impaired veterans. Ten hunters will be selected randomly for each hunt.
Video: 2026 Willow Springs 4th Of July Parade
Willow Springs held its Fourth of July parade in 2026, with video coverage available from local news.
Sky Fire 2026 drew a large crowd to the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds for fireworks and festivities. Give Local First thanked Ryan Miller's crew, food vendors, volunteers, and sponsors including McDonald's and the Hilburn-Vaini family for making the event successful.
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