West Plains Daily Digest Thursday, July 23, 2026
Ty's Take
The Howell County Sheriff's Office is hiring, which means somebody around here saw an opening and decided to take a swing at it, and that's how these things work in county government. Meanwhile, Route VV's down to one lane for pavement work, the blood bank's coming through Willow Springs next week, and Thayer's got applications open for their next budget cycle. Nothing flashy in any of it, but that's the real machinery of a county seat, the kind of steady work that keeps things running. You can watch the Mizzou opener or the Cardinals if you've got the time tonight, but first thing tomorrow morning somebody's got to be at the sheriff's office ready to sign up, and somebody else's got to be ready to patch that road.
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Ozark Radio News
Zizzer football will hold Iron Zizzer Night tonight at 5:30pm, inviting parents to watch players demonstrate their strength gains from summer training. The event will showcase bench press, squat, and clean lifts that the team has been working toward.
The Missouri Tigers will open their 2026 football season at home on Thursday, September 3rd at 7pm against Arkansas Pine Bluff at Memorial Stadium. Fans can tune in to all Tiger games on Q94 93.9.
The Cardinals defeated the Angels 1-0 in Anaheim to prevent a three-game sweep, with JJ Wetherholt's solo home run in the sixth inning providing the winning run. Hunter Dobbins earned the victory with six scoreless innings pitched.
The Royals scored five runs in the seventh inning to edge the Giants 5-4 at home, with Salvador Perez hitting a two-run homer that also tied his franchise record. Lane Thomas added a two-run single to cap the decisive rally.
Baxter County Sheriff Notifying Public of Utah Sex Offender Now in the County
The Baxter County Sheriff's Office is notifying residents that a sex offender from Utah, Kaide Hall, has registered with the office after relocating to the county. Hall is listed at 263 Glencrest Lane.
Howell County Sheriff’s Office Hiring for Deputy Position
The Howell County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for a Deputy Sheriff position. The department is seeking a dedicated professional to serve the citizens of Howell County through law enforcement and community engagement.
Thayer Issues Notice on Competitive Cycle Application for 2026
Thayer has issued a notice regarding the competitive cycle application process for 2026.
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is hosting a blood drive in Willow Springs on Thursday, July 30, offering donors the chance to help the sole supplier of blood products to over 40 regional hospitals. Summer perks will be available for those who donate.
West Plains Police released their incident reports covering the week of July 13 through July 19, 2026.
Route VV in Howell County Reduced For Pavement Repairs
Route VV in Howell County between Route 63 and Route PP near Brandsville will be reduced to a single 10-foot lane while the Missouri Department of Transportation repairs pavement. The work is scheduled for Monday, August 8 through Thursday, August 13 from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
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