West Plains Daily Digest Sunday, August 02, 2026
Ty's Take
Thin week on the wires, which tells you something about January in Howell County. The blood bank's running short, the state's pushing folks to pay attention to what Washington's doing with social services, and the Department of Conservation's out buying tree seed from landowners who've got what they need. These aren't flashy stories, but they're the kind of thing that matters when you're actually trying to live here. The CBCO's been steady work for decades, and when they say donors are down, that's worth taking seriously. Same with the MDC keeping money flowing to folks managing their land right. This is how a region keeps its footing, one practical decision at a time.
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West Plains Daily Quill
Durnell, Pannett association clarified
The West Plains Daily Quill reviewed the professional relationship between 154th District Rep. Lisa Durnell and lobbyist Lisa Pannett after a reader raised ethics concerns about their July 22 Shield Maidens of Missouri event appearance. A records check found no ethics violations or financial...
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Ozark Radio News
MO. Dept. of Social Services Urges Residents to Stay Informed as Federal H.R.1 Changes Roll Out
The Missouri Department of Social Services is reminding residents that federal changes affecting public assistance programs will roll out over the coming months. The department urges Missourians to visit the official DSS H.R.1 website and rely on department communications for accurate information...
MDC Purchasing Tree Seed From Landowners for Select Species
The Missouri Department of Conservation's George O. White Tree Nursery in Licking is purchasing seeds from landowners for various tree species. Residents in south-central Missouri can bring collected seeds to the MDC Ozark Regional Office in West Plains.
CBCO Seeking Donors Amidst Low Donor Turnout Year and National Shortages
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks says it remains operational despite national blood shortages but is actively seeking more donors to maintain the local blood supply. The organization, which is the sole provider of blood, plasma, and platelets to the area, has experienced lower donor turnout...
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