West Plains Daily Digest Saturday, August 22, 2026
Ty's Take
The Lindeman case sitting in front of Judge Prewitt carries the weight of this whole county's understanding of when a man can defend what's his, and that's not something to rush through paperwork on. Meanwhile, the scholarship created for Kamie Langston reminds us that talent raised up in these hills sometimes finds its way to bigger stages, and when it does, it matters that we remember where it came from. The Ozark Heritage Festival's music lineup will draw people from three counties over like it does every year, the blood drive in Mountain View keeps our regional medical center running the way Ozarks Medical Center depends on, and the yard sales across the region mean people are turning over what they don't need anymore, which is how it goes when seasons change. Six names in the obits this week, ranging across this country from Eminence to here, and that's what a slow August looks like when you add it all up.
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West Plains Daily Quill
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Lindeman seeks case dismissal, claims self-defense in fatal shooting
A West Plains man charged in connection with a fatal shooting at a Paula Drive property has filed motions seeking dismissal based on self-defense claims under Missouri's Castle Doctrine law. The 77-year-old defendant, Larry R. Lindeman, contends he armed himself with a shotgun in November 2025...
New MSU-WP scholarship honors late actor, mentor Kamie Langston
Missouri State University-West Plains has established two annual scholarships named after Jon McKamie Langston, a West Plains native and performer who died in February at age 52. Each year beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, two recipients studying speech, debate, theater, or planning to live...
Music line-up announced for 32nd annual Ozark Heritage Festival
The 32nd annual Old Time Music Ozark Heritage Festival will take place October 16 and 17 in downtown West Plains, featuring free admission and two days of live music from regional bluegrass, folk, blues, and jazz performers beginning at noon. Headliners include The Lacewings on October 16 and...
2026 West Plains Zizzers Cheer Roster
The West Plains Daily Quill published a roster listing for the 2026 West Plains Zizzers Cheer team.
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Free Educational Workshop on Estate Planning Next Month
Ford Estate Planning and the MU Extension Office in West Plains are hosting a free educational workshop on estate planning and late-life long-term care next month at the MU Extension Common Area located at 1376 Bill Virdon Boulevard in West Plains.
Go Wild About Saving Lives at the Mountain View Community Blood Drive September 11
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and Dickerson Park Zoo are partnering to host a community blood drive in Mountain View on September 11, inviting residents to donate blood and support lifesaving efforts throughout the fall season.
Willow Springs City Wide Yard Sale October 9-10
The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce will host a Fall City-Wide Yard Sale on October 9 and 10, 2026, with the City of Willow Springs waiving permit fees for residents clearing out their closets, garages, and storage spaces during the weekend event.
Ozark County Sheriff’s Office Reports 8-21-26
The Ozark County Sheriff's Office published an activity report for August 21, 2026.
Graveside funeral services for Ora 'Claudene' Freeman, 90, of Willow Springs will be held Monday, August 24 at Willow Springs City Cemetery at 10 a.m., with arrangements by Robertson-Drago Funeral Home in West Plains.
Funeral services for Mary Kathleen Welch, 76, of Salem, Arkansas will be held Monday, August 24 at Barker Funeral Home in Salem, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. and burial at Wiseman Cemetery in Wiseman, Arkansas.
Funeral services for Barbara Ann White, 76, of Willow Springs will be held Monday, August 24 at Evans Funeral Home in Houston at 2 p.m., with visitation at 1 p.m. and burial in Friendship Cemetery near Raymondville, Missouri.
John Edward Tranbarger, 88, of Mountain View passed away on August 18, 2026, after a lifetime that included 62 years of marriage and three decades working for General Motors.
Carolyn Sue Redman, 79, of Winona passed away on August 17, 2026, at her home after devoting more than 40 years of her career to Paramount.
Memorial services for Ruth Lavonne Collins, 84, of Vanzant will be held Saturday, August 22 at Renovation Church in Mansfield at 2 p.m., with arrangements by Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home in Mansfield.
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