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West Plains Daily Digest Monday, August 24, 2026

Ty's Take

School starts in a few weeks and the Highway Patrol is out front with the reminders, which tells you something about how serious things get once the buses roll again. Meanwhile, the Senior Resource Fair coming up on the 11th will draw folks who've got their own safety concerns, their own worries about staying independent and managing what comes next. And West Plains Bank just moved $368,000 in grant money through the Federal Home Loan Bank to help people afford housing in this county. It's a quiet week on the surface, the kind of week that doesn't grab headlines, but it's exactly the kind of week that shapes whether families stay rooted here or drift away. That's the real story in Howell County right now.

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Back to School Safety reminders from Missouri State Highway Patrol

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is urging parents to discuss traffic safety with students as they prepare for the 2026-27 school year. Drivers should also be ready for increased traffic around schools, following a year that saw one death and 284 injuries in school-related traffic incidents in...

Senior Resource Fair in West Plains September 11th

Heart of the Ozarks United Way will host its fourth annual Senior Resource Fair on Friday, September 11th in West Plains. The free event provides seniors, families, and caregivers access to resources and support services for quality aging care.

West Plains Bank With Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Awards $368,000 in Grants

West Plains Bank and Trust Company partnered with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to distribute $368,000 in grants to 10 local recipients. The bank contributed $92,000 while the Federal Home Loan Bank provided $276,000 in matching funds through its Member Impact Fund.

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