West Plains Daily Digest Sunday, September 13, 2026
Ty's Take
Leonardo DRS landed a ninety-six-million-dollar defense contract for launching system electronics, which means there's still federal money flowing into the Ozarks economy through manufacturing work that doesn't make the evening news back in the cities. Meanwhile, HOBA's back in town this month with String Union playing live, which is the kind of thing that reminds you why people stick around these hills even when the big opportunities pull them elsewhere. We've also got the usual run of trouble on the roads around Willow Springs and a felony warrant arrest up in Tecumseh, the kind of police blotter entries that show up in every small county paper in America. But that's the real economy of a place like this, isn't it: defense contracts and live music, steady work and steady problems, the federal government and the local stage existing side by side.
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Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 11:35PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
High temperatures today will reach the lower to middle 90s. Combined with the humidity, heat index values will rise to near or just above 100 degrees this afternoon. If you have outdoor plans, prepare for impacts from the heat by staying hydrated, wearing cool, loose-fitting clothing and, taking fre...
Ozark Radio News
Leonardo DRS has secured $96 million in contracts to manufacture electronics hardware for the U.S. Navy's MK 41 Vertical Launching System, a critical missile launching platform used on naval vessels. The company will provide essential components supporting this premier shipborne weapons system.
HOBA Returning to the Ozarks this Month; String Union Plays Live in Studio
The bluegrass band String Union performed live at KUKU radio in West Plains, Missouri to promote the upcoming HOBA Bluegrass Fall Festival scheduled for September 24-26 at HOBA Park in the Ozarks. The festival marks the return of the popular regional music event this month.
Motor Vehicle Accident Ends in Arrest in Willow Springs
A Willow Springs police officer responding to a motor vehicle accident on East Main Street on September 5th made an arrest during the investigation. The crash response on the early morning call led to charges for one of the drivers involved.
Techumseh Man Arrested On Active Felony Warrant & Posession of Firearms
Ozark County Deputies Sherman and Lane arrested Tecumseh resident Jeremiah Evans on August 30th on an active felony warrant and discovered he was in possession of firearms as a convicted felon. Evans was booked into the Ozark County Jail following the arrest.
Ali, a one-year-old calico domestic longhair cat, is available for adoption through the Humane Society of North Central Arkansas. The curious and playful feline is ready to find her forever home.
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