West Plains Daily Digest Thursday, October 08, 2026
Ty's Take
Most days around here you don't notice the power lines until something goes wrong with them, which is why that October 14th outage notice deserves a real look at your calendar. Planned maintenance beats emergency repairs every time, but it's the kind of thing that hits different when you're running a cattle operation, managing medication at home, or trying to keep business moving through town. If you've got something running on electricity that can't afford to stop for a few hours, now's the time to get ahead of it. The county's fire departments are out in Willow Springs this weekend doing what they do best, and meanwhile the folks working to keep the lights on are doing theirs. Both matter.
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Planned Power Outage in West Plains October 14th
West Plains City Utilities will conduct a planned power outage on Wednesday, October 14, starting at 8:00 a.m. and lasting into the afternoon along County Road 1770. The outage is necessary while electric crews upgrade approximately 1,300 feet of primary electric line in the area.
Howell County Fire Engine Rally Saturday in Willow Springs
The Howell County Fire Engine Rally will take place Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Willow Springs with a full day of family-friendly activities and first responder events. The day begins at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast at the American Legion at 1021 North Walnut, followed by a 9 a.m. fire truck parade.
Business Women First Marketing Roundtable at OzSBI Scheduled
Business Women First will host a Marketing Roundtable focused on brand building and business growth on October 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ozarks Small Business Incubator. The luncheon event will provide women entrepreneurs with practical marketing advice and real-world business examples.
Election Scam Texts Reported in Marion County Arkansas
Marion County officials are alerting residents to fraudulent text messages claiming that voter registrations have expired and directing people to click malicious links. The County Clerk's Office warns that these scam texts are circulating across parts of Arkansas and urges residents to disregard...
Mountain Grove Shop With a Hero 2026 — APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
The Mountain Grove Police Department has opened applications for its 2026 Shop With a Hero program, which pairs local children with law enforcement officers for a holiday shopping experience. The initiative aims to create positive relationships between youth and police while making the season...
Attorney General Hanaway Files Lawsuits To Stop Animal Welfare Violations
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, working with the Missouri Department of Agriculture, has filed lawsuits against two animal care operators for repeated violations of state animal welfare laws. The legal actions seek to halt ongoing mistreatment and ensure full compliance with inspection...
National 4-H Week runs October 4-10 and celebrates the nation's largest youth development organization. The MU Extension in Howell County is hosting informational nights in West Plains to recognize this important week and encourage community participation.
Featured Pet of the Day- Apple
Apple, a 4-year-old Pit Bull Terrier, is available for adoption through The Humane Society of North Central Arkansas. The curious and social dog loves exploring but needs more human interaction and attention from a permanent home.
Class 2 District 8 volleyball tournament seedings are set with Liberty as the top seed and Cabool as the two seed, both receiving first-round byes. First-round matches on Tuesday, October 20 include Houston versus Willow Springs at 6:30 p.m. and Thayer versus Gainesville at 5 p.m.
Lady Zizzer Volleyball Coach Hailey Beazley
Local sports coverage features an interview with the Lady Zizzer volleyball head coach Hailey Beazley discussing the team's season and outlook.
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