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West Plains Daily Digest Sunday, October 11, 2026

Ty's Take

A juvenile got hurt in a crash Saturday afternoon, which is the kind of news that stops you cold when you've got kids of your own or grandkids running around these roads. The details are still coming in, but any accident involving a young person deserves a hard look at what happened and whether it could've been prevented. That's not meant as finger-pointing, just the simple fact that we lose people on these curves and straightaways every year, and most times it comes down to speed or attention or a split-second choice. Meantime, down in Ava and over in Mansfield, folks are gearing up for the better part of fall, chili cook-offs and dog festivals filling out the calendar the way they should. That's the rhythm of this country: the hard moments mixed in with the community gatherings that keep us tied together.

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Juvenile Injured in Saturday Afternoon Crash

A juvenile received treatment for minor injuries Saturday afternoon after a two-vehicle collision five miles south of West Plains on County Road 8780. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the 4:15 p.m. crash involving a westbound 2005 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 35-year-old West...

Ava Farmers Market plans chili cook off

The Ava Farmers Market is hosting a Chili Cook Off on Saturday, October 17, from 8 a.m. to noon at the market gazebo located at 215 E. Jefferson St. in Ava. The event invites area cooks and community members to participate in the competition and show their support.

Barktober Fall Fest set for Oct. 17 in Mansfield

Trusting K9 Training Center in Mansfield will hold Barktober Fall Fest on Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their new facility. The celebration will feature live music, canine demonstrations, local vendors, and fall activities for pet lovers and the community.

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