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MSU-WP biology students participate in virology research
4+ hour, 13+ min ago (259+ words) In recent years, microbiologists and healthcare professionals have been looking for ways to counter the rise of drug-resistant bacteria, including research into viruses called bacteriophages, also known as phages. "The SEA-PHAGES program is a student research project designed for college…...
West Plains Public Library kicks off dinosaur-themed summer reading lineup
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (275+ words) The West Plains Public Library has launched its annual summer reading program, bringing a slate of free educational entertainment to local youth under this year's dinosaur-themed banner, "Unearth a Story." The library hosts the specialized programming each summer to foster…...
Mtn. Grove senior wins 2026 Congressional Art Competition
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (72+ words) West Plains Daily Quill Mtn. Grove senior wins 2026 Congressional Art Competition Mtn. Grove High School senior Jessie Carruthers has been named the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Missouri's 8th Congressional District. Please log in to continue Other items that…...
Mother seeks to set record straight on local internship
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (409+ words) West Plains Daily Quill Mother seeks to set record straight on local internship Last week, our state representative for District 154, Lisa Durnell, made a post on her Facebook page regarding her decision to decline an invitation from the Howell County…...
Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico's universal childcare program
2+ week, 2+ day ago (112+ words) West Plains Daily Quill Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico's universal childcare program It is up to a New Mexico judge to settle a challenge over the legality of New Mexico's fledgling universal childcare program, an ambitious and…...
DKG chapter welcomes new members
2+ week, 3+ day ago (62+ words) West Plains Daily Quill DKG chapter welcomes new members Three new members of the Delta Kappa Gamma Xi Chapter stand during their induction ceremony held in April at First Presbyterian Church in West Plains. The new inductees are, " Please log…...
A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to Sweden
2+ week, 4+ day ago (107+ words) West Plains Daily Quill A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to Sweden Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools from the next academic year as part of a broad reversal on the use of screens…...
Lincoln School Project announces three-day Juneteenth, centennial celebration
3+ week, 2+ day ago (177+ words) The Lincoln School Project will host a three-day Juneteenth and centennial celebration weekend from June 19 through June 21 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the historic Lincoln School while honoring African American history in the Ozarks. Originally constructed in 1926, Lincoln School…...
Patillo receives governor's award
4+ week, 5+ hour ago (164+ words) Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains announced Joanna Patillo, instructor of nursing, has been honored with the 2026 Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award was presented April 30 by university officials during a ceremony at Missouri State University in Springfield....
Linda Kinney wins giveaway drawing
4+ week, 7+ hour ago (25+ words) West Plains Daily Quill Linda Kinney wins giveaway drawing Please log in to continue Other items that may interest you...