Howell County News

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

Feeding Howell County kids while D.C. stalls

As the federal government shutdown continues and faraway decision-makers decide when, if, and how food assistance funding will be released, Howell County school districts say they are committed to keeping kids fed at school.

“Kids don’t learn if they are hungry,” said Dr. Wesley Davis.

Click through to the website to read what three superintendents have to say about keeping kids fed.

https://howellcountynews.com/local/feeding-howell-county-kids-while-dc-stalls
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11/07/2025

LAST CALL FOR VETERANS DAY PHOTO SUBMISSIONS!

Today, Friday, Nov. 7, is the last day to submit a photo of yourself or your favorite veteran to be featured in the Veterans Day issue of Howell County News. Drop off your photos at the news office by 5:00 p.m. or email them to [email protected].
When submitting a photo, please include the veteran’s name, branch, rank, and dates of service. Stories of favorite memories in service and places traveled will also be gratefully accepted.

Pictured: Last year's Salute to Local Veterans featuring the Wards/Stuarts of Willow Springs and Gretchen Creighton of Mountain View.

11/06/2025

Senior tax credits pull $236k from schools, fire departments

The first year’s numbers are in, and in Howell County, property tax credits for seniors are going to pull $236,387.66 from local schools, fire departments, and ambulance districts.

Click the link in the comments to learn more about how this tax credit is impacting Howell County Institutions.
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11/05/2025

FREE ARTICLE: WS R-IV launches community survey

With the departure of Superintendent Dr. Marty Spence at the end of the current school year, R-IV Schools have begun the search for the district’s next top administrator. Part of this process is gathering community input, the district announced Tuesday.

Click the link in the comments to find the link to the survey. This content is free to all users.

11/05/2025

The news office is closed today due to illness.

Please email [email protected] for assistance.

11/04/2025

If you sent us a deer picture, it's in the paper this week! On stands now!

It's Youth Season!! 🦌 🦌 🦌

Elijah Roberts, of Willow Springs, with his bow kill: a 10-point buck taken on October 22.

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SHARE YOUR PHOTO - Howell County youth hunters and those with local ties are encouraged to send in their youth deer harvest photos and information for print in an upcoming edition of the Howell County News.

Include this information:
• the hunter’s name, age and city of residence,
• parents' names,
• who he or she was hunting with if they were hunting with an adult,
• the date the deer was killed,
• the general area where it was killed,
• whether the deer was a doe or buck,
• how many points the rack had
• how the hunter is connected to Howell County, if it’s not otherwise obvious; and
• any other interesting information.

Email photos to [email protected] or bring them to the News office during business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday).

11/02/2025

The Civil War Destruction of the Irish Catholic Community at Wilderness

It was this time of year, in October 1863, that a Union cavalry patrol rode into the colony and surprised a group working in a field harvesting and threshing wheat along the Eleven Point River.

Click below to read this historical recounting.

https://howellcountynews.com/history/civil-war-destruction-irish-catholic-community-wilderness

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This and many other stories on howellcountynews.com are behind a paywall. Everyone gets two free stories at week on the website before the paywall hits. If you like our work, we invite you to support independent, locally owned journalism in your community. A year of unlimited online access is only $40.

11/02/2025

It's Youth Season!! 🦌 🦌 🦌

Elijah Roberts, of Willow Springs, with his bow kill: a 10-point buck taken on October 22.

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SHARE YOUR PHOTO - Howell County youth hunters and those with local ties are encouraged to send in their youth deer harvest photos and information for print in an upcoming edition of the Howell County News.

Include this information:
• the hunter’s name, age and city of residence,
• parents' names,
• who he or she was hunting with if they were hunting with an adult,
• the date the deer was killed,
• the general area where it was killed,
• whether the deer was a doe or buck,
• how many points the rack had
• how the hunter is connected to Howell County, if it’s not otherwise obvious; and
• any other interesting information.

Email photos to [email protected] or bring them to the News office during business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday).

11/01/2025

Fall sports wrap up

Some seasons wrapped while others are fighting their way through district play on the road to a state championship.

Click the link in the comments for fall sports season ending comments.

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