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The Mountain Grove R-III School Board announced some personnel moves in their March 19 meeting.Nick Openshaw was hired as the new Mountain Grove Middle School Principal.Employment was approved for Logann Driskell-Skyles, Speech Language Pathologist; Joseph Holt, maintenance; and elementary teachers...
Dr. Dennis Lancaster
After more than three decades of dedicated service to Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), Chancellor Dr. Dennis Lancaster has announced his retirement, effective July 1, 2025.Lancaster’s career at MSU-WP has spanned multiple roles, each contributing to the growth and success of the...
The Mountain Grove High School Alumni Association parade will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025.The 50th year alumni Class of 1975 will coordinate the parade, which will take place at 11 a.m.“The parade is a great way for alumni to show their spirit for MGHS and to see other classmates,” said Gary...
Wright County students recently competed in the District 3 Solo and Small Ensemble Music Festival held in West Plains.Several students qualified for state with exemplary “1” ratings. Results are also shown as listed on the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) website.State...
A long list of Mountain Grove R-III School District administrators had their employment contracts renewed for the 2025-2026 school year during closed session of the School Board meeting held on Feb. 19.One administrator’s name not on that list was Mountain Grove Middle School Principal Dr. Lori...
Missouri State University awarded 1,437 degrees to students in fall 2024.The commencement ceremonies took place Dec. 13, 2024, at Great Southern Bank Arena. The following local students earned degrees:Mountain Grove’s Gracie Anderson, graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Accounting, and Samuel...
State Rep. Bennie Cook, and other members of the Missouri House of Representatives continue celebrating FFA Week at the Missouri State Capitol. One of the highlights of the week is Drive Your Tractor to Work Day, where FFA members from across the state gather in Jefferson City to honor and support...
In the Feb. 10 Mansfield R-IV School District Board meeting, former Norwood Principal Adam Hill was officially hired to take over the position in the 2025-26 school year. Principal contracts were extended through the 2026-27 school year were approved for Zak Konyha and Joe Garrison.Other moves...
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) recently awarded donor-funded scholarships from the Missouri State University Foundation to students for the 2024-2025 academic year.The students were selected based on criteria established by the donors of the scholarships, university...