August 12, 1927
Country music legend Porter Wagoner was born in West Plains on this day. He worked for years in Springfield on Radio and TV.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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