The following births were reported by Texas County Memorial Hospital:
• Noah Chester Coffey was born March 16, 2017, to Justin and Andrea Coffey of Licking. Wt. 8 lbs. 5 ozs.
• Joseph Wade Allen was born March 17, 2017, to R.D. and Ashley Allen of West Plains. Wt. 7 lbs. 7 ozs.