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35 celebrate commencement in Purdy
Purdy graduate Will Henderson sprays silly string with a smile as he takes in the moment of celebration after graduating Saturday. A total of 35 Purdy seniors turned their tassels at the commencement ceremony. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
City hires PW director
Hagins has more than 10 years experience in city operations
Reading innovation drives Purdy success
Program in third year boosting student achievement
Barry County Youth Camp Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Donation-funded summer camp for children in need hosting Alumni Dinner
Hall retiring from Southwest after 45 years
Southwest Elementary School Secretary Debbie Hall is retiring this year after 45 years of service to Southwest school district. She started working in the elementary cafeteria when her own children were in elementary school, later moving into the position of elementary secretary. Hall has watched many children go through Southwest Elementary School. She has seen them become parents and grandparents to the students currently attending Southwest schools. She has taken great pride in knowing the families and loving them without judgement or criticism. “Hall has been a priceless asset to the school and will be truly missed,” a school press release said. “Her presence in the community will be known forever.” People may visit the school to take a picture with Hall, share a memory or wish her a happy retirement between now and the end of summer school. Cards may be mailed to: Debbie Hall, 529 E. Pineville Rd., Washburn, MO 65772. Contributed photo
Big win in the Big 8
The Cassville art program celebrated a massive victory recently, sweeping the Big 8 Art Show's Best in Show awards and winning a total of 77 awards in the competition.
Run raises funds for women battling cancer
Emily Brooks, left, 15, accepts a medal from her mother, April Brooks, left middle, as her sister Hannah Brooks, right middle, 12 and grandmother, Carol Griffin, congratulate her for completing her race at the Power of Pink's event on Saturday morning at the Wheaton City Park.
White supremacist receives life for kidnapping, murder
A California man was sentenced recently to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for aiding and abetting the kidnapping and murder of a northwest Arkansas man.
News Briefs, May 14
Roaring River State Park will host Kids’ Fishing Day on Saturday. Youth will have the opportunity to fish all day for free and connect with nature through a variety of activities.
