October 2024

S.L.U.D.G.E., CRAP plan to sue to stop land-application statewide

October 15, 2024

Craig Family Farms, LLC, and the environmental groups Stop Land Use Damaging our Ground and Environment (S.L.U.D.G.E.), LLC, and Citizens of Randolph County Against Pollution (CRAP), LLC, served formal notice to six organizations last week of their intent to file a lawsuit in federal court to stop the land-application of meat and food-processing waste and biosolids to Missouri farmland. Targeted as prospective defendants are the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and waste-management companies, Bubs, Inc.; Denali Water Solutions, LLC (Denali); HydroAg Environmental, LLC; Reed Environmental, LLC; and Synagro Technologies, Inc., (Synagro).

Yma Saubtine: State Rep. District 158 Questionnaire No. 1

October 15, 2024

The very reason I decided to run was my experience living in Eagle Rock, and having a business here. The rampant crime and drug activity has gone unchecked. There is little reason for the criminals of this area to stop, as there seems to be a complete lack of prosecution here.

More time needed

October 15, 2024

Tktroutman@cassville-democrat.com he Cassville football team wanted just a couple more minutes on the clock Friday, but time ran out in the middle of a comeback effort against Nevada, resulting in a 27-22 loss. Clay Weldy, Cassville football coach, said an inability to finish and Nevada’s ability to melt the clock were the biggest contributors to the result.

TroutMom Says: ‘I don’t know what choice I would have made – when I had a choice’

October 15, 2024

One of the major platforms in this 2024 election is a long-time sensitive and hot-button issue with extremely emotional arguments on both sides of the fence — reproductive rights. Since the overturning of Roe v.

After 5-month delay, Rodeo rides through Cassville

October 15, 2024

Jc King, of Stillwell, Okla., flips a calf on its side as he works to tie the animal down at the 84th Annual Cassville Rodeo on Saturday night.

Vegetative fires burn across county

October 15, 2024

A trio of fires struck Barry County over the weekend, all vegetative and all starting just days after the Barry County Commission enacted a burn ban until further notice. The first fire was on Friday west of Cassville and east of Exeter along Highway 76/86.

‘For unto us a child is born’

October 15, 2024

Restored, improved Nativity scene returning to cemetery hill in Cassville The hill of Oak Hill Cemetery will once again be lit with the life of Jesus this holiday season. Thanks to a donation by First State Bank of Purdy, the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the iconic Nativity scene will come to life renewed on Nov.

James “JD” Singley

October 15, 2024

James “JD” Singley, 87, formerly of Cassville, passed away October 9, 2024 in Springfield, Missouri. He was born July 7, 1937 in Truman, Arkansas.

Lee Shepherd

October 15, 2024

Lee Shepherd, 64, of Purdy, Mo., passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at his home. He was born September 15, 1960 in Monett, Mo., the son of Jim and Willodean (Swaffar) Shepherd, who preceded him in death.

Roy “Gene” McCracken

October 15, 2024

cCracken Roy “Gene” McCracken, 79, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, in his home in Springfield, Mo. under the care of Cox Springfield Health Hospice Unit.

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