November 2024

Barry County Council on Aging seeks community support

November 12, 2024

The Barry County Council on Aging (BCCOA), a vital resource for local seniors, is reaching out to the community for financial support to continue offering essential services to senior citizens in Barry County. According to a Council press release, currently, the council’s programs and resources are funded exclusively by the Barry County Senior Citizens Tax Fund Board.

Hailey Grace Foster

November 12, 2024

Hailey Grace Foster, 26, of Washburn, Mo. passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Cox Monett Hospital in Monett, Mo.

Lora Lou Bruton

November 12, 2024

Lora Lou Bruton, 61, of Purdy, Mo. passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 surrounded by family and friends.

Rebecca Ann “Becky” Bates

November 12, 2024

Rebecca Ann “Becky” Bates, 74, of Shell Knob, Mo., passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at her home. She was born March 28, 1950, in Vincennes, Ind., the daughter of Russell William and Edith Mae (Powers) Wilson, who preceded her in death.

Lawrence Dean “Larry” Dudley, Sr.

November 12, 2024

Lawrence Dean “Larry” Dudley, Sr., 83, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at his home.

Middle school football teams win Big 8 Conference titles

November 12, 2024

After finishing the season undefeated this fall, both the Cassville Middle School Seventh and Eighth Grade Football Teams have been named Big 8 Conference Champs in their respective divisions. 'Both of these groups played with tremendous effort and I couldn’t be prouder of their progress,' said Robbie Artherton, Head CMS Football Coach.

3 return to floor for Wildcats

November 12, 2024

Young team to rely on experience to stay competitive The Cassville boys basketball team has only three returning starters this season, and the Wildcats will look to rely on their experience to stay competitive in the Big 8 and beyond. Caleb Reynolds, Cassville boys basketball coach, said the program is moving in the right direction, and the Wildcats aim to keep it that way.

It’s beginning to feel a lot like…

November 12, 2024

Brenda Broughton, who lives in the Roaring River area, puts the finishing touches on a decorative door spray, during a Christmas Open House hosted by Roaring River State Park Saturday morning. Sheila Harris/sheilaharrisads@ gmail.com.

Vets honored, crafts shared at Senior Center

November 12, 2024

Morgan Zinn, a 2024 Exeter graduate who is now in the U.S. Army, sings “Til the Last Shot’s Fired” by Trace Adkins during a Veterans Day luncheon on Friday at the Cassville Senior Center. Zinn also performed the National Anthem, and Gene Robbins also provided music at the event.

Third-grade Mighty Mites runners-up in Tournament of

November 12, 2024

After placing first in their division, the third-grade Cassville Wildcat Mighty Mite football team finished second at the Tournament of Champions in Harrison, Ark., falling to Seneca in the championship. On Saturday, the team earned a 12-6 win against Carthage, and in the championship on Sunday afternoon, after two lightning delays, the Wildcats suffered a 26-0 loss against the undefeated Indians.

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