March 2025

Kyle Troutman: Addressing AMI
With the official arrival of spring (we hope; this is Missouri after all), temperatures are rising, and the likelihood of another snow day grows slimmer and slimmer — and with it, the likelihood of another AMI day.

Cassville baseball under new management, returns 5 starters
Under new leadership coming off an 11-14 season, the Cassville baseball team is focused on the process.

Donnie Spears: The desires of your heart
“Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass.”

Lady Tigers satisfied with title shot season
In stark contrast to the last few years, the Exeter girls basketball program has a standout 2024-2025 season.
Lady Eagles build in return year
After an absent season due to low numbers, the Purdy girls basketball team was back in action this year and building toward a revamp of the program.
Juvenile injured in dirt bike wreck
A Shell Knob juvenile was injured on Saturday in a wreck at 4 p.m. at Elm Lane and Saratoga Lane in Shell Knob.

Delphia Lorene “Del” Holman
Delphia Lorene “Del” Holman, age 92, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at her home.

Weldon Reid Swindle
Weldon Reid Swindle, 82, of Washburn, Mo. passed away peacefully Friday, March 21, 2025 at his home.

Andrew Allen “Bub” Parker
Andrew Allen “Bub” Parker, 29, of Cassville, Mo. passed away on March 21, 2025, following a vehicle accident in Seligman, Mo.

Johnnie Douglas Bolton
Johnnie Douglas Bolton passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the age of 87, at his home.