March 2025

Trojans building for future
Coming off back-to-back district championships, it was a tall order for the Southwest boys basketball team to reach the same heights this season.
Man charged for attempting to steal rings from woman’s hands
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Washburn man who allegedly attempted to take rings off the fingers of a victim at Cassville establishment.
April 8 election filings, issues determined
Voters will take to the polls on April 8 throughout Barry County to vote on numerous city and school board positions, as well as some tax issues and bonds.

Glenn Reagan Pennington, Sr.
Glenn Reagan Pennington, Sr., 74, of Golden, Mo., passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at his home.

Jobi Lynn George–Fuchs
Jobi Lynn George– Fuchs, 50, of Seligman, Mo. passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at her home.

William Hodgson: Kingdom living
A well-known passage for living in the Kingdom of God is found in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapters 5 through 7.
Seligman police asking for sales tax
The city of Seligman is proposing a 1-cent law enforcement sales tax on the April 8 ballot, aiming to increase staff and total coverage hours in the city.

Law office team wins Trivia Night
The Malcontents, a team representing Ellis, Cupps and Herrin, were crowned Trivia Night champions on March 7, by winning the overall competition.

Southwest 3rd at middle school scholar bowl event
Southwest 3rd at middle school scholar bowl event

Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, March 19
Meet gorgeous Jimmy Blue Eyes! He is a tricolor Australian Shepherd mix estimated to be about 1 year old.