Ozarks native creates community with pie

Kaitlyn McConnell, Springfield resident and Ozarks Alive digital magazine publisher, will be a featured guest speaker at the inaugural Barry County Bake Off and Dessert Benefit Auction, hosted by The Troutman Foundation, on Nov. 22.
Lady Wildcats finish 4th in Class 3

Cassville’s first-ever Final Four softball appearance ended short of a state title, but coach Jordan Savage said the experience was one his team — and Wildcat Nation — will never forget.
Kyle Troutman: Spirit of giving is in the air

When Barry County residents see a problem charity can solve, they jump into action. Putting our stories and pages together, I have a front row seat to all the good we can do for one another.
Through the Years, Nov. 5

50 YEARS AGO: LOST ITEMS NO PROBLEM — Items such as much needed eye glasses dropped in Table Rock Lake are no problem, providing you have the skill and all else required to be a SCUBA diver. A Cassville resident found this out recently when his glasses slipped from his pocket at Big M Boat Dock and went to the bottom.
Michele Rosellen Gaither

Michele Rosellen Gaither, age 49, of Fairview, Missouri passed away Wednesday, October, 29, 2025 due to a tragic house fire.
Cassville students explore future possibilities

Cassville student Carlos Barrientos, right, shakes the hand of a George’s Inc. representative at the annual Career Fair on Thursday at Cassville High School’s Performing Arts Center.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Nov. 5

Senior Dog Spotlight! Ward is a brindle Shepherd born about May 5, 2016. Ward has spent 9 years in the shelter and he truly deserves a loving home before winter arrives. He is a happy go lucky boy who is accustomed to leash walks and is crate trained. He does okay with other dogs, preferably older and larger in size. No cats preferably. He doesn’t like sharing food so would need to be fed separately. Ward knows commands, “sit,” “up,” and “shake.” There is nothing this boy won’t do for a treat. His ideal family will be gentle with him. He spent time in a foster home and does well with kids of all ages. Senior pet adoption rates are $25. Adopters can complete an application at www.havenoftheozarks. org/adopt. No appointment is needed. The Haven is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. All Haven of the Ozarks pets are fixed, up to date on their vaccinations, and microchipped.
Gary Dean White

Gary Dean White, 65, of Monett, Mo., passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at his home.
Sales taxes see big October rise
October sales tax distribution to Barry County cities and county government entities showed exceptional strength, pushing up revenues to almost every recipient.
Debra Jane May

Debra Jane May, 70, of Exeter, Mo., passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at CoxHealth Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo.




