Kyle Troutman
Alleged beer thief wields knife at deputy
A Shell Knob man is facing two felonies after allegedly breaking into a Shell Knob business, stealing alcohol, then pulling a weapon on a Barry County deputy before being tased, fleeing, and ultimately detained.
DNR finalizing language for amended land-application rules
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is one step closer to issuing new permits to companies that land-apply wastewater and food and meat-processing residuals to farmland across southwest Missouri and elsewhere in the state.
Arts Council’s ‘The Lightning Thief’ swipes spotlight
Kaito Oliphant, as Mr. D (Dionysus), hits a key note in a number using a crutch as a microphone during the Cassville Arts Council’s “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” on Saturday at the Community Building at Crowder Cassville.
Wildcats enjoy wealth of returners
Following arguably one of the oddest seasons — with two losses to East Newton and a win over eventual Class 2 state champion Lamar — the Cassville football team is going into 2025 with a spark.
TroutMom Says: Lake Superior edition, Part II — Pushing through pain and fear
Picking up where I left off from Part I of this series, the next morning after my 10-mile hike as part of my solo camping trip in Munising, Mich,, I was thankfully much warmer, and after a very deep sleep, I dragged myself up and dressed for the day’s adventure — a full-day kayaking tour.
Through the Years, Aug. 27
30 YEARS AGO: FIRST TIME AT SCHOOL — These new kindergartners found a great way to beat the heat. In addition to fans blowing and lights off, these students got to enjoy Flavor-Ices. Students in Kathy Sheehy’s first grade class are pictured above.
Irene Carmack Hood (Fisher)
Irene Carmack Hood (Fisher), 95, of Shell Knob, Mo., passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Mo.
Michael Miller
Michael Miller, 77, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on August 20, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1948, in Miller, S.D., to Christine (Sahl) and Conrad Miller, who preceded him in death.
Reclaiming a depth of faith
School is officially back in session across our area.
Reba Loretta Adams
Reba Loretta Adams, 75, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at Granby House in Granby, Mo.
