Debbie Kober: Mulching it up a notch
Spring is in the air, garden cleanup is underway and a fresh layer of mulch gives any landscape or garden a clean look while suppressing weeds.
Matthew Barba: Why should you join the Missouri Sunshine Coalition? There’s strength in numbers
Every year, Sunshine Week is recognized across the United States as a time to celebrate government transparency. Only by seeing how decisions are made can we truly be informed about how – or if – our government is working for us.
Through the Years, March 19

50 YEARS AGO: DAYLIGHT SUNDAY VIEW OF BURNED SCHOOL — This is the view that attracted hundreds of visitors throughout Sunday. The gutted 51-year-old high school building on the Washburn campus of Southwest schools. Beside the right hand wall are four autos belonging to students on a field trip to St. Louis which were completely destroyed.
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.
Jobi Lynn George–Fuchs

Jobi Lynn George– Fuchs, 50, of Seligman, Mo. passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at her home.
Southwest 3rd at middle school scholar bowl event

Southwest 3rd at middle school scholar bowl event
Glenn Reagan Pennington, Sr.

Glenn Reagan Pennington, Sr., 74, of Golden, Mo., passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at his home.
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.
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.
News Briefs, March 19
The Exeter chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace will host a bed build on April 12, starting at 9 a.m., at Emmanuel Baptist Church, located at 821 Old Exeter Road in Cassville.


