Judith Lynne “Judy” Byrd

Judith Lynne “Judy” Byrd, 74, of Goodman, Mo. passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025.
Mike England

Mike England, of Exeter, Mo., passed away on January 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Coleen (McCullah) England, a brother, Allen England and sister-in-law, Jan England, a sister-inlaw, Pat McGuffey and her husband Butch McGuffey; mother-inlaw and father-in-law, Betty Sue and Gene Love and a brother-in-law, Donnie Love.
Exeter proposes bond issue for campus improvements
April 8, voters in the Exeter R-VI School District will have an opportunity to vote on the district investing in the future of its schools and students. Voters will be asked to approve the issuance of $2.5 million in General Obligation Bonds to fund critical improvements and new construction across the district’s facilities.
Flamenco master to play in Cassville
Cassville Arts Council hosting free concert Saturday [email protected] The Cassville Arts Council presents Ronald Radford, Flamenco guitarist, in concert at Crowder College at 7 p.m. on Saturday, performing the original Spanish Gypsy guitar music known as Flamenco.
Senior tax credit on ballot
Voters in Barry County will have the opportunity on April 8 to allow the county to pursue enacting Senate Bill 190, and six elected county officials are on record as being against the proposal. Senate Bill 190, which was BARRY COUNTY VOTE What: On Senate Bill 190 When: April 8 municipal election Outcome: Approval would allow county to freeze property tax levies for residents over 62 modified by Senate bill 756 in August 2024 authorizes counties to grant property tax credits to eligible senior citizen taxpayers.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Feb. 5

Meet Daizy Mae! She is an adorable coonhound mixed pup. Her date of birth is Nov. 10, 2024. She was found as a stray and is eager to go to her forever home where she can run, play and be loved.
News Briefs, Feb. 5
The Barry County Democratic Central Committee will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at The Pirate Sand Bar & Grill in Eagle Rock, located at 32573 Hwy.
Scoreboard, Feb. 5
The Cassville boys basketball team (4-13) has only seven games left before Class 4, District 12 action in Monett, and four of the seven games have Big 8 implications. The Wildcats are two weeks removed from a fifth-place finish at the 40th Annual Spokane Invitational, falling 59-52 to Strafford in the opening round, but rebounding with wins over Southwest and Ash Grove to take fifth.
Explore Monett through the years

Monett Historical Society and Museum offers multiple exhibits, artifacts BY JESSICA BREGER [email protected] Established in 1887, Monett has carved its place in American history as railroad town, but who can say just how impactful this town has been? The Monett…
Interior growth paying off for Cubs

Monett finishes runner-up at Southwest Holiday Tournament By Jared Lankford [email protected] A second-place finish at the Southwest Holiday Tournament was not what Monett had entirely hoped for to end the 2024 calendar year. Teams that earn the right to play…



