Kyle Troutman
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: Mission accomplished
The last week of February every year has repeatedly come to be one of the most coverage-heavy weeks of the year — and while 2026 gave no shortage of challenges, it gave as many rewards.
American Insights — Dakoda Pettigrew: A centennial call for freedom
American independence at one hundred years, The New York Times wrote on Tuesday, July 4, 1876, was nothing short of “a complete century of trial.”
Through the Years, March 4
40 YEARS AGO: AT THE FINISH LINE — Cassville Cub Scouts Jeff Crumpler and Lane Truman are shown watching their Pinewood Derby entries finish a heat.
Jessie Mae “Chubby” Starnes
Jessie Mae “Chubby” Starnes, age 80, of Rogers, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2026. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Circle of Life in Bentonville, Arkansas.
LaVeta Crowe
LaVeta Crowe, 65, of Cassville, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Cassville.
Elbert “Wayne” Allen
Elbert “Wayne” Allen, 91, of Jenkins, Mo. passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at his home.
Austin Leon Deans
Austin Leon Deans, 47, of Purdy, Mo. passed away on February 23, 2026, in Purdy.
Cindy Ann Greathouse
Cindy Ann Greathouse, 59, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers, Ark.
Brian Xeitli Hamilton
Brian Hamilton was born on November 17, 1963, in Grandview, Mo. to Len and Doris Hamilton, who preceded in death.
Loren “Lavon” Russell
Loren “Lavon” Russell, 88, of Monett, Mo. passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at home.
