Horner, Hays to sign ‘The Bouvier Blunder’

Local authors Jon Horner and Kerry Hays will sign and sell copies of "The Bouvier Blunder" beginning at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10, at Morgan's Hollow in Monett.
Through the Years, Oct. 7

30 YEARS AGO: RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY HELD AT SBCH — South Barry County Hospital held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Wednesday to mark the grand opening of their newly completed expansion project.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Oct. 7

Hey, I’m Bishop! I’m a striking 1-year-old German Shepherd mix with a splash of Pit Bull heritage, sporting a handsome tricolor coat at a solid 40 pounds.
Larry Duane Lucas, Sr.

Larry Duane Lucas, Sr., 58, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026. He was born December 19, 1967 in Grand Rapids, Minn., the son of James and Sandy (Ammerman) Lucas. Survivors include his wife Sherri Turner; his mother,…
Jackie Ray “Jack” White, Sr.

Jackie Ray “Jack” White, Sr., 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Seligman, Mo., on Saturday, October 3, 2026. He was born on January 28, 1950, in Garfield, Ark., the son of Merrill “Buster” Anderson White and Belva Juanita…
Nhia Cha Yang

Nhia Cha Yang, who resided in Purdy, Missouri passed away on September 20, 2026. He was born on April 5, 1964 in Pou Xong, Laos to the beloved Chong Xang Yang and wife Mee Xiong Yang. In 1974 to 1975,…
Denny Leroy Owens

Denny Leroy Owens, Sr., 73, of Aurora, Mo., passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026. He was born June 11, 1953 in Orville, Calif., the son of Arles and Ivy (Horn) Owens, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in…
Cindy Lee

Cindy Lee, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at her home in Cassville. Cindy was born on September 15, 1960, in Springfield, Missouri. She graduated from Aurora High School in Aurora, Missouri, in 1979. She later…
Barry County Helath Corner: People should get a flu vaccine every year for optimal protection against flu
CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older with rare exception. The reason for this is that a person’s immune protection from vaccination declines over time, so an annual vaccination is needed to get the “optimal”…
Wildcats rally but fall short against Lamar

Cassville erased a 14-point deficit Friday night against Big 8 foe Lamar, but the Wildcats could not complete the comeback, falling 28-21.



