Cassville man charged with attempted murder in jail
A Cassville man is facing multiple felonies after an altercation inside the Barry County jail where he allegedly stabbed another inmate with an improvised shank.
Almost open!

The 7th Street Bridge has been paved and is near opening. A ribbon cutting for the bridge will be held on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.
Purdy superintendent issues statement on late board president
Travis Graham, superintendent of the Purdy School District, recently issued a statement on the passing of Board President David Young, who died on March 14.
News Briefs, March 25
Absentee voting for the April 7 General Municipal Election is ongoing at the Barry County Clerk’s Office in Cassville, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two-week in-person, no-excuse absentee voting began Tuesday.
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: An honor to be shared

Newspapers generally deliver news, not make it.
Community Voices — Janet Mills: Legacy that blooms each Spring

Since trading an urban lifestyle for rural life in Cassville more than twenty years ago, I am still learning to settle into the rhythms of springtime in the Ozarks.
John Tiedeman: Questions about tax proposals
Why should the citizens of Washburn vote for a 1% tax for public safety when the Chief of police stated that the Washburn Police Department would be self-sufficient and the city already gets over $5,000 per month from taxes?
Through the Years, March 25

30 YEARS AGO: NEW BOARDWALK WINDS ALONG FLAT CREEK — Work on Cassville's Greenway trail continued this week as contractors build guard rails on a raised boardwalk located to the south of the 13th Street bridge.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, March 25

Meet Sweet Potato Biscuits. He is a super loving cat and his date of birth is May 29, 2025. He loves attention and treats.
Renee “Mimi” Baldwin

Renee “Mimi” Baldwin —also known as Mimister, NayBob, Mama Llama, best friend, Babe, and Mama—graced the earth with her legendary presence July 30, 1970. The beloved daughter of Chalk and Ginger Baldwin, Renee made her mark on the world in a way that will not soon be forgotten.



