Kyle Troutman
6 Retire From Southwest school district
A total of six Southwest School staffers retired last week at an end-of-the-year ceremony hosted by Superintendent Tosha Tilford.
Roaring Inn-to fine dining
After turning the ripe old age of 38 just a couple of weeks ago, I had my first-ever amuse-bouche.
The real graduation begins now
The caps have been tossed. The selfies have been taken. Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa shed more than a few tears. And, Aunt Maggie has told you at least four times that it seems like yesterday when you were playing tee ball and playing with the dirt the whole time.
Letter to the Editor — Yvonne Kerr: Quit fighting for me, work for me
So far, Barry County has the best county office holders anyone could possibly want.
Barbara Jean “Honey” Davis
Barbara Jean “Honey” Davis, 84, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Monday, May 25, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Mo. She was born January 11, 1942, in Licking, Mo., the daughter of Elmer and Dorine (Beasley) Poore, who…
Morgan Diane Huff
Morgan Diane Huff, 41, of Grain Valley, Mo. passed away Monday, May 18, 2026. She was born September 17, 1984 in Landstuhl, Germany, the daughter of Michael S. Poe and Wendy (Barrett) Poe. Survivors include her husband, Charles Huff, III;…
Carl Daniel Lewis
Carl Daniel Lewis, 92, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Mo. Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, Mo. He was born May 6, 1934, in Oak Ridge, Mo., the son of Robert and Jewell (Painter) Lewis,…
Catherine Sue (Hollingsworth) Wolff
Catherine Sue (Hollingsworth) Wolff, 67, of Galena, MO, passed away April 24, 2026. A private service was held for her at Yocum Pond Cemetery, Reeds Spring, MO. Born in Wyandotte County, Kansas City, KS, Cathy spent most of her youth…
‘Cats lay foundation on diamond
Wrapping up the season at 8-20, Cassville Baseball Coach Simon Beeson said his squad showed great flashes this season as they laid a foundation for campaigns to come.
Southwest middle school track shines
The Southwest Middle School track team wrapped up a highly successful season with 28 student-athletes competing throughout the spring.
