Barry County Health Corner: A bad septic system is a crappy problem
Septic systems are the unsung heroes of public health, treating wastewater for roughly one in five U.S. homes.
Painting up the pocket park

Cassville art student Lili Naugle paints a portion of the new mural being painted at the incoming pocket park where the former Hall Theatre stood in Cassville. Williams said the class aims to have the mural completed by the week of June 20.
Alumni unite!

Cassville Alumni Association members gather to enjoy food catered by BBQ Station before the scholarship ceremony began at the annual Alumni Banquet, held at the Cassville High School commons area.
Man charged for shooting
A Shell Knob man is being held in the Barry County jail on four felony charges after allegedly shooting a victim during an altercation.
Purdy school board reviews state law action
There was both good news and bad news at the Purdy school board meeting in May as district leaders try to navigate uncertain financial waters.
Exeter woman charged with setting trailer ablaze
An Exeter woman had been charged with two felonies after allegedly setting a trailer home on fire while a person was sleeping inside.
Cassville man dies in sidewipe wreck
A Cassville man died in a wreck at 8:20 p.m. on May 25 on Farm Road 2020, one mile south of Cassville.
Through the Years, June 3

30 YEARS AGO: Karen Hester’s class views the equipment in an ambulance courtesy of EMT Donna Lung.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, June 3

Meet sweet young Muggsy. Muggsy is a mixed breed with an estimated date of birth Nov. 18, 2025.
85-year-old injured in ATV wreck
A Washburn man was injured in a wreck at 2 p.m. on May 26 on Farm Road 1040, two miles west of Washburn.




