Merlyn Johnson: Smooth start to school year

As we settle into the 2025–2026 academic year, I am pleased to report that the school year is off to a smooth and positive start across all of our Cassville R-IV campuses.
News Briefs, Oct. 1
Children ages birth to 5 years old are invited to join Cassville schools for the Parents as Teachers (PAT) Fall Group Connection meeting on Oct. 23 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Rocky Edmondson Park.
Mighty Mite Football, Week 4

When you play the other Wildcats, you better have your running shoes on because they will use every inch of the field.
FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville vs. Harrisonville

Live updates this week are sponsored by Geraldi’s — a taste of Italy in the heart of Cassville!
Trucks feel the same in the rain

Jesse Jeffrey, Army National Guard Sgt. 88 Mike, shows Ali Pedrozo, 4, of Exeter, around the interior of a M1088 A1 P2 set up at the Community Care Coalition's Touch-a-Truck event on Thursday.
DOJ has not requested Barry County’s voting equipment
While the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been reaching out to Missouri election officials requesting access to voting equipment used in the 2020 presidential election, Barry County Clerk Joyce Ennis said she has yet to be contacted.
Charged filed in July fleeing case
A Cassville man is facing a felony charge relating to an alleged fleeing incident in the city in July.
2 charged in Dollar General theft
Criminal summons have been issued for two Seligman residents for allegedly stealing items from Dollar General in Washburn, and possibly other locations in Barry County.
Purdy Council discusses dog issues
The Purdy City Council spent its September monthly meeting revisiting old business, including its city clerk position, animal control and practice ammunition.
Barry County Health Corner
Barry County Health Department offers an array of family health services including woman’s health, family planning, birth control, and more. In collaboration with the Ozark Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Family Planning, we offer the following services:




