Woman charged with terroristic threatening
36-year-old threatened to burn down jail, assault deputy
Southwest spikers 3rd at Verona Volleyball Invitational

The Southwest volleyball team finished third in the 10-team Verona Tournament Saturday. The Lady Trojans defeated Golden City, Gloria Deo Academy and tied Thomas Jefferson before losing to Lockwood and Galena, who played for the championship.
Grass fire doused on Hwy. Y
A one-acre grass fire on Highway Y was contained and extinguished last week.
Prayer in the park

Inspired by attending church camp this summer, six Cassville High School students brought the message home via a weekly Bible study group at the Cassville City Park.
Vehicle catches fire by Aquatic Center

A vehicle caught fire on Sept. 2 in the parking lot of the Cassville Aquatic Center.
Wildcats alumni celebrated at home opener against Seneca

The Cassville High School Football program recognized football alumni from the classes of 2000-2004 prior to the varsity game on Aug. 29. “Alumni Night is just a small way for us to show how much we appreciate the tradition that comes before us,” said Clay Weldy, Cassville High School head football coach. “The community of Cassville has embraced football, and Wildcat Nation has become an amazing 12th man for us over the years. Alumni Night is just a small way for us to show how much we appreciate the tradition that comes before us.” Alumni present at the time of the photo include, front row, from left: Joshua Robinson, Matt Weatherman, Robbie Artherton, Charles Garner and Shannon Hollingsworth. Back row: Richie Norris, Rodney Rambo, Trevor Williams, Matt Holtzman and Coach Lance Parnell.
Mighty Mites season starts

Sixth-grade Mighty Mites against Republic.
Sharon M Cathcart (Swails)

Sharon M Cathcart (Swails), 79, of Seligman, Missouri, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Vehicle wrecks into 9-1-1 communications tower
A Cassville man was injured on Sept. 3 in a wreck at 11:55 a.m. on Main Street in Cassville, with the vehicle coming to rest after striking the Barry County E9-1-1 communications tower.
Kyle Troutman: Formative years on the field

I attend sporting events of all types through work, but on Saturday, I attended a volleyball game for a wholly personal reason — my daughter was playing. Youth sports played an incredibly large role in my life from the time I was 3. My dad pushed me into soccer, and I fell in love with it right from the get-go.




