Kyle Troutman
Cassville students explore future possibilities
Cassville student Carlos Barrientos, right, shakes the hand of a George’s Inc. representative at the annual Career Fair on Thursday at Cassville High School’s Performing Arts Center.
James “Ray” Bowman, Sr.
James “Ray” Bowman, Sr., age 86, of Cassville, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home on October 31, 2025.
Bass ‘Cats capture first at tournament
Cassville Middle School students Deagan Gross and Colton Yockey made a splash at the Missouri B.A.S.S. Nation Youth Qualifier Tournament, held Oct. 19 at the Lake of the Ozarks. Competing against 11 boats in the youth division, the Wildcat duo captured first place, reeling in five fish with a total weight of 14.35 pounds. They also won biggest fish with a bass weighing 3.25 pounds. Second place went to the Festus team, followed by Strafford in third. Gross is the son of Brad and Ashley Gross, of Cassville. Yockey is the son of Chris and Dani Yockey of Cassville. Both anglers are in the eighth grade. The next Missouri B.A.S.S Nation qualifier will be held at Pomme de Terre Lake in March 2026.
2 Freedom employees promoted
Freedom Bank of Southern Missouri, based in Cassville, has announced the promotion of two of its associates, Beth Hudson and Robin Cooper, to key leadership roles within the organization.
Exeter students dig in at Barry County Community Garden
The Barry County Community Garden had some special visitors recently when students from the Exeter school district rolled up their sleeves and pitched in.
Pink Out raises $3K at Southwest
Southwest High School recently held its 16th annual Pink Out event and raised $3,000 for two students battling ailments. The students, Payton Neukam, a high schooler suffering from bone cancer, and Haven Holmes, a middle schooler battling leukemia, were the recipients. A bake sale, loose change drive, a serving contest, pass the hat and general donations throughout the district all helped raise funds. The annual event is organized by Coaches Mandy Henry and Steve Voyak and the Lady Trojans.
Randy Crane: Resolve to be a thankful person
This month, we set aside a day of Thanksgiving. For many people it will be a day devoted to the Three Fs – family, food, and football.
News Briefs, Nov. 5
The 37th Annual Veterans Day Program will be held on Tuesday in the Performing Arts Center at Cassville High School at 9 a.m.
FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville vs. Reeds Spring (district quarterfinals), Oct. 30
Updates this week are sponsored by The Dispensary, proud supporter of Wildcat Nation! Kickoff goes for a touchback and Wolves start at own 20. Run loses 3, the gains 1 to bring third and long, false start takes it back…
Cassville hosts Reeds Spring in playoffs Thursday
After starting the season 1-2, the Cassville football team capped its regular season on Friday with its fifth win in a row — topping Aurora, 42-14 — and will host Reeds Spring in the first round of district playoffs on Thursday.
