First eggs of Easter hunted in Eagle Rock

Ruth Bowen, 4, of Cassville, reaches out to retrieve another egg during the annual Eagle Rock Friends of the Library Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday.
Challengers fare well
All five questions in the Barry County April 8 General Municipal Election passed, and residents will see numerous changes to city and school positions in the wake of a challenger-friendly exercise in Democracy.
‘Cats 4th in home golf tourney

The Cassville boys golf team hosted its annual Cassville Wildcat Invitational on Thursday, welcoming 21 teams to the Cassville Golf Club.
Lady Trojans keeping pace
The Southwest softball team has six seniors leading the squad to a winning record so far this season at 7-4, including a tournament trophy.
Cassville Prom brings party to PAC

Trace Sturgell, right, takes a photo of Grace Bean, left, Olivia Webb, center, and Isa Rodriguez during the Cassville Prom on Saturday at the Performing Arts Center.
Kyle Troutman: A one-of-a-kind Election Day

Here at the Cassville Democrat, I cover at least two, if not three, elections per year — none produced results as interesting as Barry County’s April 8 General Municipal Election.
Cassville thinclads take 30 medals in Monett

The Cassville boys and girls track and field teams brought home a total of 30 individual medals, including three firsts, at the Monett Invitational on April 8.
Tunes up at Cruise-In

Jonah Cupps, left, plays the tambourine and performs vocals as Owyn England plays piano during The Next Generation Band’s show at the first Cassville Cruisers Cruise-In of the year at the Barry County Museum on Saturday.
Sharon Ann Smith

Sharon Ann Smith, 77, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at the home of her daughter.
Phillip Wayne “Phil” Ford

Phillip Wayne “Phil” Ford, 71, of Lowell, Ark. passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at Mercy Hospital Northwest Ark. in Rogers, Ark.