Kirk memorial removed from courthouse lawn

Kalee Lowe, a 2025 Cassville High School graduate, admires a teddy bear and ceramic angel while removing the Charlie Kirk memorial from the courthouse lawn on Saturday. What began as just a photo, three candles and two flags set up on Sept. 14 grew into dozens of flags, messages and decor honoring the life and memory of Kirk, who was shot to death in Utah while at a Turning Point USA event.
Jon Horner: 40+ years of gratitude

As I sat down to write this month’s column, I reflected upon what is taking place in our world now and what has taken place over the past forty years.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week

Taylor is a beautiful and sweet Siamese cat born Aug. 11, 2024.
Lady ‘Cats clinch 3rd in home tournament at Cassville Golf Club

The Cassville girls golf team hosted the Cassville Girls Golf Tournament on Thursday, taking third place as a team with three finishers in the top 25.
Seligman man charged with statutory sodomy
A Seligman man is facing a felony charge for alleged sexual abuse of a juvenile.
Barry County Genealogical & Historical Society hosts Appreciation Day

The Barry County Genealogical and Historical Society held a Community Supporters Appreciation Day to recognize and thank the members and businesses of the community who help fund the new front porch columns, as well as recent front porch and roof repairs at the Bayless-Salyer House.
Motorcyclist injured after hitting dog in roadway
A Clever man was injured in a wreck at 10:50 a.m. on Sept. 25 on Route EE, one mile east of Highway 39 at Jenkins.
Judith Ann Wihebrink

Judith Ann Wihebrink, 85, of Cassville, Mo. passed away at her home, Monday, September 22, 2025.
Mac Eugene Backerman

Mac Eugene Backerman, 49, of Lamar, Mo., passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2025.
Danny LeRoy Smith
Danny LeRoy Smith of Stella, Mo., passed away on September 24, 2025.


