Cassville Wildcat Pride wins at Pitt State Homecoming Parade

The Cassville Wildcat Pride Marching Band kicked off its competitive season with a resounding victory at the Pittsburg State University Homecoming Parade held on Oct. 11.
Purdy school board studies facility needs
The Purdy school board reviewed pressing facilities needs and updates on operations at its September meeting.
Pink Ladies’ stories shared
Power of Pink has been helping women diagnosed with breast cancer for 15 years. Janice McCracken, founder of Power of Pink, has raised $464,843.40 for 58 women.
Barry Electric Cooperative Breaks Ground on Office Expansion

Barry Electric Cooperative has announced the groundbreaking of a significant office expansion project, adding over 5,000 square feet to its headquarters.
Tommy Rex Farwell

Tommy Rex Farwell, 85, of Green Castle, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Wheaton Heritage Festival provides interactive history lesson

The second annual Wheaton Heritage Festival, organized by the Wheaton Historical Society and Depot Museum, was held Oct. 11. Spokesperson Chris Hay called the event a success. 'We had a lot more people in attendance this year than we did last year,' Hay said. 'We may even have made a little money.' The event featured local vendors, musicians, activities for kids and craftsmen who demonstrated skills and machinery from years past.
Cassville Middle School teacher receives grant

Cassville Middle School (CMS) agriculture teacher, Mrs. McKenzie Brashers, has been awarded a $500 grant from the Missouri Retired Teachers Association and Foundation (MRTA). The grant is one of only 84 funded out of 595 applications statewide.
Jim Lassiter

Jim Lassiter, passed away on October 17, 2025, he was born April 15, 1943, in Berryville, Ark.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Oct. 22

Meet beautiful Burrito! Burrito was found abandoned in the Cassville Walmart parking lot. So many people tried to help her, but she was still waiting for her person, who sadly never came back. Finally, one young lady offered her a burrito, and she got right in her car.
Cassville teacher recognized by MOSHAPE organization

The Cassville school district has announced that Cassville High School Teacher Erin Flehmer has been selected as the 2025 Physical Education Teacher of the Year for the Southwest District by the Missouri Society of Health and Physical Educators (MOSHAPE).



