Kyle Troutman
10 ‘Cats log stats in Homecoming win over Mt. Vernon
On a high-intensity Homecoming night — against a Mt. Vernon squad that defeated Lamar the week prior — the Wildcats football team took the lead and never looked back en route to a 39-28 victory.
Kyle Troutman: Talking to ourselves
Walter Cronkite once said, “Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy; it is democracy.”
Ozark Festival Orchestra opens season Oct. 12
The Ozark Festival Orchestra will open its 46th season of concerts in Monett at 3 p.m. on Oct. 12, at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center.
All county sales tax income dips in September
Sales tax to Barry County cities and the county government in September dropped from a year ago, without even one of the seven cities and county recipients seeing higher receipts.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week
Flounder is an energetic, friendly girl. Her date of birth is is April 17, 2023. She is a hound mixed breed. She has lived with cats, dogs and kids and likes them all. She knows basic commands, likes car rides, likes the water, walks well on a leash and does good being groomed. Flounder needs a fenced yard or to live full time inside, otherwise she is a Girl On the Run. She would be a fabulous pet for an active family. Haven of the Ozarks is celebrating 30 years of love, stories and second chances! All adoptions in October are $30. Can’t adopt? Donate $30 at www.havenoftheozarks.org/donate.
Praise given at Frontier Days
Gerald Bradley, pastor at the Iglesia Pentecostal De Purdy, delivers a sermon during Cowboy Church at the annual Frontier Days festival at the Schreiner farm east of Cassville off Highway 248. The two-day event features multiple demonstrations of frontier life activities, such as hay baling, blacksmithing and sorghum making.
Melissa Hamilton: From the Garden
The last tomatoes have been plucked, the vines are starting to wither, and the Barry County Community Garden is officially closing its gates for the season.
MIGHTY MITES FOOTBALL: Wildcats and Blue Jays collide
On an absolutely gorgeous day and a long drive there, the Wildcats and the Marshfield Blue Jays decided to go toe to toe on the football field.
Through The Years, Oct. 8
50 YEARS AGO: ELEPHANT RIDE AT CIRCUS — Despite constant rain showers Sunday, Cassville Lions Club officials estimated over 1,600 persons attended two performances of the Al Kelley Circus here. Jack Chansley, president, and Phil Hutchens, secretary, said the club was even successful in parking cars on the American Legion Grounds in such a manner that none got stuck.
Southwest Volleyball to Host Pink Out, Senior Night
The Southwest High School volleyball team has three important dates to celebrate in October. On Oct. 9, Purdy will visit the Lady Trojans for Pink Out 2025. This is the 16th consecutive year the school has hosted a breast cancer awareness event. The team has theme days planned all week and fundraisers for two students, Payton Neukam and Haven Holmes. There will be a bake sale, coin collection, 50/50 raffle and serving contests to raise money.
