Kyle Troutman
Through the Years, May 6
30 YEARS AGO: HUSE WINS FIRST AT BIG 8 — Senior Wildcat track star Jeremy Huse placed first with his 14'0" pole vault at last week's Big 8 district competition at East Newton.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, May 6
Hi! I’m Haywire! I am so much fun and have tons of energy. I would love to have a big yard to play in and would love to go on adventures with you.
Health Department appoints new administrator
The Barry County Health Department has announced the appointment of Brianna Meyer as the new Administrator, effective April 13.
Phillips receives Ruby Award
The Soroptimist Club of Barry County has selected Teresa Phillips as the 2026 recipient of the club’s Ruby Award.
Moments shared at Parade of Graduates
Cassville graduate Ava Hinson, right, hugs her sister, kindergartener Aria Krueger, during the Parade of Graduates at the Cassville school district last week.
Karen Loraine Allen
Karen Loraine Allen of Cassville, Mo fell asleep in death, Tuesday April 28th, 2026. Karen was born in Webb City, Mo. November 16, 1947 to Wayne and Marjorie Porter. Karen was preceded in death by her older brother Joe McConnell…
Barbara Anne Ruark
Barbara Anne Ruark, 89, of Washburn, Mo. passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Hampton Place Healthcare in Rogers, Ark. She was born April 5, 1937 in Denver, Colo., the daughter of Carroll Shepard and Bessie (Smith) Miles, who preceded…
Christopher James “Chris” Austin
Christopher James “Chris” Austin, 33, of Purdy, Mo., passed away on April 25, 2026, due to natural causes. He was born April 20, 1993, in Springfield, Mo., the son of James Austin and Jacqueline McCord. Survivors include his son, Christopher…
Helen Ruth Brooks
Helen Ruth Brooks, 91, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Aspire Senior Living Roaring River in Cassville, Mo. She was born August 7, 1934 in Monroe, La., the daughter of Fred and Luella (Senette) Johnson, who…
Soroptimist Club donates to 8 local organizations
The Soroptimist Club of Barry County has announced the club has awarded $5,000 in grant money through the annual Dreams in Action grant program. Grant recipients included: Pregnancy Care Center, Dress A Girl, Barry County Youth Camp, Community Care Coalition, Cassville Middle School Backpack Program, Cassville School District Success Program, Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch and Life Change. The Dreams in Action grant is available for non-profit organizations (501c3 status) that make a positive impact on the lives of women and children in Barry County.
