Purdy hoops looks to turn corner
Purdy girls basketball coach Stephanie Heman enters her second season at the helm hoping a year of experience — and a bolstered schedule — will help the Lady Eagles turn a corner.
Mighty Mites thank jersey sponsor

Bobbi Jo Meek, president of the Mighty Mites board, thanks Security Bank of Southwest Missouri and Bank President Jon Horner for sponsoring the program's jerseys this year.
Mystery solved at ‘Cafe Murder’

Jeremiah Blankenship, as Chef, performs in the "Cafe Murder" play put on by the Cassville High School drama program on Thursday and Friday at the performing arts center.
50 years in the mix

Fifty years after mixing his first load of concrete, Corles “Corky” Stehlik said the success of Barry County Ready Mix hasn’t come from big corporate strategies or flashy equipment — it’s come from grit, loyal customers and the ability to keep things running, even when the parts weren’t perfect.
Purdy approves equipment replacement
The Purdy City Council addressed infrastructure issues and dog challenges at its Nov. 12 meeting.
Sales tax income mixed in November
For the fifth time in six months, Barry County cities showed gains in sales tax revenues in November, and for the fourth time in six months, countywide taxes have also seen gains.
Ozark Festival Orchestra Christmas concert Dec. 7
The Ozark Festival Orchestra will continue its 46th season of concerts in Monett at 3 p.m. on Dec. 7, at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center with a celebration of Christmas.
Missouri State Parks seeks input
Missouri State Parks, in partnership with the University of Missouri, is gathering feedback to better understand how our parks and historic sites bring value to visitors and local communities. Anyone who has visited one of Missouri’s 93 state park or…
Cassville 3rd at Marion C. Early tourney

Cassville High School recently attended the Marion C. Early Speech and Debate Tournament. There were 18 schools in attendance, and as a team, Cassville placed third overall in points to win third in team sweeps.
Kyle Troutman: A sweet night

Saturday was a sweet night, not only because we auctioned off 26 pies for more than $1,000, but also because we will be able to donate about three times as much to two local food pantries. The inaugural Barry County…



