Shell Knob man dies in wreck
A Shell Knob man died on Sept. 23 in a wreck at 2:03 p.m.
All roads lead to the playoffs

Hovering at .500, the Cassville boys soccer team is approaching the midpoint of the season, with the second half marked by road games and an uphill battle to compete in one of the most talented Class 2 districts in the state. Jake Forste, Wildcats coach, said Cassville (6-5) feels it should have picked up a couple more wins in its first nine games this season, dropping 1-goal contests to Monett and McDonald County.
Hailey Eva McRell

Hailey Eva McRell, age 20, of Springfield, Mo. passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at her home.
Kim Wayne McClintock

Kim Wayne McClintock, 64, of Purdy, Mo., passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. He was born October 17, 1959, in Carthage, Mo., the son of Wayne and Helen (Pugh) McClintock, who preceded him in death.
Marjorie Delores Roe

Marjorie Delores Roe, 96, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Sarcoxie Nursing Center in Sarcoxie, Mo. She was born April 4, 1928, in Cassville, Mo., to Thomas Jefferson and Ova Luvica (Patton) Luney, who preceded her in death.
Esther Marie Cole

Esther Marie Cole, 93, of Battlefield, Mo. passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at her home. She was born March 24, 1931, in South Plainfield, N.J., the daughter of John and Louise (Orrico) Scarano, who preceded her in death.
Linda Kay Phipps

Linda Kay Phipps, 82, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at her home in Cassville, Mo. Linda was born August 24, 1942, in Springfield, Mo., to Carl E.
Richard Asbill: Cassville — ‘America’s Real Hometown’

Cassville, Missouri, embodies many qualities that make it a quintessential representation of “America’s real hometown.” Early each morning, the KY3 morning team catches me up on the weather and local news. While enjoyable I find myself switching to the Andy Griffith show and catching up on all things Mayberry.
Barry County Bows double up at state

The Barry County Bows, a 4-H bow-shooting club, had seven youths compete at state on Sept. 22 at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports in Columbia. Participants included: Savannah Doucet, Eli Madsen, Connor Madsen, Alec Smith, Zoei Stockton, Lydia Stockton and Garrett England.
News Briefs, Oct. 2
The 12th Annual Frontier days will be held Oct. 5-6, opening at 10 a.m.