Recently, things have begun to change in my life and those around me.
A total of 34 teams took part in the Class 1, District 3 girls wrestling tournament in Nevada on Friday and Saturday, and out of the 10 Lady Wildcats competing, one locked in a qualification to the Class 1 State Wrestling Championships Feb. 26-27 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.

As of Monday, 5 of the 10 local high school basketball teams now know their district seeds and opponents, with one tournament being played close to home.

Led by Band Director Micah Boise, left, the Cassville High School Jazz Band performs “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” its opening number on Jazz Night on Thursday.
Barry Electric Cooperative is asking its members to conserve energy use Thursday morning.

Norma Lea Williamson, 92, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Tasa Sata Tosima, of Guam and five sisters, Masa Tosima of Guam, Niefot Tosima of Noel, Mo., Stania Tosima of Noel, Mo., Niana Tosima of Butterfield, Mo. and Ruthann Tosima of Guam.

Betty Lee Pepper, 91, of Boynton Beach, Fla. passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, under hospice care in Boynton Beach, Florida.

Don Lee Donald II, 75 of Cassville, Mo. passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at Cox Monett Hospital in Monett, Mo.

Carleen Holly Butterworth, 55, of Cassville, Mo. passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.