Kyle Troutman
News Briefs, Nov. 5
The 100+Women of Barry and Lawrence Counties will meet on Nov. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library, located at 2200 Park St. in Monett.
What’s the word?
Cassville Primary student Logan Schoelzel showed off his “Hero” speed during the Word Parade at Cassville schools on Thursday. Students pick a word, then create a poster with its definition and examples of its meaning, with costume examples also encouraged.
Ozarks native creates community with pie
Kaitlyn McConnell, Springfield resident and Ozarks Alive digital magazine publisher, will be a featured guest speaker at the inaugural Barry County Bake Off and Dessert Benefit Auction, hosted by The Troutman Foundation, on Nov. 22.
Lady Wildcats finish 4th in Class 3
Cassville’s first-ever Final Four softball appearance ended short of a state title, but coach Jordan Savage said the experience was one his team — and Wildcat Nation — will never forget.
Kyle Troutman: Spirit of giving is in the air
When Barry County residents see a problem charity can solve, they jump into action. Putting our stories and pages together, I have a front row seat to all the good we can do for one another.
Through the Years, Nov. 5
50 YEARS AGO: LOST ITEMS NO PROBLEM — Items such as much needed eye glasses dropped in Table Rock Lake are no problem, providing you have the skill and all else required to be a SCUBA diver. A Cassville resident found this out recently when his glasses slipped from his pocket at Big M Boat Dock and went to the bottom.
Dakoda Pettigrew: Words worth remembering — Edward Murrow’s talk
It was the early American fifties, an age of unprecedented growth and prosperity.
‘Cats cruise to district semifinals with home win
On a short week, hosting Reeds Spring on Thursday instead of Friday in the first round of the Class 3, District 6 playoffs, Cassville made it a short night with a 52-0 victory, scoring all points in the first half of play.
Mary Nell Pettypool
Mary Nell Pettypool, 82, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at her home.
Exeter students dig in at Barry County Community Garden
The Barry County Community Garden had some special visitors recently when students from the Exeter school district rolled up their sleeves and pitched in.
