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Families find fun at Roaring River
Cole Vaughn, of Alma, Ark., helps his daughter, AnaLee Vaughn, 7, fish for trout during Family Fishing Day at Roaring River State Park on Saturday. Formerly the second Kids' Fishing Day of the year, Family Fishing Day allowed everyone in the family to fish together, instead of an area marked off only for children to fish. Kids' tags were free, and multiple booths and activities were set up around Zone 1.
23 join Cassville teaching staff
The Cassville R-IV School District will welcome 23 new members to the Wildcat teaching staff during the 2026-27 school year.
Flock cameras controversial
Kyle Kuhn, of Cassville, a military veteran and a past employee of local law enforcement agencies, is not bashful about vocalizing his distrust of the interconnected Flock digital camera systems being used by law enforcement agencies across the nation.
Man charged for setting car on fire
A Golden man has been charged with four felonies after allegedly setting a vehicle on fire.
2 charged after toddler found on Highway 76
Two individuals have been charged with a felony after a toddler was found wandering in the middle of Highway 76 south of Cassville.
News Briefs, Aug. 19
A Free Pancake Breakfast will be offered Sept. 5 from 9-11 a.m. at First Christian Church of Cassville, located at 905 Old Exeter Road in Cassville.
Cole landslides way to prosecutor
For the first time since 2014, Barry County has elected a new prosecutor.
Library hosts ‘Grease’ with floats
The Cassville Branch Library recently screened the movie "Grease" and had popcorn and Coca-Cola floats available to attendees. The library hosts numerous events each week, which are listed in the Cassville Democrat's News Briefs section.
Data centers on horizon?
A key infrastructural element for data centers is access to reliable electricity. “A lot of the infrastructure in certain parts of the state would need upgraded in order to support data centers,” said Jennifer McBroom, Barry Electric Cooperative CEO and general manager.
Purdy Council advances sewer project
The Purdy City Council advanced plans to improve the city’s network of sanitary storm sewers during its July 8 meeting.
