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Vehicles, face paint, dunk tank mark inaugural BCSO event
Luke Olson, right, 2, of Pea Ridge, Ark., crinkled his nose as Jenna Crim, with Jennaroo Creations, gave him a Shrek-themed face of paint at Saturday's Barry County Sheriff's Office Community Assistance Car Show.
Purdy Recycling Center hosts tour
Gerry Wass, of Purdy, who was instrumental in organizing the Purdy Recycling Center over 20 years ago, said he believes the center now processes about 1% of the waste stream in the Purdy School District.
2 fires Friday in Cassville
The Cassville Fire Protection District responded to a pair of structure fires back-to-back on Friday.
Lack of poultry CAFO regs ruffle feathers
According to Tim Bull, with the Water Pollution Control Branch of the DNR, there are no state regulations that limit the number of poultry broiler houses that can be built on a specific amount of acreage.
Teens charged with stealing
Two teenagers have been charged with felony stealing after allegedly taking tools and other items from a property in Barry County.
News briefs, Aug. 26
A Barry County family is receiving community support after Gracie Patton, of Purdy, was seriously injured in a 4-wheeler accident and now requires around-the-clock care.
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.
City extends trash service contract
The city of Cassville has extended its contract with Ecowaste Solutions (formerly CARDS) for supplying trash and recycling services, citing improvements in communication and resolving issues as a reason for the extension.
