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The sky is falling!

High school theatre students put on a quick production of “Chicken Little” for elementary students last week. The performance is part of a competition routine the group uses at area drama events.
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Shell Knob home watch business earns national accreditation

Rickards aim to give property owners peace of mind Lakeside Home Watch & Property Solutions has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association for the second year. The NHWA was formed in 2009 in order to establish and maintain the highest industry standards for Home Watch and absentee homeowner services throughout the United States and Canada.
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A Thanksgiving parade

Cassville Intermediate School special education students were cheered by their peers last week as they completed a balloon parade through the school. Brady Mueller, instructional assistant for Cassville, led the group of students through the halls of each grade level.
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Pair charged with attempted murder

Two Barry County residents are facing attempted murder charges after allegedly beating a victim with a hand gun. Jason Swift, 40, and Sarena Tucker, 36, both of Cassville, are each charged with first-degree assault (effectively attempted murder in Missouri), armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm.
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