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Cassville man killed in big rig wreck
A Cassville man died on Thursday in a wreck at 1:36 p.m. on Route B, one mile west of Purdy.

Sounds, sights delight at Shakin’ in the Shell
Breana Watkins operates a booth for Weaver Produce at the Shakin’ in The Shell festival in Shell Knob on Saturday. Sheila Harris/[email protected]
Cassville woman dies in wreck
A Cassville woman died on Thursday in a wreck at 10:45 a.m. on Farm Road 2150, one mile north of Cassville.

Extension recognizes farm family, century farm, more at annual picnic
Kent Arnaud smiles as he walks to the front of the pavilion to speak about his family’s recognition as Barry County Century Farm at the annual Barry County Extension Picnic, held Sept. 9 at the American Legion Park pavilion in Cassville.
Shell Knob woman arrested after crash
A Shell Knob woman was injured and subsequently arrested following a wreck at 6:15 p.m. on Highway 248, one mile east of Route C.
Purdy school board focuses on preparation
The Purdy school board reviewed developing programs and preparations for the opening of school during the August meeting.
News Briefs, Sept. 17
Are you registered to vote in Barry County? If you are not registered to vote in Barry County, Oct. 8 is the deadline to register to be eligible to vote in the Special Election on Nov. 4.

2,500 enjoy 40-car carnage at Rotary Demolition Derby
Smoke poured from the engine compartment of Exeter resident Payton Beck’s vehicle, disabled during action in the compact class at the Cassville Rotary Demolition Derby on Saturday.
Woman charged with terroristic threatening
36-year-old threatened to burn down jail, assault deputy

Bluegrass fills air at Kings Prairie Benefit Concert
The Kings Prairie Festival closed with an 80-minute set by the Flyin’ Buzzards. Their selections ranged from the Everly Brothers’ “Dream, Dream, Dream,” to Randy Travis’s “Three Wooden Crosses,” Flatt and Scruggs’ “Roll In My Sweet Baby’s Arms,” to gospels hymns “In the Sweet Bye and Bye” and “Beulah Land.” New to their set this year was Jay Ungar and Molly Mason’s “Ashokan Farewell,” with the melody played on mandolin by Bill Harris, of Cassville, at left. Other players, continuing from left, were Wayne Clevenger, of McDowell, on mandolin, Duwane Blevins, of Reeds Spring, on bass, and Steve Ennis, of Victory, on guitar. They closed the show with a spirited rendition of Albert Brumley’s “I’ll Fly Away,” the traditional final number and sing-along at Kings Prairie.



