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2 charged with murder
Two Barry County residents are facing first-degree murder charges, among other felonies, with each blaming the other for the shooting death of Marvin Lance McCullough, whose body was found in the trunk of a burned vehicle at a towing facility in Shell Knob.
Purdy aldermen review unsightly property options
The Purdy City Council discussed property maintenance and hiring a collection agency to address overdue utility bills during its March 12 meeting.
Reasons decided, history made
Cassville seniors and step-siblings Tierany Sloan and Jaret Hinson had their reasons in order on March 21, becoming the first ever in Cassville history to sign to judge livestock collegiately.
Barry Lawrence Ambulance seeks tax hike
Rising equipment costs cited as primary need
Strong March numbers boost sales tax income
Most Barry County recipients up for 2025
Waste Warriors unite!
Barry County Waste Warriors, a new community group focused on cleaning litter in the area, met on Saturday to focus on cleaning by Highway 248 near the Cassville Area YMCA. Demetrius Wilson, 7, is pictured pitching a piece of trash into a bag being held by Levi Boxley, of Cassville.
Burned body identified as Aurora man
The Barry County Sheriff's Office has identified the identity of a body recently found in the trunk of a burned vehicle that had been towed from Farm Road 1170, between Jenkins and Aurora.
One little Indian girl: Two mothers, two worlds
“Sometimes I feel like a fake Indian,” said Margie Sterling, of rural Exeter. A member of the Navajo Nation, Margie was adopted by a caucasian couple in June of 1958, just shy of her 5th birthday. She believes she is one of the first children who was allowed to be adopted from the tribe.
Woman charged with theft from business board
A Cassville woman is facing a felony stealing charge for allegedly using two business debit cards for personal expenses.
