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The Purdy Farm Center's fertilizer building was destroyed by a fire on Friday night, one that grew quickly and presented threats of explosions. Nick Mercer, Purdy fire chief, said crews received the call at about 5:30 p.m., arriving at the facility at 100 W.

Larry Hayworth, left, and Aaron Brooks played acoustic guitar on the porch of the Bayless/Salyer House in Cassville during the silent auction benefitting Project Graduation.

Hunger and lack of reliable access to fresh food are big challenges for families in Barry County in southwestern Missouri. The community ranked these issues at the top of a needs assessment by the University of Missouri Extension Council in Barry County.

Mid South Writers met on Nov. 4 to award certificates and prize checks to the winners of the 2023 Fiction Contest. Front row, from left: Micah Miller of Monett, Honorable Mention for Leo O’Hara; Tara Lang-Jackson of Washburn, Honorable Mention for Edeleon’s Secret; Breeze Kennedy of Cassville, third place for Saber and the Sapphire Crystal; Rhonda Weaver of Seligman, first place for The Nut Hut. Back row: Susan Eschbach, Linda Sartin, and Barbara Warren, all of Cassville, contest judges. Not pictured: Thomas Koob of Shell Knob, second place for Devil’s Kitchen; and Prix Gautney of Cassville, contest judge. Contributed photo

Khrysta Modine, of Cassville, looks over a display of earrings at the inaugural Cassville Senior Center Holiday Craft Bazaar on Saturday.

A stalwart of the Cassville community, recognized for his efforts as a longtime newspaper editor and community leader, died on Nov. 7.