Barry County
61 cross graduation stage at Southwest
A total of 61 Southwest High School tossed their caps amid a sea of confetti to end the commencement ceremony at the school on Friday.
Legion spearheading Hometown Heroes effort
The American Legion Post 118 and the City of Cassville are honoring local veterans through the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, a community initiative designed to recognize active duty, retired and honorably discharged service members with personalized banners displayed throughout the city of Cassville.
44 tassels turned in Purdy
A total of 44 Purdy graduates celebrate their accomplishment with confetti, silly string and the traditional hat toss at Purdy's graduation on Saturday.
Man charged for shooting at home
An Arkansas man is charged with a pair of felonies after allegedly shooting at a residence from a vehicle in the Eagle Rock area.
Man charged with stealing, attempted to sell fishing gear
An Eagle Rock man is charged with felony stealing after allegedly attempting to sell stolen fishing equipment to a local outfitter.
Run, walk, bid for a cause
Runners in the Power of Pink timed 5K race take off along Main Street in Wheaton.
News Briefs, May 13
The Land Application and Feedstock Composting Master General Permits Public Meeting will be on May 19 at 1 p.m. in Jefferson City.
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: Letting the shutter fly
In the month of May, my camera goes into overdrive.
Staff View — Sheila Harris: Let’s cry foul — Our nest is in danger
My recent columns about the land-application of meat-processing sludge peeved our Barry County commissioners.
Through the Years, May 13
50 YEARS AGO: PIG KILLING BEAR DESTROYED — Killing pigs of a Barry County farmer in the Owens Bend country proved the undoing of a 300-pound black bear whose hide is displayed here by Conservation Commission Agents Charles Marrs, left, and Ron Glover, right.
