Barry County
Blaze destroys Cassville home
A home on Rainbow Drive in Cassville was ruled a total loss following a fire on Oct. 12 that began in a building adjacent to a carport.
Don’t wait until 40
For Andrea Sitzes, the road through breast cancer began with a series of appointments that had repeatedly reassured her that the lumps and spots she felt were cysts.
22 new banners honor area veterans
A full list of banner recipients include: Sergeant Hal Irwin accepted by Hal Miller and Ronnie Campbell Private Green Berry Easley accepted by Geneva Hicks and Wilma Gaines Seaman 1st…
STATE REP. 158 QUESTIONNAIRE: Scott Cupps, Republican
1. Why do you want this position and what are your qualifications? I’m running for my fifth and final term in the Missouri House. A LOT has changed since I…
STATE REP. 158 QUESTIONNAIRE: Christopher Foster, Democrat
1. Why do you want this position and what are your qualifications? I want a representative that will hear and act on the concerns of all of the constituents in…
Ozark 7 PD day hits home
More than 300 area educators visited the Exeter R-6 School District campus to learn and collaborate during the annual Ozark 7 Conference Professional Development Day on Sept. 18.
Purdy school board focuses on state mandates
Purdy school board members took a closer look at the start of the 2026-2027 year at their September meeting, and forecasts of how changes at the state level may impact the district in the coming months.
News Briefs, Oct. 21
The Eagle Rock Friends of the Library Howl-O-Ween festivities will be held on Saturday.
Staff View — Sheila Harris: Convoluted by design, part one
A Facebook friend believes the Missouri legislature is intentionally crafting more convoluted ballot measures with every election, so that we, the people, will just vote as we’re told, along partisan divides.
Community Voices — Lynn Hilburn: Early settlers that made Barry County
We’re finally going to get around to talking talk about some of the people/the earliest inhabitants and settlers of the area that made Barry County what it is today.
