Barry County
Naugle awarded plaque, pin for record bass catch
Danny Naugle, left middle, a Cassville resident and Shell Knob native, was recently presented a plaque for his state record yellow bass catch, a 2-pound, 7-ounce fish measuring 16.5 inches, defeating the previous state record of 9 ounces set by Jessica Murry, of St. Peters, in Match 1995. Naugle caught the fish with a pole and line at about 6 a.m. on May 13 from a dock boat slip in Shell Knob. He had been fishing for about 45 minutes and caught the bass with minnows on a 4-pound line.
Odds defied, season successful
Southwest High School’s track and field team put together a season to remember this spring, highlighted by state qualifiers, a state medalist and multiple school records.
Year in Photos — Cassville softball
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2025-2026 athletics seasons. — KT
Roaring River State Park reviews progress at annual meeting
“Thank my staff members next time you see them out and about,” Roaring River State Park Superintendent Mike Busekrus told the audience during the park’s annual public meeting at the Emory Melton Inn Thursday night.
Charged filed in pump truck theft
An Exeter man is charged with three felonies after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a Barry County business, arrested in Kansas after attempting to sell it.
2 charged in metals theft
Two people have been charged with two felonies each after allegedly stealing metals from an outdoor air conditioning unit.
May sales tax receipts strong in Barry County
Sales tax to Barry County cities and the county government took a big jump upward in May, with all but one of the seven cities topping totals from a year ago.
News Briefs, June 10
The last day to register to vote is July 8 for those who are not current registered voters of Barry County and who wish to vote in the Aug. 4 Primary Election.
Staff View — Sheila Harris: Let’s burp on Amendment 5
We’re getting closer to the truth. The Missouri Western District Court of Appeals ruled Friday that the ballot language for Amendment 5 needed to be clarified for voters before it appears on the ballot in the Aug. 4 primary. Initial language did not disclose the fact that the amendment can create new taxes on previously untaxed goods and services.
Exeter celebrates 30th consecutive year of Tree City USA designation
The City of Exeter recently celebrated its 30th consecutive year as a Tree City USA in 2026. This recognition is part of the Arbor Day Foundation's program, which emphasizes the importance of trees in our environment. This recognition was awarded to Exeter in honor of its commitment to plant, grow and maintain trees to benefit the community.
