Barry County
County issues burn ban amid severe drought
The Barry County Commission has enacted a countywide burn ban, citing severe drought conditions and state statute authorizing the action.
Clanton, Hendrix crowned at Southwest
Junior Lane Hendrix, left, and senior Olivia Clanton, smile after fixing a falling tiara after the pair were named Southwest Homecoming King and Queen on Friday.
Awaiting death
In Missouri, every hospital is required, by law, to enter into an agreement or affiliation with an organ procurement organization (OPO) in order to coordinate and facilitate organ donations and transplants.
Eagle Rock woman charged federally with meth distribution
An Eagle Rock woman is one of two defendants in a federal case involving the alleged attempt to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine.
Monett woman injured in wreck at Hwys 37, Hwy. W
A Monett woman was injured in a wreck at 3:40 p.m. on Feb. 7 at the intersection of Highway 37 and Highway W in Butterfield.
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: Bringing back ‘Everyday Heroes’
Every now and again, when leafing through our bound editions for the weekly Through the Years page, my wife, Jordan, or I come across things from those days of old that make us ask: Why did the Democrat ever stop doing this?
Through the Years, Feb. 18
30 YEARS AGO — GREENWAY UNDERWAY — The Greenway project is underway along the shores of Flat Creek in Cassville. Les Chapman and Donnie Shelley of Chapman Construction Company prepare a portion of the trail for concrete.
Cassville residents injured in big rig wreck
Two Cassville residents were injured in a wreck at 10:57 a.m. on Feb. 9 on Highway U, six miles northeast of Butterfield.
News Briefs, Feb. 18
Cassville High School JAG students are stepping up to support local families in need by organizing a donation drive for Bright Futures. On Saturday at the Walmart Supercenter in Cassville, JAG students will be collecting items and monetary donations to help stock Bright Futures with essentials for students in the community.
Trap team celebrates title
The Southwest High School trap team held a ring ceremony during halftime of the Homecoming game on Friday.
