Barry County
Exeter fire chief hangs up his hat
Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, marked 40 years of service for Exeter Fire Protection District Chief Donnie Chadd, who decided that it was a good day to retire.
Music, dance, cars shake in Shell Knob
Hudson, with Ignite Dance, of Berryville, Ark., performs a competition award-winning number on the stage at Shakin' in the Shell on Saturday.
Petroleum leaks investigated
Missouri currently has no laws which require property owners and landlords to disclose the presence of hazardous waste sites on nearby properties to prospective buyers and tenants – even though waste from those sites often has the potential for migrating through soil and groundwater, sometimes miles beyond the source of contamination.
All hands on deck!
Jacob Terry, left, 7, watches his father, Tim Terry, of Cassville, puts screws a bed frame being built by Sleep in Heavenly Peace volunteers on Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Cassville.
Man charged with assault after ramming vehicle
A Golden man has been charged with a felony following an altercation where a shotgun was pulled and vehicle was allegedly rammed.
News Briefs, Sept. 16
The 92nd annual reunion of the 12 Pioneer Families of Southwest Missouri and the surrounding areas will be held on Sept. 20 at the Monett City Park Casino, located at 101 S. Lincoln Ave. in Monett’s South Park.
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: May the odds be in our favor
I don’t often write about national politics in this space, but this week, I’m making an exception.
Community Voices — Melissa Hamilton: Fall is the time to improve your raised-bed soil
As summer begins to wind down in Barry County, many gardeners are looking at raised beds that do not look quite as good as they did in May.
Through the Years, Sept. 16
40 YEARS AGO — MASONS GROUND BREAKING: For just under 100 years, Cassville Masonic meetings have been on the east side of the public square. When a building at 17th and Main is completed next year, they will change locations.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Sept. 16
Hi there — I’m Waylon, a 2-month-old black and white Border Collie/Terrier pup, and I’m ready to bring joy into your home! At a petite 12.6 pounds, I’m small enough to cuddle but big enough for adventure — plus, I’m already great with cats, so blended households are totally my thing.
