Barry County
Kyle Troutman: Juxta-post
As it tends to do around Opening Day and as Spring approaches, our social media is receiving an uptick in attention, with two posts specifically driving engagement and conversation — though not all positive.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, March 12
Meet San Quentin, aka “Q”! He is a Catahoula Leopard mixed breed. We estimate he will be medium-sized full grown. His date of birth is Dec. 31, 2024. He and his three siblings were dumped at a laundromat in Shell Knob.
OFO to present Young Artists Concert March 23
The Ozark Festival Orchestra, based in Monett, will continue its 45th season with its Young Artists concert at 3 p.m. on March 23 at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center.
‘Let’s Get Growing!’ set for March 29
The Barry County Master Gardeners are hosting their annual spring garden workshop, “Let’s Get Growing!” on March 29 at First Baptist Church Family Life Center in downtown Cassville.
Purdy schools extends contracts, hires staff
The Purdy school board filled staffing posts for the coming year and reviewed facili ty needs during its February meeting.
Through The Years, March 12
50 YEARS AGO: INFORMATION ON COUNTY ROADS — Commissioners of three districts, members of the county court and highway engineer, were discussing matters of mutual interest that concerned Barry County’s road system when this photo was made.
Rich Cummings: The hope of Spring
For many of us, the older we get the less winter weather it takes to make us long for its end.
Eagles enjoy high-flying season full of ups and downs
When it comes to entertainment value in high school hoops, the Purdy boys basketball team had no shortage this season.
15 wins and grinning
The Southwest girls basketball team enjoyed a rebounding season this year, winning nearly eight times as many games as last year.
Purdy FBLA qualifies 15 students for State Leadership Conference
On Feb. 4, the Purdy chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) traveled to the annual FBLA District 5 Leadership Conference. Out of 35 student competitors, Purdy had a record 33 students place in the top 10 in 50 different events. Fifteen students earned a chance to compete at the FBLA State Leadership Conference which will be held in Springfield from April 13-15.
