Barry County
Through the Years, Aug. 19
40 YEARS AGO: FLAT CREEK'S ALWAYS AVAILABLE — She's been around for years, and some of the swimming holes are the same.
Exeter Class of 1976 celebrates 50th Reunion
The Exeter High School graduating class of 1976 celebrated their 50th year class reunion on Aug. 8 at the home of Tim and Sarah Marney.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Aug. 19
Hi, I’m Lorelai, a 3-year-old white Shih Tzu with a heart as sweet as they come. I’m a petite girl weighing just 20 pounds, and I’m gentle and cuddly — the perfect lap dog for someone looking for a devoted companion.
Wheaton volleyball enters new era
The Wheaton volleyball team will embark on its 2026 season with a new coach, a new structure and a roster that has already given the squad plenty of reasons to be optimistic.
Cole landslides way to prosecutor
For the first time since 2014, Barry County has elected a new prosecutor.
Library hosts ‘Grease’ with floats
The Cassville Branch Library recently screened the movie "Grease" and had popcorn and Coca-Cola floats available to attendees. The library hosts numerous events each week, which are listed in the Cassville Democrat's News Briefs section.
Data centers on horizon?
A key infrastructural element for data centers is access to reliable electricity. “A lot of the infrastructure in certain parts of the state would need upgraded in order to support data centers,” said Jennifer McBroom, Barry Electric Cooperative CEO and general manager.
Barry County sales taxes see solid gains in July
Sales tax receipts for the seven Barry County cities and the county government entities saw solid gains in July, though two cities ended up marginally lower than a year ago.
News Briefs, Aug. 12
The Cassville school district has released Back to School information for the 2026-2027 school year. The first day of school is Aug. 25.
Through the Years, Aug. 12
40 YEARS AGO: AVOIDING FUMBLES IMPORTANT — So important in fact that coach Joe Cavness has backfield prospects in early drills on hope to transfer the ball from one hand to another and avoid dropping same.
