Barry County
Rich Cummings: How will you use your freedom?
The value of freedom can be assessed in various ways and tends to increase when it is threatened or becomes scarce.
Animals abound at Barry County Fair
Cara Leach was busy prepping her rabbits for show at the Barry County Fair on Saturday, trimming their nails before the showing began.
SBA disaster loan outreach centers open
U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOC) are opening in Greene, Lawrence and Newton counties following SBA’s approval of Governor Mike Kehoe’s request that it make available low interest federal disaster loans to homeowners, renters and businesses and private nonprofits impacted by severe storms and flooding that occurred on April 29.
Mattingly named SW Regional Teacher of the Year
The Southwest Center for Educational Excellence in Webb City recently hosted its annual Regional Teacher of the Year Luncheon to celebrate the best of the best in education.
Michelle Hilburn: Finding delight in nonfiction
After wrapping up my librarian duties, extended contract time, and a fun-filled summer school session, my summer has finally begun!
Jeremiah Buntin: Murder, lynching, and an Ozarks family
Recently the Barry County Museum received a donation from the Seitz family of a Smith & Wesson .32 caliber model 2 revolver reported to be the one used in the notorious murder of Jackson Carney and his wife Cordelia on December 4, 1869 by George Moore at their Shell Knob store.
OFO presents 2 Texas Tenors for pops concert
The Ozark Festival Orchestra will conclude its 45th season with its annual Marty Beckwith Memorial Pops Concert, slated for 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center.
News Briefs, July 2
The Purdy Community Picnic & Fireworks Show will be held Thursday at The Gathering Place in Purdy, located at 100 Old Business 37 and Highway C, beginning at 6 p.m. There will be a picnic meal, live music and a huge fireworks show at dark.
Old jail sells for $60K
The old Barry County jail has been sold. Cody Stehlik, of Cassville, purchased the property on June 19 with a negotiated bid of $60,000, which one county commissioner voted against.
Proposal could combine Washburn, Exeter police
Sheriff addresses how county would assist if cities combine
