Barry County
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, July 9
Meet Pinecone Pax. He is a mixed breed cattle dog born Jan. 13. Pax and siblings are looking for their forever homes.
Year in Photos — Barry County volleyball
Purdy’s Gracie Patton spikes a ball for the Lady Eagles during a contest against Wheaton last season.
Barry County sales tax revenues up in June
Sales tax to Barry County cities and the county government showed broad gains in June, logging every recipient except Purdy at higher numbers halfway through 2025.
July 4 celebration in Purdy a sight to see
Fireworks were visible from the heart of Purdy on Thursday during the Terry Family Fireworks event.
Annual tractor pull draws a crowd
Ryan Seedorf, of Granby, got a little air at the start of his pull at the annual Barry County Truck and Tractor Pull, held at the Stumpff Family Event Center on Thursday.
Murder suspect assaults inmate
An Exeter man facing a murder charge is now charged with third-degree assault following an altercation with another inmate in the Barry County jail.
Tri-Lakes senior centers receive CFO specialty grants
Three senior centers in the Tri-Lakes area received grants from two field-of-interest funds held by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
Purdy softball sees success in youthful year
The Purdy softball team had three major goals this spring, taking aim at a trio of trophies in a year with only three seniors.
Through The Years, July 2
30 YEARS AGO: BALLOON GLOW — Over 2,000 attended Friday night’s balloon glow at the FASCO rounds. A horn blew and the pilots would blast not air into the balloons. The propane flame lit up the balloons against the night sky. The three hot air balloon races held on Saturday and Sunday also drew big crowds. Rides in the balloons seemed to be the coveted prize to win during weekend giveaways. People also had the opportunity to view the balloons up close and meet the pilots.
