Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken
Sept. 16-22 The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to 258 calls for service for the week of Sept.
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News Briefs, Sept. 25
The Exeter Community Gospel Hymn Sing, an uplifting evening of traditional gospel music, will be held on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. Hosted by the Exeter Community Outreach, this event will be held in the multi-purpose room at Exeter schools.
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Annual festival keeps Shell Knob Shakin’
Will Kalkoske, 5, of Shell Knob, emerges from the blow-up maze at Shakin’ in the Shell on Saturday. The attraction was one of many at the annual event, held at the park on Needles Eye Road in Shell Knob.
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Det. Henry moves to ministry
Barry County Sheriff’s Office Det. Doug Henry said when he told his parents in 1997 he was going into the police academy, they looked at him like he was crazy.
Read MoreDet. Henry moves to ministrySLUDGE drops lawsuit against DNR
On Sept. 9, the citizens’ group SLUDGE, LLC (Stop Land Use Damaging Our Ground and Environment) voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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Freedom Bank announces leadership transition
Freedom Bank of Southern Missouri has announced a significant leadership transition to take effect Jan. 1, 2025, moving two individuals into new roles, one of which is based in Cassville.
Read MoreFreedom Bank announces leadership transitionMercy to end Anthem contracts
After months of negotiation with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Mercy has provided written notice to end its contracts with Anthem in the state of Missouri. These contracts include all commercial, Medicare Advantage, Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, managed Medicaid plans (Healthy Blue) and HealthLink (which falls under the Anthem BCBS umbrella).
Read MoreMercy to end Anthem contracts4 youths injured in Seligman wreck
Vehicles collide at intersection of Highways 37, 112 By Kyle Troutman ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com Four juveniles were injured in a wreck at 3:52 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Highway 37 and…
Tomblin’s celebrates 60th Anniversary
Mattie Hurt, a fourth-generation employee of Tomblin’s Jewelry, curls ribbon on a gift while working during Tomblin’s 60th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, where visitors could take advantage of deals and win door prizes.
Read MoreTomblin’s celebrates 60th AnniversaryAurora man arrested after crash
An Aurora man was injured and subsequently arrested following a wreck at 12:15 p.m. Friday on Farm Road 1065, five miles east of Purdy.
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