Barry County

Lady Tigers overcome adversity in championship season
The Exeter girls basketball team faced a season defined by adversity, but that did not stop the Lady Tigers from turning in a campaign to remember.
Southwest softball enters new era
The Southwest softball team begins the season under new leadership, with a mix of returning players and new faces as the Lady Trojans work to establish their identity.

Southwest senior sets 2 school track records
Over the span of four days in two meets, Southwest Senior Dylan Frost set school records in the high jump and the long jump.
His House Foundation receives Strengthening Our Network Grant
His House Foundation, located in Shell Knob, recently received a Strengthening Our Network Grant thanks to Ozarks Food Harvest’s $1 million investment in agency infrastructure in southwest Missouri.
Arvest Bank’s Million Meals Campaign Returns for 16th Year
Arvest Bank has officially launched the 16th year of its annual Million Meals campaign, a two-month effort to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas.
Wheaton schools proposes bond issue
The Wheaton school district has proposed a no-tax-increase bond issue on the April 7 ballot, aiming to address aging infrastructure while freeing up general funds for operations use.

Area residents say, ‘No Kings’
75 people attend first-of-its-kind rally on courthouse square By Sheila Harris [email protected] About 75 people lined Cassville’s Main Street in front of the courthouse on Saturday to protest the policies…

Community Voices — Merlyn Johnson: Implications of SB3 could create financial challenges
As the April 7 election approaches, Barry County residents will see Senate Bill 3 (SB 3) on the ballot.

Through the Years, April 1
— 30 YEARS AGO: A boost for computer literacy— Money raised through a Cassville P.T.A. fundraiser was used to purchase eight Power Macintosh personal computers and software for the elementary library.

Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, April 1
Sweet Georgia wants to find her forever humans soon. She is a medium sized Pointer/Lab mix. Her date of birth is July 15, 2025. She is good with other dogs, cats and kids. She would be a great addition to your family.




