Barry County
Purdy preps for nation’s birthday
In a low-key session, the Purdy City Council provided a green light for the annual Fourth of July celebration and discussed recent activity around town.
Open House to celebrate courtroom renovation
Renovations to the historic Barry County courtroom are complete.
19 walk in Wheaton
A total of 19 Wheaton students celebrated graduation on Thursday with confetti, silly string and the traditional hat toss.
Learning on the fly at Kids’ Fishing Day
A volunteer helps a young participant learn how to fish during Kids Fish Day at Roaring River State Park. Volunteers and sponsors fishing classes during the event, teaching children how to tie flies and make fishing lures. The class was sponsored by Missouri Parks Association, Mako Fly Fishing Club, and Mid-West Flies.
News Briefs, May 20
The Barry County Commission will host an Open House in the historic courthouse on the square, located at 700 Main St. in Cassville, celebrating the newly renovated courtroom.
Staff View — Sheila Harris: Hungry giants this way come
Some say the mushroom-like proliferation of data centers across the country can’t be stopped.
Through the Years, May 20
30 YEARS AGO: A BITTERSWEET GOODBYE — Cassville High School graduates Britt Stimson and Noelle Edie, pictured on the left, succumb to a tearful embrace following Friday night's commencement activities.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, May 20
Say hello to Wilbur! He was found as a stray, but he was already neutered when brought to us.
Freeman signs to Culver-Stockton
Southwest volleyball’s leader in kills and aces is taking her talents to Canton, as she has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Culver-Stockton College next fall.
3 Southwest track athletes advance to state
Southwest seniors Tobias Smith and Dylan Frost, as well as sophomore Sidney Roe, have each qualified for the MSHSAA Class 2 Track and Field Championships following their performances on Saturday at the Class 2 Sectional at Buffalo High School.
