Barry County

‘I love these’ — Shell Knob students gifted new shoes
“I love these,” “I’m never taking these off,” and “These are exactly the ones I wanted!” echoed throughout the halls of Shell Knob school district recently as the district’s 152 students each received brand-new sneakers.

Randy Crane: No pain, no gain
You’ve probably heard the saying “No Pain, No Gain” when it comes to physical exercise.
News Briefs, Sept. 24
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) at Cassville High School will host a Fun Color Run on Oct. 11, with registration at 7 a.m. and the race at 8 a.m.
Shell Knob man arrested for fatal wreck on Hwy. 39
A Shell Knob man has been arrested following the death of a pedestrian in a hit-and-run incident at 9:16 p.m. on Sept. 17 on Highway 39 in Shell Knob.
Jury trial set in Exeter murder case
An Exeter man accused of murdering a woman and abandoning her corpse will stand trial in Jasper County next year.
Cassville man killed in big rig wreck
A Cassville man died on Thursday in a wreck at 1:36 p.m. on Route B, one mile west of Purdy.

Sounds, sights delight at Shakin’ in the Shell
Breana Watkins operates a booth for Weaver Produce at the Shakin’ in The Shell festival in Shell Knob on Saturday. Sheila Harris/[email protected]

Through the Years, Sept. 17
40 YEARS AGO: PLAYFUL SUBJECT LION — Object of a 24 hour lion hunt’ in the Eagle Rock area over the weekend, and now an obvious target of county regulations, this was the playful lion at a Hilltop area tavern last week. With the owner, Larry Rainey, the 11-month-old cub, although hot because of the weather, was enjoying the romp. Since, the lion which ended a walk through the countryside of Table Rock Lake on Sunday, faces possible county regulations and the owner possible charges for animal abuse due to inadequate facilities. Previously kept on a chain, after being raised indoors at another Cassville business, the lion was joined by a second of the species early this week, according to information available from the Barry County sheriff’s office, mainly through complaints from neighbors in the Hilltop area. Democrat file photo
Shell Knob woman arrested after crash
A Shell Knob woman was injured and subsequently arrested following a wreck at 6:15 p.m. on Highway 248, one mile east of Route C.

Year in Photos — Barry County softball
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2024-2025 athletics seasons. — KT




