Barry County
Alleged beer thief wields knife at deputy
A Shell Knob man is facing two felonies after allegedly breaking into a Shell Knob business, stealing alcohol, then pulling a weapon on a Barry County deputy before being tased, fleeing, and ultimately detained.
DNR finalizing language for amended land-application rules
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is one step closer to issuing new permits to companies that land-apply wastewater and food and meat-processing residuals to farmland across southwest Missouri and elsewhere in the state.
Purdy hosts Student Development Day
Purdy High School held its first Student Professional Development Day on Friday, offering students in grades 9-12 a unique opportunity to gain valuable life and career skills.
Lady Bulldogs return 6, show promise
With a strong core of players returning, the Wheaton volleyball team is excited to hit the floor.
Purdy man injured in motorcycle wreck
A Purdy man was injured in a wreck on Aug. 19 on Farm Road 1100, three miles east of Purdy.
Shell Knob man dies in boat collision
A Shell Knob man died in a boat collision at 1:45 p.m. on Aug. 18 on Table Rock Lake in Viola.
Jeremiah Buntin: Cassville’s favorite teacher
As the end of summer signals the beginning of another year back to school, our memories become entwined with the changing of the seasons, recalling all that we have learned and mourning how much has been forgotten.
Through the Years, Aug. 27
30 YEARS AGO: FIRST TIME AT SCHOOL — These new kindergartners found a great way to beat the heat. In addition to fans blowing and lights off, these students got to enjoy Flavor-Ices. Students in Kathy Sheehy’s first grade class are pictured above.
News Briefs, Aug. 27
The Cassville Branch Library, in partnership with Mid America Insurance Solutions LLC, will host a Medicare 101 Educational Event on Sept. 16 from 2-3 p.m.
Activities abound at Kids’ Fishing Day
Emerie Declue, 5, of Neosho, makes sure her stamp has ample ink at an activity at Kids’ Fishing Day at Roaring River State Park on Saturday.
