News Briefs, March 19
The Exeter chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace will host a bed build on April 12, starting at 9 a.m., at Emmanuel Baptist Church, located at 821 Old Exeter Road in Cassville.
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Barry County
170-acre wildfire 4 miles from Seligman
Department of Conservation, local fire departments contain blaze By Kyle Troutman ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com A wildfire detected on Thursday at 11 p.m. was contained as of Saturday morning, burning more than 170…
‘Coffee for the Birds’ presentation coming
If going on a birding hike and then kicking back with a relaxing cup of coffee sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday morning, sign up for “Coffee for the Birds” at Roaring River State Park.
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5 Southwest students awarded Hagan Scholarships
Five seniors from Southwest High School’s Class of 2025 have been awarded the prestigious Hagan Scholarship, which provides recipients with up to $60,000 to help fund their college educations.
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Kyle Troutman: Juxta-post
As it tends to do around Opening Day and as Spring approaches, our social media is receiving an uptick in attention, with two posts specifically driving engagement and conversation — though not all positive.
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Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, March 12
Meet San Quentin, aka “Q”! He is a Catahoula Leopard mixed breed. We estimate he will be medium-sized full grown. His date of birth is Dec. 31, 2024. He and his three siblings were dumped at a laundromat in Shell Knob.
Read MoreHaven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, March 12OFO to present Young Artists Concert March 23
The Ozark Festival Orchestra, based in Monett, will continue its 45th season with its Young Artists concert at 3 p.m. on March 23 at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center.
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The Barry County Master Gardeners are hosting their annual spring garden workshop, “Let’s Get Growing!” on March 29 at First Baptist Church Family Life Center in downtown Cassville.
Read More‘Let’s Get Growing!’ set for March 29Purdy schools extends contracts, hires staff
The Purdy school board filled staffing posts for the coming year and reviewed facili ty needs during its February meeting.
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Through The Years, March 12
50 YEARS AGO: INFORMATION ON COUNTY ROADS — Commissioners of three districts, members of the county court and highway engineer, were discussing matters of mutual interest that concerned Barry County’s road system when this photo was made.
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