Barry County
2 men charged for alleged theft, exhibiting firearm
Two men are being held in the Barry County jail on multiple felony charges after an incident in Butterfield where the pair allegedly moved a victim’s vehicle and brandished a firearm.
Kyle Troutman: A moment to brag
As the school year comes to an end and graduation season is in full swing, I want to take a moment to brag.
Through the Years, May 6
30 YEARS AGO: HUSE WINS FIRST AT BIG 8 — Senior Wildcat track star Jeremy Huse placed first with his 14'0" pole vault at last week's Big 8 district competition at East Newton.
Health Department appoints new administrator
The Barry County Health Department has announced the appointment of Brianna Meyer as the new Administrator, effective April 13.
Soroptimist Club donates to 8 local organizations
The Soroptimist Club of Barry County has announced the club has awarded $5,000 in grant money through the annual Dreams in Action grant program. Grant recipients included: Pregnancy Care Center, Dress A Girl, Barry County Youth Camp, Community Care Coalition, Cassville Middle School Backpack Program, Cassville School District Success Program, Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch and Life Change. The Dreams in Action grant is available for non-profit organizations (501c3 status) that make a positive impact on the lives of women and children in Barry County.
Eagles gliding through season
The Purdy baseball team has not won a district championship since 2019, and though the defending state champion is in their district, the Eagles are hoping to return to their championship ways.
Southwest trap team claims state championship
The Southwest Trap Team rose to the top of Missouri high school trapshooting this weekend, capturing the state championship with a team score of 468 out of 500.
News Briefs, May 6
The Cassville Alumni Association’s annual dinner will be held on May 23 at 6 p.m. at the Cassville High School commons area. Doors open at 5 p.m., and dinner is at 6 p.m.
Motion for new murder trial
A motion has been filed for a new trial for an Exeter man found guilty of four felony counts, including first-degree murder, in an April 14-16 jury trial.
Aurora man injured in motorcycle crash
An Aurora man was injured in a wreck at 10:45 a.m. on Friday on Highway 86, five miles north of Eagle Rock.
