Barry County

Southwest shooters earn national titles

August 6, 2024

Two Southwest trap shooters have won first-place awards at the 2024 AIM Grand National Championships, held in late July in Sparta, Ill. Riley Phillips earned a first-place finish at nationals, and Dakota Cotton took first in High All-Around for his combined singles, doubles and handicap scores.

August 6, 2024

FEMA completing on-site assessments for individuals affected by May storms In the first 10 days since President Joe Biden authorized federal disaster assistance for the state of Missouri, FEMA approved $903,720 dollars for 158 eligible individuals and households affected by May 19-27 storms. This money is in the form of grants that can help pay for eligible, disaster-related costs associated with a temporary place to stay, minimal home repairs and/or other serious needs not covered by insurance or other programs.

Fire spinner wins local talent show

July 30, 2024

Fire spinner Christopher Tackett walks the stage during his performance at the 2nd Annual Ozarks Got Talent show on Saturday at Zone 4 Mini Golf and More.

July 30, 2024

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from May 19-27.

July 30, 2024

Public comments being accepted through Sept. .9 The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) intends to deny operating permits for Denali Water Solutions’ Evans and Gideon lagoons, located in Newton and McDonald Counties, respectively.

July 30, 2024

About 125 people attended the Eagle Rock Community Association sheriff debate on Friday in Eagle Rock.

July 30, 2024

The first grant rounds from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks for 2024-2025 are now open. The CFO’s annual competitive grant programs are supported by a nearly $5 million grantmaking budget — the largest in the foundation’s history.

July 30, 2024

Drivers should watch for contractor crews making sidewalk improvements and working close to traffic in Purdy, Wheaton, Seligman and Cassville beginning the week of August 5, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Improvements include improving drainage, making landings, crosswalks, pedestrian signs and relocating a pedestrian crossing and pavement markings conform to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

July 30, 2024

Barry County cities and the county government sales taxes showed gains in July, making up for incremental drops in June. The seven Barry County cities collecting sales tax received $792,242.85 in July, up 3 percent from a year ago and a 2 percent drop in June.

Trout Tales, July 31

July 30, 2024

I dug out my safety gear again this year for Saturday’s Ozarks Got Talent show at Zone 4 Mini Golf & More. There’s a fiery trend at this event, and I always say, “Safety first.”

Barry County

Southwest shooters earn national titles

Federal disaster assistance near $1 million in first 10 days

Fire spinner wins local talent show

President approves major disaster declaration

DNR intends to deny 2 lagoon permits

PHOTOS: Sheriff candidates debate in Eagle Rock

CFO opens 2024–2025 competitive grant programs

Sidewalk improvements start next week

Sales tax receipts strong in July

Trout Tales, July 31

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