Barry County
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: Give it a rest, chaos
It’s inevitable. Every time I try to leave town, the world goes a little bonkers. Floods and murders have both occurred while I have been “on vacation,” and hopefully we’ll…
Staff View — Sheila Harris: Who cut the cheese?
If Amendment 5 passes on Aug. 4, the state income tax will be phased out. If Amendment 4 passes, the ability of individual citizens, like you and me, to initiate…
Community Voices — Melissa Hamilton: July brings harvest, helpful insects and opportunities for fall planting
July is one of the busiest and most rewarding months at the Barry County Community Garden. With summer in full swing, gardeners are enjoying an abundance of fresh vegetables, colorful…
Through the Years, July 15
30 YEARS AGO: MODERN DAY ROBIN HOOD — John Haggard of Washburn, Robbinhooded while target shooting at 7 Valleys Archery last Saturday.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, July 15
Hi, I’m Armani — a 7-month-old Great Pyrenees mix with a big personality packed into a growing frame! Right now I’m a strapping 56.7 pounds of fluffy white fur, and I’m already neutered and ready for my forever home.
Eagles rack up 27 wins
Purdy Baseball Coach Joshua Hughes said the Eagles’ 27-win season was about far more than victories, pointing to the growth of his players on and off the field as the program’s biggest accomplishment.
News Briefs, July 15
The Eagle Rock Community Association is inviting the community to a Meet and Greet with Amy Boxx on July 23 at 6 p.m. at the Eagle Rock Community Center, located at 27824 Hwy. 86 in Eagle Rock.
Fire & Thunder — literally
The annual Fire & Thunder fireworks show lit up Table Rock Lake and the Shell Knob bridge on Saturday. Views from the lookout point northeast of the show provided a view of the pyrotechnics, as well as hundreds of boats in the water and distant lightning from a line of storms moving into the area. The Shell Knob bridge was closed off during the show, as fireworks exploded above the iconic Barry County structure.
Honors unfurled
The new Hometown Heroes undertaking by the Irwin-Easley American Legion Post No. 118 saw its first major sign of progress on July 1, as 25 banners were presented to veterans, active duty military or their families at the Barry County Courthouse.
Alarm in the name of karst
Karst topography represents a source of endless fascination for explorers, but its quirky characteristics — consisting of ever-dissolving limestone and dolomite, fractured with fissures, sinkholes, caves, springs and losing streams — present unique challenges for Missouri and Arkansas legislators.
