Barry County

Local podcaster gives deets on jobs

February 25, 2025

Motivated by an urge to help his sons find suitable career paths, a Cassville man has launched a biweekly podcast focused on jobs. Tim Hendrix, producer of The Jobs Podcast, grew up in the four-state area and went to college in San Diego, met his wife in Colorado and moved to Blue Eye in 2004, then Cassville 6 years ago.

Kyle Troutman: Capturing Opening Day

February 25, 2025

As we put the finishing touches on Trout Times this year — my 10th as editor of the annual publication — there was a nifty little hole left for a few words from yours truly.

Jeremiah Buntin: Isolated incidents and an Ozarker’s measure

February 25, 2025

When searching for local history, some interesting places to explore are newspapers in other states.

February 25, 2025

Ridge Top Bible Camp dedicate chapel

Exeter’s Stephens qualifies for Joplin Globe Spelling Bee

February 19, 2025

On Jan. 31, students at Exeter elementary competed in the qualifier for the Joplin Globe Spelling Bee. Allie Stephens, a fifth-grade student, was the winner and is now qualified to compete in the annual Joplin Globe Spelling Bee on March 14.

Exeter homecoming royalty crowned

February 19, 2025

Exeter High School celebrated Homecoming on Jan. 31 with the theme “Hollywood Homecoming.”

February 19, 2025

Recently, things have begun to change in my life and those around me.

5 teams’ district brackets set

February 19, 2025

As of Monday, 5 of the 10 local high school basketball teams now know their district seeds and opponents, with one tournament being played close to home.

Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Feb. 19

February 19, 2025

This adorable pup is Bowman. He is a black and brown colored shepherd mix pup. His Date of birth is Dec.

Janet Mills: O’ possum – are you awesome?

February 19, 2025

If you’ve ever been out in the dark, maybe taking out the trash or heading to the barn, and locked eyes with a possum, you know the feeling.