Cassville
Cole landslides way to prosecutor
For the first time since 2014, Barry County has elected a new prosecutor.
Library hosts ‘Grease’ with floats
The Cassville Branch Library recently screened the movie "Grease" and had popcorn and Coca-Cola floats available to attendees. The library hosts numerous events each week, which are listed in the Cassville Democrat's News Briefs section.
Data centers on horizon?
A key infrastructural element for data centers is access to reliable electricity. “A lot of the infrastructure in certain parts of the state would need upgraded in order to support data centers,” said Jennifer McBroom, Barry Electric Cooperative CEO and general manager.
Barry County sales taxes see solid gains in July
Sales tax receipts for the seven Barry County cities and the county government entities saw solid gains in July, though two cities ended up marginally lower than a year ago.
News Briefs, Aug. 12
The Cassville school district has released Back to School information for the 2026-2027 school year. The first day of school is Aug. 25.
Through the Years, Aug. 12
40 YEARS AGO: AVOIDING FUMBLES IMPORTANT — So important in fact that coach Joe Cavness has backfield prospects in early drills on hope to transfer the ball from one hand to another and avoid dropping same.
Intermediate Beta students compete
Cassville Intermediate Beta students recently participated in the 2026 National Beta Convention held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.
Year in Photos — Cassville girls basketball
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2025-2026 athletics seasons. — KT
3 compete at National Beta Convention
Members of Cassville High School's Senior Beta Club recently earned the opportunity to compete during the National Senior Beta Convention, held June 16-20 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.
Hardware to hair
Carl Schell, center, with Carl Schell Construction, hands down a piece of plywood to Frank Diaz while working on the facade of Zachary Fields' building on Main Street on Monday. Under the wood was a "Hardware" sign made of single-pane glass.
