Cassville
Barber becomes 1st CHS student to complete tech apprenticeship
Bentley Barber is the first Cassville High School student to complete the Registered Youth Apprenticeship program through the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. Serving as a Technology Intern (IT Generalist), Bentley completed 2,000 hours of on-the-job training along with required coursework.
News Briefs, April 29
The Cassville school district is gearing up for a summer full of learning at summer school. “Traditional Seated Summer School: Launch into Learning” will be May 18 to June 12, from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., offered to incoming kindergarten to current eighth grade students.
Rhoads rides to record
A Cassville boys track and field record first set in 1986 and tied in 1996 has officially fallen in 2026.
Sights set on 14
The Cassville girls soccer team has a chance to make history this season. At 9-3 after bagging a second 1-0 victory over Monett this season, with the April 21 victory coming via an extra-time goal by Makayla Connolley, the Lady Wildcats have five regular-season games remaining and the possibility of topping the 13-win 2024 season by one.
Wildcat Jazz sparks toe tapping at Barry Electric annual meeting
Jonah Cupps plays a clarinet solo during one of the Wildcat Jazz songs at the Barry Electric Annual Meeting on Thursday.
Jazz bands play at Bikes, Blues & BBQ
The Cassville Band Boosters hosted CHS Band’s Blues & BBQ on Friday at the Cassville High School Football Stadium parking lot.
CHS jazz band earns top honors in competitive season
The Cassville High School Jazz Band is off to a strong start in its 2026 competitive season, earning top ratings and individual honors at multiple collegiate festivals across the region.
Cassville super brings suit against MSHSAA
The U.S. Attorney General’s office has moved to intervene in a federal lawsuit — brought by Cassville Superintendent Merlyn Johnson and Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway — challenging eligibility rules used by the Missouri State High School Activities Association Board of Directors, arguing the policies violate constitutional protections by classifying candidates based on race and sex.
News Briefs, April 22
The Exeter Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace will host a bed build at Emmanuel Baptist Church, located at 821 Old Exeter Road in Cassville, starting at 9 a.m. on May 2.
Staff View: Sludge is in the air — We ain’t seen nothin’ yet
After a relative lull, sludge is back in the spotlight this spring as the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) prepares to announce a public meeting, a preliminary step before issuing new operating permits for three storage tanks which can hold over 800,000 gallons of meat and food-processing residuals.
