News Briefs, Oct. 22
Beginning with the 2026 election cycle, candidates will need to submit form 5120 online. The link for Form 5120 can be accessed through the DOR website at sa.dor.mo.gov/candidate-affidavit.
Beginning with the 2026 election cycle, candidates will need to submit form 5120 online. The link for Form 5120 can be accessed through the DOR website at sa.dor.mo.gov/candidate-affidavit.

Behind the arm of senior Aubrey Stoufer, the Cassville softball team held Seneca scoreless in the Class 3, District 6 championship, claiming its second district title in school history with a 4-0 victory.

Tonight’s Barry County Brawl is brought to you by Security Bank of Southwest Missouri, proud supporter of Cassville football and Wildcat Nation.

Gabe Magee, of Cassville, finishes the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Fun Color Run on Saturday morning.

What makes a community? While good housing, suitable schools, access to healthcare, a variety of amenities, low crime, a fair cost of living and adequate job opportunities are all measurable factors to assess a community, the most immeasurable may be the most important — the people.

Cassville Football Coach Clay Weldy said the last time the Wildcats traveled to Nevada was the worst football game he’d been a part of — that narrative was rewritten on Friday.

Ben Dillow, 7, of Cassville, plays a roping game at the 4-H Carnival, held on Saturday at the Sho-Me Plaza in Cassville on Saturday.

The Cassville softball team — Big 8 Conference co-champions for the first time in school history — has locked down the No. 2 seed in the Class 3, District 6 Tournament, which the Lady Wildcats will host for the second year in a row.

30 YEARS AGO: Pictured are “man on the street” quotes from community members following the opening of the new Cassville High School building on Highway Y. The question asked is, “What do you like about Cassville’s new high school.”
All five local high schools will see their volleyball teams on the court with their seasons on the line on Tuesday, as district tournament brackets have been released.