Cassville
‘Cats crafting culture
In his first season as head baseball coach at Cassville, Simon Beeson said his squad put more emphasis on culture and mentality than wins and losses, an approach he hopes will build the program in future seasons.
Kyle Troutman: Values up; causes, effects laid down
Last week, 14,644 real estate owners in Barry County received a letter they probably did not enjoy reading much, and I was one of them.
Barton transferring to Arkansas Tech
Maci Barton, 2023 Cassville graduate and daughter of Jim and Wendy Barton, of Cassville, has completed her A.A. Degree in General studies and is transferring to Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Ark., to major in wildlife and fisheries.
Year in Photos — Cassville football
Cassville’s Easton Hughes jukes past a Monett defender during a Barry County Brawl win last season.
First on Front for first time in Cassville
The First on Front concert series, sponsored by First State Bank of Purdy, is making a move to Cassville this year. Following Monett concerts in May and June (pictured), the first ever First on Front Pop-Up Event in Cassville will be held on July 11 from 6-9 p.m. at Cassville South Park. Jake Stringer will take the stage at 6 p.m., followed by Mark Chapman Band at 7 p.m. and The Black Moods at 8 p.m. The event is free to the public, and food trucks will also be on site. The park is located at 501 Sale Barn Road in Cassville.
Cassville Pantry gets $1K grant
Cassville Pantry gratefully announces receipt of a $1,000 grant from the Cassville Community Foundation in care of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
Terry Held: Scrolls to scrolling — Reading in a changed world
One morning not long ago, coffee in hand, as the sun began to glimmer on the horizon, I found myself rereading a passage from “A History of Reading” by Alberto Manguel.
Merlyn Johnson: Section of SB3 may freeze funding to schools
The Missouri Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 3 (SB3), a broad and complex piece of legislation that is now headed to the Governor’s desk for signature.
Soroptimists present Ruby Award
Desiree Miller has been selected as this year’s Soroptimist Ruby Award Recipient.
Crowder honors Community Care Coalition
Community Care Coalition, Barry County has been honored with the 2025 Community Partner of the Year Award by Crowder College Adult Education & Literacy (AEL).
