Exeter

Exeter boys hoops wants to peak at season’s end

December 17, 2024

The Exeter boys basketball team has had a challenging start to its season, but Coach Tremanye Williams is less concerned about the beginning as he is the end. Finishing at 10-16 last season, the Tigers return three seniors — Kason Nelson, Jesse Eaton and Kendal Gorman — to this year’s squad.

Driving for a dozen

December 10, 2024

A dozen wins and a district tournament victory are the main goals for this year’s Exeter girls basketball team. Jennifer Young, Lady Tigers’ coach, said with a trio of returners and three more players with significant minutes, Exeter is poised to improve.

Santa escorted through Exeter

December 10, 2024

The Exeter Christmas Parade was held on Saturday along Front Street in Exeter.

Exeter lights community Christmas tree

December 4, 2024

The city of Exeter held its Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, illuminating the tree and gazebo on Front Street.

Tiger Band takes 3rd in small schools

November 20, 2024

On Oct. 19, the Exeter High School band participated in the Missouri Southern Homecoming Parade in downtown Joplin. The Tiger Band finished in third place in the small school division. The Tiger band will also perform in the Exeter Christmas Parade on Dec. 7, and the band will perform as part of the Exeter School Christmas concert on Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

October 22, 2024

This fall, third grade classrooms across Missouri — including at Exeter and Southwest — are harvesting knowledge as students participate in Agriculture Education on the Move (Ag Moves). Through this initiative of Missouri Farmers Care, students discover how their lives are intertwined with agriculture through hands-on learning led by passionate educators in their classrooms.

Vegetative fires burn across county

October 15, 2024

A trio of fires struck Barry County over the weekend, all vegetative and all starting just days after the Barry County Commission enacted a burn ban until further notice. The first fire was on Friday west of Cassville and east of Exeter along Highway 76/86.

41 years of digs and kills

October 9, 2024

Southwest’s Laura Henry (No. 10) sets teammate Marissa Freeman for a kill attempt in a matchup with Pierce City Saturday at Southwest’s Volleyfest, the 41st year of the tournament.

Beds built by Barry Countians for Barry Countians

September 24, 2024

Doug Dunning, right, brands beds with the Sleep in Heavenly Peace logo while Lasche Finch looks on during a construction event Saturday in the parking lot at First Christian Church in Cassville. With the help of 20-30 volunteers at several summer construction events, the non-profit group has delivered 185 beds to Barry County children since June 2023.

September 24, 2024

The Exeter Community Gospel Hymn Sing, an uplifting evening of traditional gospel music, will be held on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. Hosted by the Exeter Community Outreach, this event will be held in the multi-purpose room at Exeter schools.