Exeter

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.

Exeter welcomes 3 to staff

September 11, 2024

The Exeter school district welcomed three new staff members this fall. They include: Lindsay Reed, K-12 librarian; Jennifer Brown, elementary secretary; and Andrea Howard, paraprofessional.

Sweet treats and time with grandparents

September 11, 2024

Harper Walker, 8, drizzled caramel over her ice cream during Thursday’s Grandparents Day treat at the Exeter school district.

September 4, 2024

The Exeter school district has received another grant for its Afterschool Program, renewed for a third five-year cycle and keeping the program going. Mandy Mattingly, Afterschool Program director, said it’s rare for a school to be renewed once, let alone twice.

Year in Photos — Barry County softball

August 28, 2024

Exeter’s Hallie Woods lays a bunt during a matchup with Purdy last season.

100+ park for Depot Exeter Auto Show

August 13, 2024

More than 100 vehicles lined Front Street and Cass Avenue in Exeter on Saturday for the Depot Exeter Auto Show.

Sixth Annual Depot Exeter Auto Show Set for Aug. 10

July 30, 2024

The Sixth Annual Depot Exeter Auto Show will be Aug. 10 from 10 a.m.