Purdy
Lady Eagles have high ceiling amid low wins
Two seasons removed from not having enough players to field a team, the Purdy girls basketball squad turned in three wins this year, but Coach Stephanie Heman said the record does not reflect the wins made in development.
Purdy baseball returns experience, eyes postseason run
The Purdy baseball team is entering this season with a strong returning core and loads of experience, hoping to put that combination to the test and build toward another postseason push.
David Wormington: Purdy School Board Election Questionnaire
I want to serve on the school board because I care deeply about our community and the future of our children.
Kaley Thigpen: Purdy School Board Election Questionnaire
I am running for the Purdy School Board because I care deeply about the future of our schools and the students they serve, including my own children.
Purdy superintendent issues statement on late board president
Travis Graham, superintendent of the Purdy School District, recently issued a statement on the passing of Board President David Young, who died on March 14.
Purdy improves on defense, meets goals
A 7-19 campaign for the Purdy boys basketball team included plenty of defensive improvement, and Coach Brad Stewart said goals for the season were met.
Daffodils from the heart
Everything’s coming up daffodils on a farm north of McDowell and on a plot of land in Purdy — the result of a cooperative effort by Barry County resident, Gerry Wass, and a handful of young gardeners from the Purdy area.
Purdy wrestles with sewer issues
During the Feb. 11 meeting, Purdy City Council members wrestled with how to proceed with fixing the city’s long-running problems with its sanitary sewer system.
Purdy school chooses calendar for 2026-27
The Purdy school board wrestled with scheduling for the coming school year and reviewed issues with the Annual Performance Review (APR), as assessed by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, during its Feb. 12 meeting.
Purdy extends superintendent’s contract
The Purdy school board has extended the contract of Superintendent Travis Graham and approved waiving tuition for new students who lived beyond the district’s borders.
