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Man charged for chase on Hwy. 37

December 17, 2024

An Exeter man is facing a felony charge and a misdemeanor charge following an alleged high-speed chase on Highway 37 in Barry County. Cody Priest, born 1989, of Exeter, is charged with felony fleeing and misdemeanor failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.

Purdy parades for Christmas

December 10, 2024

Purdy held its annual Christmas Parade Saturday morning. .

‘O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, how lovely are you in Purdy’

December 4, 2024

Some 100 or more Purdy area residents enjoyed the lighting of Purdy’s Christmas tree, Friday night, in Purdy’s City Park. The event was sponsored by First State Bank, First Baptist Church of Purdy and Mareth Enterprises.

Starting with a ship

December 4, 2024

The Purdy boys basketball team is under new management this season, and the first taste of action saw the new coach’s squad win the tournament at his previous place of employment. The Eagles are off to a 3-0 start to the season, taking home the Verona Tip-Off Classic trophy with a 71-44 win over Hurley, a 63-60 win over Pleasant Hope and a 45-44 victory over Blue Eye.

December 4, 2024

MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy cooperative, announces the completion of significant upgrades at its Petro-Card 24 station, located at 8911 Farm Road 1080 in Purdy. This location is open to the public 24 hours a day and offers regular 87-octane gasoline, 91-octane gasoline without ethanol, and clear and red-dyed diesel fuel.

November 27, 2024

BY MURRAY BISHOFF Special to the Cassville Democrat With holiday activities approaching, the Purdy City Council discussed participating and preparing for the New Year. Ken and Julie Terry, who host the July 4 celebration, will again offer the Purdy Community Christmas parade at 10 a.m.

Purdy students feed families in need

November 20, 2024

Students in Amy Harkey’s Prostart I & II Courses at Purdy High School prepared and distributed 250 healthy, complete meals of chicken and vegetable fried rice for families in their community last week. The meals, prepared through the Kids Feeding Kids program, were donated to families served by Purdy Prostart I students.

November 20, 2024

The Purdy girls basketball program is back in business. Unable to field a team in the 2023-2024 season, a dozen years after back-to-back state championships, Coach Stephanie Heman said eight girls are reviving the storied squad.

Lady Eagles get double-digit wins

November 12, 2024

For the first time in eight seasons, the Purdy volleyball team achieved a double-digit win total. The Lady Eagles, who had only three seniors and a majority of freshmen this season, finished at 11-22-3, falling in the Class 2, District 10 quarterfinals to Sarcoxie, 3-0 (21-25, 15-25, 13-25).

Purdy Carnival fills halls with fun

November 12, 2024

Diego Aldaba, 6, of Purdy selects a Blow-Pop with the hope of a larger prize a the Purdy Carnival on Friday. Running the game was Abby Schallert, a Purdy kindergarten teacher, and Aldaba’s mother, Griselda Rivera, provided support. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com

Purdy

Man charged for chase on Hwy. 37

Purdy parades for Christmas

‘O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, how lovely are you in Purdy’

Starting with a ship

MFA Oil Upgrades Purdy Petro-Card 24 Station

Purdy City Council to ride in Yule parade

Purdy students feed families in need

Lady Eagles hoops is back!

Lady Eagles get double-digit wins

Purdy Carnival fills halls with fun

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