June 2022
Les Jacobs recognized for 25 years of service
Les Jacobs was recently recognized by representatives from Ford Motor Company for his 25 years of service. From left: Tom Evans, Jacobs, Ann Tummons and Chris Psomas..
Reaching those who need help
Across the nation, American citizens are dealing with an epidemic with the most heartbreaking of effects — overdoses.
According to the CDC there were 70,630 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2019, with nearly 850,000 overdose deaths since 1999.
Barry County Fair Board announces fair dates
The Barry County Fair Board has announced the 2022 dates and exhibits. The Barry County fair will be held June 25, in Butterfield.
Southwest grad now CFO of O’Reilly
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. announced that Jeremy Fletcher, the Company’s Senior Vice President of Finance and Controller, has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Roaring River dive team preps for camera
Telepictures, of Bentonville, Ark., put the KISS team’s only female diver, Gayle Orner, in the spotlight first.
Three indicted for large-scale meth conspiracy
Three defendants have indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in an alleged conspiracy to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine in south west Missouri after law enforcement officers seized approximately 29 pounds of methamphetamine.
News briefs
Cassville Rodeo on Saturday The annual Cassville Rodeo, sponsored by the Cassville Rotary Club and the Cassville FFA Booster Club, is on Saturday from 8-11 p.m. at Bill Hailey Arena in Cassville.
3 inmates escape from Barry County jail
UPDATE: Blevins was captured Wednesday in Casper, Wyo. Subjects punch through ceiling, escape through maintenance door At breakfast check on Friday morning, it was determined three inmates escaped from the…
Heels kick at Mason Lowe Invitational
Jack Gilmore holds on close to time during a ride at the Mason Lowe Invitational in Cassville Saturday.
Trojan relay teams make track history
The Southwest boys 4x800 and 4x400 relay teams finished fourth and eighth, respectively, at the Class 2 Track Meet Friday and Saturday in Jefferson City — the first in school history to earn All-State status.
