November 2022

Kyle Troutman: Go get ‘em, Yanks

November 23, 2022

For a couple weeks in June 2002, I was forcing myself awake at 4 a.m., walking with my little brother up the cul-desac to our friends’ house and meeting them in the game room to watch TV. This wasn’t any TV though.

Sharon Charlene Washam

November 23, 2022

Sharon Charlene Washam Sharon Charlene Washam, age 80, of Washburn, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers, Arkansas. Graveside services were held at 2:00 P.M.

2 Southwest Volleyball Players Earn All-Conference

November 23, 2022

Senior libero Olivia Erwin and sophomore setter Laura Jean Henry were both named to the SWCL Conference volleyball team. Erwin led the Lady Trojans in digs, receptions and aces, while Henry was tops in assists and serve percentage.

Lady Eagles welcome new coach

November 23, 2022

The Purdy girls basketball team is under new management this season, as a former Monett assistant has taken the reins of a program returning five players, including last season’s leading scorer. Drew Williams, three-year assistant for the Monett boys team now in his first head coaching job, said he is excited to return to his alma mater.

Tigers headed to Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, honored at home opener

November 23, 2022

Sixty years after winning the Class S Championship, the Exeter boys basketball team of 1963 is being recognized for the achievement with an induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Set for Dec.

Ground broken for Wheaton tornado shelter

November 23, 2022

Surrounded by cheering staff, students and community members, the Wheaton school district officially broke ground Friday at the site for the new tornado shelter. In 2016, the Wheaton taxpayers approved a $1 million bond issue for a FEMA shelter to be built on district property.

November 23, 2022

As Gail Reed gets closer and closer to her Dec. 2 retirement, her replacement, Kimberly Healey, is getting more and more acclimated.

Through the Years, Nov. 23

November 23, 2022

Jack Byrd and Doyle Thomas were renamed to the Cassville Industrial Development Board of Directors in an annual meeting attended by 13 of the 130 shareholders. The meeting lasted 20 minutes and included a financial report by Lloyd Perry, president.

Thanks given at senior center

November 23, 2022

November 23, 2022

For those who like homemade cookies or unique quilted items around the holidays, Shell Knob residents have organized an event that can satisfy both cravings. The women of Central Community United Methodist Church in Shell Knob and the Discovery Quilters of Shell Knob are collaborating with an event on Dec.