January 2023
Determination drives Cassville boys hoops into districts
This season has been as kind as it has been unkind for the Cassville boys basketball team. The Wildcats (6-7) are shaking off the holiday rust and focusing in on a conference and district slate that mirror one another, aiming to take a high seed into the postseason.
Kyle Troutman: Can we get a break in the wave?
It’s an ordinary New Year’s resolution to work harder or take up a side gig to make a little more money, but a few area individuals are taking that sentiment too far. In the early morning of Jan.
Eagle eyes in the skies
Desmond McIntyre, 10, of Bentonville, Ark., looks through a scope aimed at the treeline south of Roaring River State Park, hoping to see a few bald eagles flying in the area.
Pet of the Week
Meet Bella Grace, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Bella is a beautiful girl who the Haven believes is just under 2-1/2 years old. She’s a good-sized pup who has the perfect amount of energy for nearly any family.
Scoreboard — Jan. 11
Newer names led the Cassville boys wrestling team at the Monett Tournament on Saturday, held at Reeds Spring High School due to Monett’s gym floor being flooded. Tristan Thompson, at 157 pounds, and Riley James, at 150 pounds, both earned second-place medals for Cassville.
Lady Trojans coming together
Southwest chemistry improving, players competing for starting positions The Southwest girls basketball team has strong numbers and mix of scoring leaders and on-the-floor leaders the Lady Trojans hope will translate to greater success. At 4-8 this season, Southwest’s wins have been small in number but big in meaning.
Pros pitch in for Pickleball PD
Cassville Primary School Principal Mindi Gates gets under a ball sent her way during a professional development day pickleball exercise. Professional players Dave New and Dick Pavelski led the session. Staff also worked with iReady, had math and science training, and were given time to work in their classrooms.
Cassville speech and debate wins awards
Competing at Kickapoo and Seneca in November, the Cassville speech and debate team was awarded third in team sweeps. Full results included: Radio Speaking 2nd, Kalia Miller 4th, Raymond Haggard 5th, Jillian Lecompte Dramatic Interpretation 2nd Kyle Bailey 5th, Glandy Salas Humorous Interpretation 3rd, Jillian Lecompte 4th, Raymond Haggard 6th, Kimberly Hang Program of Oral Interpretation 3rd, Tierany Sloan Duo Interpretation Acting 4th, Kyle Bailey and Raymond Haggard Informative Speaking 3rd, Tierany Sloan 4th, Glandy Salas Original Oratory 3rd, Glandy Salas Policy Debate 4th, Audrey Gautney and Kalia Miller .
CS Bank names new assistant manager
A lifelong Barry County resident and Southwest graduate has been promoted to assistant branch manager of CS Bank’s Cassville location. Jason Tennant, President and Chief Lending Officer, CS Bank, recently announced the appointment of Morgan Mitchell the position.
Anna Marie Henson
enson Anna Marie Henson, 85, of Cassville, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville.
