April 2025
County schools collaborate to strengthen workforce development
In an effort to evaluate current job skills and strengthen workforce development in the community, educators, parents, employers, alumni, students and community members across Barry County have come together to discuss how best to prepare graduates for a successful future.
Greg Armstrong: Channeling the heroism of Jerusalem wall-builder Nehemiah
Have you ever told someone, “You should be more like Nehemiah!” Maybe you should start!
Scoreboard, April 30
The Cassville middle school boys and girls track teams competed in the Monett Middle School Invitational on April 17, bringing home multiple medals, including seven first places for the 7th and 8th grade Wildcats.
Trojans charging way through challenging season
After three seasons at .500 or better, the Southwest baseball team has found wins tough to come by in 2025, as it is rebuilding after graduating seven seniors last year.
Johnny Douglas Williams
Johnny Douglas Williams, 75, passed away at his residence in Eagle Rock, Mo., on Friday, April 21, 2025.
Gwendolyn Hazel “Gwen” Runyan
Gwendolyn Hazel “Gwen” Runyan, 91, a longtime resident of Eagle Rock, Mo., passed away Saturday, April 20, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas, in Rogers, Ark.
Jimmie Lee “Jim” Lane
Jimmie Lee “Jim” Lane, 78, of Fairview, Mo. passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at his home.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, April 30
Diana is a Blue Heeler Cattle Dog looking for her forever home. She is incredibly sweet and is good with cats and dogs. She weighs 46 pounds and her date of birth if April 20, 2024.
Trent Oliphant: Overcoming art obstacles
Chances are that you were involved with art education when you were in school.
Sheila Harris: Scope for the imagination
I’ve lived in the Ozarks for over 50 years, but until recently, I knew very little about the karst underlayment below us, nor, to be honest, was I even familiar with the word “karst.”
