May 2025
James Carrol “Cab” Lombard
James Carrol “Cab” Lombard, age 71, of Rocky Comfort, Missouri passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at CoxHealth Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri.
Beverly Jean “Bev” Heaton
Beverly Jean “Bev” Heaton, 83, of Seligman, Mo. passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, at her home.
Purdy students Shine at MSSU Media Showcase
Students taking classes in business technology, multimedia, and yearbook were invited to submit their work to the annual Southern Media Showcase hosted by Missouri Southern State University on April 16. This competition draws students from large schools all over Southwest Missouri, including Joplin, Webb City, Carthage and Nixa.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, May 14
Max West is an animated guy who arrived with his sister, Vlad, after their lifelong owner passed away. Max is a tan colored labrador and weighs 63 pounds. Max would love to find his forever home soon. He does get along with other dogs, but a slow introduction would be important. Max is 9-1/2 years old and would love to spend his senior years in a loving home. Max loves to play with toys and is very energetic for his age. He loves attention, belly rubs, eating and observing things around him. He is house trained but needs frequent potty breaks.
Through The Years, May 14
30 YEARS AGO: GARDENING IN THE SUN — It’s been difficult recently to find a full day of sunshine in which gardeners could practice their favorite involvement.
Michelle Hilburn: Reading recommendations for post-graduation
Graduation season is here, and as the parent of a senior, it’s not just a milestone for my son — it marks a transition for my husband and me as well.
Kyle Troutman: Less is more
Have you ever looked around your house and thought, “Wow, look at all this clutter.”
Firefighters Auxiliary cuts ribbon
The Cassville Firefighter’s Auxiliary cut a ribbon recently to celebrate joining the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce. The non-profit auxiliary aims to help the Cassville Volunteer Fire Department with excess needs, from equipment to providing food and hydration during larger events.
Living Wax Museum delivers slices of history
Blakely Johnson tells an elementary school class about Sally Ride during the Living Wax museum at Cassville Middle School on Thursday.
White supremacist receives life for kidnapping, murder
A California man was sentenced recently to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for aiding and abetting the kidnapping and murder of a northwest Arkansas man.
