November 2025
Effort, competition to define Wildcats
Coming off its lowest-win season since 2020, the Cassville boys basketball team is under new management, and new Coach Mike Ray brings more than two decades of coaching experience to the floor as he looks to rebuild a program hungry for success.

Lady Trojans surpass expectations
Southwest volleyball coach Steve Voyak said his team may not have earned an “A” on the season, but the effort exceeded expectations.
Eagles retool after senior-heavy season
Second-leading scorer, 3-point shooter returns

State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick kicks off re-election campaign in Cassville
Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, of Shell Knob, speaks at his re-election campaign kickoff event at Cassville High School on Nov. 4. A full video of his speech may be found on the Cassville Democrat Facebook page.

Arning donates to Cassville programs
Employees at Arning Companies have made a donation of $500 to the Backpack Program at Cassville Intermediate School.

Southwest High School announces Tip-off candidates
Southwest High School will celebrate Tip-off 2025 with a special ceremony prior to the Friday basketball game against Exeter.
Barry County Health Corner, Nov. 19
People should get a flu vaccine every year for optimal protection against flu.

Two nine-points for the Allens!
Jackson Allen and Lincoln Allen scored two nice bucks on opening day.
Forest Service responds to wildfire south of Cassville
Forest Service firefighters are responding to a wildfire, designated the 1039 Fire, burning on the Mark Twain National Forest in an area about 12 miles south of Cassville and about 6 miles northeast of Seligman.


