November 2025
Lady Trojans tout defense, chemistry
With a new basketball season starting on Nov. 22, Shawn Johnson, Southwest girls basketball coach, said his squad is focused on steady growth and team-minded play.
Dorothy Louise Prewitt
Dorothy Louise Prewitt, 96, of Wheaton, Mo. passed away on November 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 1, 1929, in Neosho, Mo., to Irl and Ruth Dyer, who preceded her in death.
Leslie Alan “Les” Lyons
Leslie Alan “Les” Lyons, 67, passed away on November 1, 2025, in Cassville, Mo.
Michael Ray Lamb
Michael Ray Lamb, 76, of Cassville, Mo passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Joplin in Joplin, Mo.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week
Angela is an adorable husky/terrier mix. She weighs 17 pounds. Her date of birth is May 10, 2025. She gets along with other dogs and does well with kids.
Through The Years, Nov. 12
Nov. 19, 50 YEARS AGO: DAD WAS HANDY — Admitting dad had “to drag it out of the woods for me,” none the less took much glory away from Karen Pottebaum in downing a doe deer opening day.
Craig Burford: Come see ‘Gladys in Wonderland’ this weekend
It’s time for lights, staging, sound and action as the SKITS community theater presents the resoundingly hilarious “Gladys In Wonderland” being presented at the Central Community United Methodist Church in Shell Knob Nov. 13-16.
Merlyn Johnson: Breaking down possible future school funding changes
The state of Missouri is taking another look at how public schools are funded.
Sheila Harris: Can she bake a cherry pie?
Ozarks Alive Publisher Kaitlyn McConnell has me fired up about trying my hand at pie-making again.
Cassville McDonald’s honors Brooks as Outstanding Educator
Local McDonald’s of Cassville Owner/Operator Daphne Simpson, right, has recognized Alex Brooks, a dedicated educator at Cassville Intermediate school, as one of the 2025 Outstanding Educators. Simpson presented Brooks with a gift card in recognition of her exceptional commitment to students and the community. Now in its sixth year, the McDonald’s Outstanding Educator Award program celebrates teachers who demonstrate exceptional leadership, creativity, and passion in their classrooms. Each honoree receives a gift card and certificate as a token of appreciation for their hard work and positive impact on students.
