December 2025
Area schools to battle at Southwest Tournament
Three area schools will take part in the 43rd Annual Southwest Boys Holiday Tournament, which runs Saturday to Tuesday.
William Hodgson: In the fulness of time
But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.” (Galations 4:4-5)
News Briefs, Dec. 24
The Cassville Farmers Market is open weekly on Saturdays on the Barry County Courthouse Square, from 8 a.m. to noon. Vendors are offering eggs, vegetables, hand-made crafts, baked goods and more. Those interested in becoming a vendor may contact Chad Sprinkle at 417-846-3539.
Preparations underway for Thornton Christmas dinner
Preparations are underway for the annual Linn Thornton Memorial Christmas Day community dinner in Monett.
Wheaton parade delivers joy
Scenes from the Wheaton Christmas Parade.
100 grams of meth found in arrest
An Arkansas man was arrested on Dec. 9 following a traffic stop and search of his vehicle allegedly revealed 100 grams of methamphetamine.
Pocket park planned
The city of Cassville is fine-tuning plans for a new pocket park on the site of the former Hall Theater, working through design concepts, cost considerations and community feedback as the project moves toward its next phase.
Exeter man injured in Cassville wreck
An Exeter man was injured on Saturday in a wreck at 2:30 p.m. on Farm Road 2192, one mile south of Cassville.
Santa slings sweets in Seligman
Scenes from the Seligman Christmas Parade.
Kyle Troutman: ’Twas on the press before Christmas
’Twas 12 days before Christmas, and at The Cassville Democrat, A busy hand was a’typing requests for iPhones and crafts.
