January 2026
News Briefs, Jan. 7
The Barry County Democratic Central Committee will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the El Mariachi Restaurant, located at 482 Hwy. 76 in Cassville.
James Sherman “Jim” Young
James Sherman “Jim” Young, age 78, of Washburn, Mo., passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at his home.
Jethro “Carol” Hutchens
Jethro “Carol” Hutchens, 91, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home.
James William “Gunny” Stephens
James William “Gunny” Stephens, 72, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his home.
East Newton sweeps Holiday Tourneys
It was a patriotic four days of basketball at Southwest High School over the winter break, as East Newton’s boys and girls doubled up in tourney titles.
Cassville squads both 1-2 in Berryville
The Cassville boys and girls basketball teams both played in the Berryville Holiday Tournament in Arkansas last week, each posting 1-2 records after playing well in two games and struggling in their third.
Wrestling teams grapple in Diamond State Duals
The Cassville boys wrestling team took 19 wrestlers to the Diamond State Lady Invitational in Springdale, Ark., Jan. 2-3, coming home with nine medals and a third-place team finish among 17 squads. Full results include:
A Godly resolution: Make it a priority to be like Jesus Christ
“A true and faithful Christian does not make holy living an accidental thing. It is his great concern. As the business of the soldier is to fight, so the business of the Christian is to be like Christ.” Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758).
