April 2026
CHS jazz band earns top honors in competitive season
The Cassville High School Jazz Band is off to a strong start in its 2026 competitive season, earning top ratings and individual honors at multiple collegiate festivals across the region.
Purdy school board welcomes new members
The Purdy school board reorganized at its April 9 meeting, returning one incumbent and adding two new members following the April 7 election.
Cassville super brings suit against MSHSAA
The U.S. Attorney General’s office has moved to intervene in a federal lawsuit — brought by Cassville Superintendent Merlyn Johnson and Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway — challenging eligibility rules used by the Missouri State High School Activities Association Board of Directors, arguing the policies violate constitutional protections by classifying candidates based on race and sex.
News Briefs, April 22
The Exeter Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace will host a bed build at Emmanuel Baptist Church, located at 821 Old Exeter Road in Cassville, starting at 9 a.m. on May 2.
Staff View: Sludge is in the air — We ain’t seen nothin’ yet
After a relative lull, sludge is back in the spotlight this spring as the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) prepares to announce a public meeting, a preliminary step before issuing new operating permits for three storage tanks which can hold over 800,000 gallons of meat and food-processing residuals.
Community Voices — Jon Horner: Remembering Jill and Becky
In a span of nine days our community lost two educational icons and I also lost two dear friends in Jill LeCompte and Becky Henningson.
Through the Years, April 22
30 YEARS AGO — HERE'S PIE IN YOUR EYE — Cassville fifth graders celebrated the end of a grueling Missouri Master Achievement Test week on Friday, April 19 by throwing pies. Happy youngsters looked on and cheered as several lucky students got to throw pies at their teachers. In the photo above, fifth grader Alyssa Gummert is shown giving Elementary Principal, Martha Dunnam, a pie in the face.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, April 22
Meet Tizzy. This pretty shepherd/Carolina dog weighs 70 pounds. Her est date of birth is Nov. 13, 2022. Tizzy is good with dogs and seems to be more submissive while playing. When playing with other dogs Tizzy is very high energy, and she starts off every play session with a play bow. Tizzy also loves her human interactions and gets exceptionally happy just going for a walk. If your looking for a dog that will love you and your current fur baby; this could be the one for you.
Wanda Louise Anderson
Wanda Louise Anderson, 80, of Seligman, Mo. passed from this world Friday, April 17, 2026 at Oak Point of Monett in Monett, Mo., after a lengthy illness. She was born…
Wes Ryan Harris
Wes Ryan Harris, 51, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on April 14, 2026, at his home. He was born on July 21, 1974, in Kansas City, Mo., to Homer and…
