April 2026
Wheaton man charged with child molestation
A Wheaton man has been charged with child molestation for allegedly engaging in sexual acts with a minor.
Beta Club members compete
A total of 41 Senior Beta members from Cassville competed in various events at the 2026 Missouri Senior Convention, held March 13-14 at the Branson Convention Center.
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: Predictably sad
It’s a funny thing, news. Largely, it’s unpredictable what will elicit the biggest reactions from the public, especially on social media. Sometimes, what we feel like are our best stories get a mere flicker of attention. Other times, a story lands on my desk that I am certain will bring a waves of attention — and not always the good kind.
Staff View — Sheila Harris: A word from a boogeyman
I’m reading that, based on an uptick in spiritual interest, our nation is experiencing a religious revival.
Community Voices — Terry Held: Poetry Ain’t Dead — It’s Alive in Cassville
I am a witness. I saw it with my own eyes. I heard it clearly. But more than anything, I felt it — somewhere in the chest, where words tend to land when they matter most.
Junior Beta members compete at convention
A total of 32 Cassville Junior Beta members competed in various events at the 2026 Missouri Junior Convention at the Branson Convention Center on March 11-12. The following members received invitations to compete at National Junior Beta Convention in Nashville, Tenn., in June:
Mistrial declared in rape, kidnapping case
A mistrial has been ruled in the jury trial of a Purdy man charged with sodomy, rape and kidnapping, as the jury was unable to reach a verdict.
Southwest inducts 10 into NHS
Olivia Clanton lights the candle of leadership during the induction ceremony at Southwest High School on April 1. In the background, Cecilia Gaines reads the meaning of the pillar, and Club President Addison Pendergraft, back left, looks on.
Carla Criqui
Carla Criqui, 65, of Monett, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Cox South in Springfield, Mo.
George Steven “Steve” Sanchez
George Steven “Steve” Sanchez, 71, of Reeds Spring, Mo. passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026 at his home.
