August 2026
Exeter Trap takes First in Division 1
The Exeter High School Trap Team recently completed the 2026 Spring Season and attended the Missouri State High School Clay Target League state shoot in Linn Creek.
3 compete at National Beta Convention
Members of Cassville High School's Senior Beta Club recently earned the opportunity to compete during the National Senior Beta Convention, held June 16-20 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.
UNOFFICIAL AUG. 4 PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS
UNOFFICIAL BARRY COUNTY RESULTS
Hardware to hair
Carl Schell, center, with Carl Schell Construction, hands down a piece of plywood to Frank Diaz while working on the facade of Zachary Fields' building on Main Street on Monday. Under the wood was a "Hardware" sign made of single-pane glass.
Local author’s first book published
Within her busy schedule, Kayla Branstetter, of rural Purdy, found time to write a book.
County Commission has tank concerns
On July 27, the Barry County Commission adopted a written Resolution highlighting concerns the commission has about a pending operational permit for an industrial food and meat-processing-residuals storage tank to be constructed in the county.
News Briefs, Aug. 5
The Monett Historical Society will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Aug. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Event Center at the Museum.
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: Old news to celebrate
In the past two weeks, there have been more important topics to cover in this space than my mid-July trip to Wales, my first time across the pond for a mix of business and vacation.
Community Voices — Jon Horner: The two words that never go out of style
I recently received one of many “Thank You” cards from various members of the Class of 2026.
Connie Jewell Ferguson
Connie Jewell Ferguson, age 83, of Exeter, Missouri passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 at her home. She was born April 9, 1943 in Neosho, Missouri, the daughter of Dewey…
