September 2026
FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville vs. Seneca, Week 3
This week’s live updates are sponsored by Missouri Farm Bureau – Chad Yarnall. Field a great policy with Chad — he’s got you covered! Kellen Weldy fields a short opening…
Countywide burn ban issued
The Barry County Commission has issued a countywide burn ban, effective Sept. 10 and until further notice, as the county is in the midst of experiencing extreme or severe drought.
Monett Waterthrashers finish season 4th in league
The Monett Waterthrashers swim team completed its season by hosting the league A division meet, held at the Monett Area YMCA on Aug. 1 and 2.
Exeter expansion complete
A project years in the making has given Exeter students new spaces for weightlifting, agricultural education, career exploration and band, also providing the district facilities designed to serve students long into the future.
Purdy school board reviews tax levy, repairs
Purdy school board members completed preparations for the new school year, including a review of troublesome facility issues, at its Aug. 13 meeting.
Aging water systems present challenges
The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) recently approved the sale of the City of Neosho’s water and wastewater systems to Missouri American Water (MAW) for $34.5 million, with the completed sale announced by MAW on Sept. 3.
Cassville joins regional tourism alliance
The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce is joining more than a dozen chambers, Main Streets and communities across three states in a new effort to promote regional tourism and encourage residents to explore destinations closer to home.
Backpack program receives $6,600 donation
The Cassville Backpack Program recently accepted a $6,600 donation from the Pythagoras Lodge No. 383 and Masonic Home in Cassville. The program helps students dealing with food insecurity by sending home nonperishable food items home with students for weekend or school breaks. The program serves the primary, intermediate and middle schools, and it is supported by local food drives, donations and grants.
Purdy FFA Chapter Helps Pack 252,564 Meals at State Fair
Members of the Purdy FFA Chapter joined more than 782 FFA members from 95 Missouri FFA Chapters and agricultural leaders to pack meals, a capstone celebration through service of the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation’s (MFCF) 2026 Drive to Feed Kids (Drive).
Staff View — Sheila Harris: The geese are gathering
I’ve been sheltered here in Barry County. Until the recent purchase of the Neosho public water and wastewater systems by Missouri American Water (MAW), I didn’t realize that many public water systems in the state are owned and operated by shareholders in publicly-traded stock.
