Kyle Troutman
Sheriff lauds investigators for hundreds of hours put into new Hocutt cold case investigation
The Barry County Sheriff's Office hosted a public press conference on Tuesday to discuss details of the murder of Justin Hocutt, as the Office made three arrests in the cold case last week.
Pollution, industrial ag decried at meeting
More than 50 people attended a public meeting on July 19 at the Scott Regional Technology Center in Monett to hear a variety of state leaders and experts discuss environmental threats they perceive stemming from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), data centers and sludge tanks proposed in southwest Missouri.
3 brothers charged with murder of Justin Hocut in 1999
Twenty-seven years after 14-year-old Seligman resident Justin Hocutt was found dead on the train tracks 100 yards away from his girlfriend's home, three men have been arrested and charged with the teenager's murder.
Taz on duty!
After nearly two decades without a K-9 unit, the Barry County Sheriff's Office has welcomed a new four-legged deputy to its ranks.
CCFPD seeking $4.5 million in bonds
The Central Crossing Fire Protection District is seeking approval of a $4.5 million bond issue on Aug. 4, aiming to renovate two stations, add to its fleet of brush trucks, purchase new equipment and pay off leases.
Discrepancy on Missouri Financial Report raises questions
Over $1 trillion disappeared from Missouri’s Annual Financial & Statistical Report for Fiscal Year 2024, which ended on June 30 of that year.
Man charged with rape, dissemination of images
A Golden man has been arrested and charged with three felonies relating to alleged sex crimes.
Purdy firefighters join southeast Missouri rescue efforts
Responding to the statewide emergency call, Purdy Fire District firefighters sent a team recently to Iron and Reynolds counties in southeast Missouri to assist in rescues due to flooding along the Black River in southeast Missouri.
A fine night on the prairie for a picnic
Veteran area musician Dewayne Bowman and his band entertained the Stones Prairie Picnic crowd with classic country music selections. Bowman, second from left, on guitar, and Randy Vanderpool, right, on bass provided vocals. Steve Matlock, at left, played steel guitar and Johnny Winter, center right, played percussion.
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: See you at the polls!
In less than a week, Barry County voters will have their say on numerous local races and issues, as well as a few prominent constitutional amendments — all of which have the potential of maintaining or altering the future paths of our county and state.
