Cassville Prom stellar in Stella

Mika Sherwood, right, and Kolten Lingo take a break on the dance floor to pose for a photo at Cassville Prom. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]
MSHP gives drug presentation at high school

On April 20, Cpl. Sam Carpenter, with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, gave a presentation to Cassville High School students aiming to spread awareness regarding the nitazenes crisis in the community, sharing information about the serious issues regarding drug use that could affect students and the broader community.
Motion for new murder trial
A motion has been filed for a new trial for an Exeter man found guilty of four felony counts, including first-degree murder, in an April 14-16 jury trial.
Creativity, inspiration craved on Poetry Day

Crowder College’s annual Poetry Day brought together students, faculty and guests for a celebration of creativity, expression and community.
Purdy City Council approves website

The Purdy City Council gave a green light to accepting a website for the city, its first, designed by the GO CAPS program in Monett, during its April 8 meeting.
Aurora man injured in motorcycle crash
An Aurora man was injured in a wreck at 10:45 a.m. on Friday on Highway 86, five miles north of Eagle Rock.
Road commissioners sworn in

Road district commissioners in Barry County were sworn in on Thursday during a dinner and informational meeting held at the First Christian Church in Cassville.
Elementary Beta members compete at state

A total of 36 Elementary Beta members represented Cassville Intermediate School and competed in various events at the Missouri Beta Convention. Cassville club members earned five first-place awards and eight top-five awards. The following members received invitations to compete at the National Elementary Beta Convention in Nashville, Tenn., in June:
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: Storm season kicking up

Storm season is upon us once again. In the past couple days, wind and hail damage has been reported all around us in the Ozarks, and close to home for some Barry County residents.
American Insights — Dakoda Pettigrew: James Otis’s fight

In February 1761, almost four months after George III’s ascension, the first major controversy surrounding imperial policy gripped Boston politics.



