Southwest spikers 3rd at Verona Volleyball Invitational

The Southwest volleyball team finished third in the 10-team Verona Tournament Saturday. The Lady Trojans defeated Golden City, Gloria Deo Academy and tied Thomas Jefferson before losing to Lockwood and Galena, who played for the championship.
Grass fire doused on Hwy. Y
A one-acre grass fire on Highway Y was contained and extinguished last week.
Jimmie Ward “Jim” Scritchfield

Jimmie Ward “Jim” Scritchfield, 82 of Cassville, Mo., passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at his home.
Roxanne L. McIntire

Roxanne L. McIntire, 83, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her home.
J.D. Martin

J.D. Martin, 88, of Seligman, Mo. passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at his home.
Vehicle catches fire by Aquatic Center

A vehicle caught fire on Sept. 2 in the parking lot of the Cassville Aquatic Center.
Prayer in the park

Inspired by attending church camp this summer, six Cassville High School students brought the message home via a weekly Bible study group at the Cassville City Park.
Vehicle wrecks into 9-1-1 communications tower
A Cassville man was injured on Sept. 3 in a wreck at 11:55 a.m. on Main Street in Cassville, with the vehicle coming to rest after striking the Barry County E9-1-1 communications tower.
Larry Max “Tiny” Stockton, Jr.

Larry Max “Tiny” Stockton, Jr., age 58, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at CoxHealth Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri.
Cassville Fire District proposes .5% sales tax
The Cassville Fire Protection District (CFPD) has announced a proposed sales tax initiative that will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot.



