Kyle Troutman
Local schools clear nets at Volleyfest
Southwest’s Emma Outhouse plays a ball during a match at Volleyfest on Saturday. Pierce City won the tournament over Crane, with Thomas Jefferson third, Wheaton fourth, Verona fifth, Exeter sixth, Southwest seventh and Purdy eighth.
Nadean LaVerne Davis
Nadean LaVerne Davis, age 85, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Monday, September 29, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Missouri.
Dale Stillings: Gratitude goes to the city
I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the City of Cassville, especially Richard Asbill and Mike Hagins, for their recent efforts on Walnut Drive.
Debbie Kensinger: We need a shelter
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I invite all Barry County community organizations to publicly get involved in educating citizens about domestic violence and come together in support of women and children experiencing it. We need to raise our voices!
Homecoming Parade marches through town
Tyra Sturgell throws candy to waiting gradeschoolers at the Cassville Homecoming Parade on Friday.
News Briefs, Oct. 8
There will be a BBQ Cook-Off at The Gathering Place in Purdy on Oct. 18.
FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville v Mt. Vernon
Live updates this week are sponsored by Exeter Corn Maze, now open and creating memories in Barry County!
Wildcats run away with win
The Cassville football team flexed its muscle on Friday, putting up its highest point total of the season with a 42-14 victory over visiting Harrisonville.
58 play pickleball in Cassville Community Foundation Pickleball Tournament
Cassville student Ellis Hobbs chases down a ball during a match in the Cassville Community Foundation Pickleball Tournament on Saturday at the Cassville City Park.
Sheila Harris: Imagine unity
I recently remembered a phrase from a prayer that I heard in the church of my childhood: “Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit, in the bond of peace.”
