Kyle Troutman
Annual festival keeps Shell Knob Shakin’
Will Kalkoske, 5, of Shell Knob, emerges from the blow-up maze at Shakin’ in the Shell on Saturday. The attraction was one of many at the annual event, held at the park on Needles Eye Road in Shell Knob.
Det. Henry moves to ministry
Barry County Sheriff’s Office Det. Doug Henry said when he told his parents in 1997 he was going into the police academy, they looked at him like he was crazy.
SLUDGE drops lawsuit against DNR
On Sept. 9, the citizens’ group SLUDGE, LLC (Stop Land Use Damaging Our Ground and Environment) voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Freedom Bank announces leadership transition
Freedom Bank of Southern Missouri has announced a significant leadership transition to take effect Jan. 1, 2025, moving two individuals into new roles, one of which is based in Cassville.
Mercy to end Anthem contracts
After months of negotiation with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Mercy has provided written notice to end its contracts with Anthem in the state of Missouri. These contracts include all commercial, Medicare Advantage, Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, managed Medicaid plans (Healthy Blue) and HealthLink (which falls under the Anthem BCBS umbrella).
Wildcats want more Jekyll, less Hyde
The Cassville football team is aiming this week to shed its Jekyll and Hyde routine this season, welcoming perennial power Lamar to Wildcats Stadium after suffering the first loss to East Newton in two decades, 42-21.
Betty J. Woosley
Betty J. Woosley, 95, of Independence, Mo. passed away on September 13, 2024. She was born in Cassville, Mo., on May 15, 1929, the daughter of Floyd and Charline (Baker) Ash, who preceded her in death.
Lester “Joe” Laney
Lester “Joe” Laney, 81, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Bobby Gene “Bob” Cooper
Bobby Gene “Bob” Cooper, 78, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Mo. He was born on April 20, 1946, in Wheaton, Mo., the son of Everett and Mattie (Haynes) Cooper, who preceded him in death.
Jack Ernest Davis
Jack Ernest Davis, 95, of Monett passed away on Sunday September 15, 2024, while surrounded by family at his home in Monett. Visitation is being held on Thursday September 19, 2024, from 1:00p.m.
