Kyle Troutman
District seeds delivered
Five Barry County baseball teams will compete in three district tournaments this week and next, one of which is being hosted by Purdy.
Opportunity shouts
Cassville athletics fans know the name Kyler Hayward for her years on the basketball and softball teams, but the senior recently signed to a collegiate program for a sport she has not participated in since middle school.
Kelley clinches state qualification
Enduring inclement weather and a rain delay, one member of the Cassville boys golf team has extended his season another couple weeks.
5 events move to sectionals
For three individual thinclads and one relay team, qualification to the Class 3 2025 Track and Field Championship is within grasp.
Run raises funds for women battling cancer
Emily Brooks, left, 15, accepts a medal from her mother, April Brooks, left middle, as her sister Hannah Brooks, right middle, 12 and grandmother, Carol Griffin, congratulate her for completing her race at the Power of Pink's event on Saturday morning at the Wheaton City Park.
Corinne Sue Terry
Corinne Sue Terry, 89, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Mo.
Richard Leroy “Rick” Nelson
Richard Leroy “Rick” Nelson, 69, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Cassville in Cassville, Mo.
James Carrol “Cab” Lombard
James Carrol “Cab” Lombard, age 71, of Rocky Comfort, Missouri passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at CoxHealth Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri.
Beverly Jean “Bev” Heaton
Beverly Jean “Bev” Heaton, 83, of Seligman, Mo. passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, at her home.
Purdy students Shine at MSSU Media Showcase
Students taking classes in business technology, multimedia, and yearbook were invited to submit their work to the annual Southern Media Showcase hosted by Missouri Southern State University on April 16. This competition draws students from large schools all over Southwest Missouri, including Joplin, Webb City, Carthage and Nixa.
