Cox Monett Hospital adds nurse practitioner

A familiar health care provider has returned to the area, committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered care.
First State Bank Welcomes New CEO

Scott to continue legacy of leadership at institution First State Bank of Purdy, a trusted financial institution with a proud legacy of service, is has announced the appointment of Jeff Scott as its new Chief Executive Officer. The announcement marks…
VFW hosts chili and soup cookoff

Monett residents line up to judge the third annual chili and soup cook off at the VFW Post 4207 Tom Wolfe Memorial. cassvilleads@outlook.com
News Briefs, Feb. 5
There will be a Women Veterans Meet-Up on Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Monett Branch Library, located at 2200 Park St., with the theme of "Game Night." For more information, people may call Janyce at 417-489-2884.
Kyle Troutman: Is the credit worth it?

AState Senate Bill enacted in August 2023 is finally getting its time under the spotlight in Barry County. SB 190, and the August 2024 revision called Senate Bill 756, created a new property tax credit for seniors 62 and older, allowing those who are eligible, to apply and are approved to essentially have their real estate property tax levies frozen at the time of approval.
Lady ‘Cats eyeing No. 2 seed

With five games left on the schedule, the Cassville girls basketball team already has the most wins in a season since 2017-2018, and the Lady Wildcats are hoping to ride their success in a successful postseason.
FBLA Entrepreneurship Workshop brings bright ideas

Cassville High School’s Future Business Leaders of America recently hosted an Entrepreneurship Day for Cassville eighth-grade students, designed to encourage an interest in business and entrepreneurship as students enter high school and access to business classes.
Judith Lynne “Judy” Byrd

Judith Lynne “Judy” Byrd, 74, of Goodman, Mo. passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025.
Julianna Jo Schroor
Julianna Jo Schroor, 81, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Republic Nursing and Rehab in Republic, Mo.
Senior tax credit on ballot
Voters in Barry County will have the opportunity on April 8 to allow the county to pursue enacting Senate Bill 190, and six elected county officials are on record as being against the proposal. Senate Bill 190, which was BARRY COUNTY VOTE What: On Senate Bill 190 When: April 8 municipal election Outcome: Approval would allow county to freeze property tax levies for residents over 62 modified by Senate bill 756 in August 2024 authorizes counties to grant property tax credits to eligible senior citizen taxpayers.



