Kyle Troutman
Kathryn Sue Peterson
Kathryn Sue Peterson, age 74, of Washburn, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Circle of Life in Bentonville, Ark. She was born November 1, 1951, in Bentonville, Ark. to Dale Self and Betty (Boatman) Self, who preceded…
Ralph Lee McKnight
Ralph Lee McKnight, age 83, of Verona, Mo., passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on November 28, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. He was born October 31, 1942, in Elsey, Mo. to Walter and Elsie (Daugherty)…
Kenneth Eugene “Kenny” Lechner
Kenneth Eugene “Kenny” Lechner, 84, of Springfield, Mo. passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at his home. He was born October 31, 1941, in Verona, Mo., the son of Ferdi and Gertie (Pilkerton) Lechner, who preceded him in death. Also…
Tradition builds community in Purdy
In 2018, seven living Terry siblings of the original nine, all originally from Purdy, opened their arms to welcome the community at large to their annual family Thanksgiving dinner.
Man arrested for alleged drive-by
A Cassville man has been arrested for allegedly shooting toward a victim’s home in the city limits of Cassville on Friday.
Buddy Bass winners named
Oct. 5 marked the 46th Annual Homer Sloan Buddy Bass Tournament, a Shell Knob event on Table Rock Lake that has been bringing anglers together since 1980.
Purdy schools review finances, teaching strategies across district
The Purdy school board approved its audit and reviewed teaching strategies at its November meeting.
Kyle Troutman: Bring it on, Bah Humbug
On Monday, a hands-clasped, red-clothed, pointy-hatted mischief-maker arrived at our home for the sixth year, confirming without any shadow of a doubt a simple fact — Santa Claus does not have children. If he did, there would be some semblance…
Jeff Fugitt: Significance in nativities’ variety
My wife, Jamie, collects nativity scenes. She has large ones and small ones, fancy ones and simple ones, homemade ones and more. They come from different countries all around the world. Even though I’ve always liked them, there is something…
American Insights — Dakoda Pettigrew: Country before party
On the evening of Dec. 13, 2000, the Vice President of the United States addressed the nation from his ceremonial office near the White House. “Just moments ago,” Al Gore began, “I spoke with George W. Bush and congratulated him.” …
