Woman charged for drugs allegedly steals firearms
Cassville resident held on $35K in bonds after incidents 11 days apart BY KYLE TROUTMAN ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com A Cassville woman charged with possession of methamphetamine on Nov. 7 was arrested 11 days later for an alleged burglary in the city.
Barry County Bows entering third year of youth archery

A new club in the Cassville area may one day help a local youth put a turkey on the Thanksgiving table. Lindsay Doucet, coach for the Barry County Bows, which is organized through the Barry County 4-H Club, said the srchery club began in May 2023 with a goal of expanding opportunities for local youth.
Kyle Troutman: 10 thanks

Some weeks, I sit down to write this piece and come up with little inspiration. It’s in these moments I’m thankful for my wife, Jordan.
FFA engages youth at Food for America

Isabelle Gabriel and Zarah Hunter color on a palette at the Cassville FFA’s Food for America event on Friday, where high school students made presentations on animals, fishing, farming and more.
Cassville Pantry launches ‘Bless Your Neighbor’s Table’ campaign

The holiday season is a time for family, love, and gratitude, a time to gather around the table and share blessings. Yet, for too many neighbors in Barry County, the table remains empty, said Janet Mills, Cassville Pantry director.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week

Gin is such a beauty. This sweet girl is about two years old and weighs in at 50 pounds.
Miss, Mr. Merry Christmas candidates announced

Cassville’s Miss and Mr. Merry Christmas candidates for 2024 have been announced. Front row, from left: freshman Samantha Baugus, daughter of Sam Baugus and Jessica Minor, of Cassville; junior Joei Blankenship, daughter of Clit and Bobbi Blankenship, of Jenkins; senior Lauren Sparkman, daughter of Gamon Sparkman and the Late Shelley Sparkman, of Cassville. Back row: freshman Will Finch, son of Mark and Paula Finch, of Cassville; sophomore Caleb Pyle, son of Joei Pyle and Christy Butler Pyle, of Cassville; junior Cash Gray Smith, son of Weslie and Jamie Johns, of Cassville; and senior Jonathan Cole Cash, son of Daniel Cash and Jona and Robert Anderson, of Cassville. Not pictured: sophomore Savannah-Lynn Connor. Candidates will be raising money to donate to the Barry County Neighborhood Center’s Share Your Christmas Program. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville- democrat.com
Donnie Spears: Peace and comfort

This devotional and directory is made possible by these businesses who encourage all to attend worship services. The thing every one of us looks for in so many different places and different ways today: true peace.
Man charged in copper theft
A Cassville man is facing two felony charges for allegedly stealing thousands of feet of copper wire. Justin Youngblood, born in 1989, of Cassville, is charged with felony stealing of $25,000 or more and second-degree burglary.
Arthur Rae Barrett

Arthur Rae Barrett, 94, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at his home.