Kyle Troutman
Skills thrill at annual Cassville Rotary Rodeo
Kody Driskill catches some air in the saddle bronc riding competition at the Cassville Rotary Rodeo Saturday.
31 Tigers turn tassels
A total of 31 Exeter seniors turned their tassels on Friday, celebrating commencement with confetti and the traditional hat toss.
Speaking out
The last year-and-a-half has been the hardest time of Faith James’ life. Now 20, James was the victim of a child sex crime when she was 13. Her assailant was the father of her half-siblings, Anthony Sizemore, who was found guilty of child molestation on March 12 in a Stone County Circuit Court bench trial. On Friday, he was sentenced by Judge Alan Blankenship to 8 years in the Department of Corrections.
Purdy preps for nation’s birthday
In a low-key session, the Purdy City Council provided a green light for the annual Fourth of July celebration and discussed recent activity around town.
Open House to celebrate courtroom renovation
Renovations to the historic Barry County courtroom are complete.
19 walk in Wheaton
A total of 19 Wheaton students celebrated graduation on Thursday with confetti, silly string and the traditional hat toss.
Learning on the fly at Kids’ Fishing Day
A volunteer helps a young participant learn how to fish during Kids Fish Day at Roaring River State Park. Volunteers and sponsors fishing classes during the event, teaching children how to tie flies and make fishing lures. The class was sponsored by Missouri Parks Association, Mako Fly Fishing Club, and Mid-West Flies.
News Briefs, May 20
The Barry County Commission will host an Open House in the historic courthouse on the square, located at 700 Main St. in Cassville, celebrating the newly renovated courtroom.
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: A nod to Faith for exemplifying courage
Most people — myself included — know Faith James for her accomplishments on the wrestling mat, but for the last seven years, she has been wrestling with a different opponent.
Staff View — Sheila Harris: Hungry giants this way come
Some say the mushroom-like proliferation of data centers across the country can’t be stopped.
