Kyle Troutman
Kyle Troutman: Leave a better legacy
Since the killing of Charlie Kirk, I have spent more time than I would like in my own head formulating a column on the subject, and where I’ve landed has much more to do with us as Americans than Kirk as a person.
American Insights – Dakoda Pettigrew: Words worth remembering: Truman and the land of hope
It was the day after Easter Sunday, and President Harry Truman entered the Rose Garden at the White House on Monday, April 14, 1952, to welcome the last group of refugees admitted under the provisions of the Displaced Persons Act of 1948, which he had supported and signed into law.
Michael Lamb: Seligman alderman discusses resignation
As Seligman, Missouri, Aldermen Eldora Pratt and I resigned at the end of the June meeting, rumors continue to fly with speculation and few facts.
Through the Years, Sept. 24
40 YEARS AGO: SMOKEY VERIFIES FALL COLOR — Smokey The Bear went into the Barry County forests this week and verified the prediction of U. S. Forest Service personnel of the weekend of October 19-20 as the peak of Flaming Fall Review in this area. Assisting in the efforts was Anne Carey, assistant district ranger.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week
Meet Macaw! She is a beautiful heeler mix. Her date of birth is July 17. Macaw and her five siblings are hoping for a short stay at the Haven.
Noah Matthew Mills
Noah Matthew Mills, of Seligman, Mo., passed away on September 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Child injured in Hwy. 248 wreck
A Jenkins child was injured in a wreck at 8:03 a.m. on Sept. 19 on Highway 248, three miles east of Cassville.
100 attend memorial for Charlie Kirk
Dallas LaCaze speaks at a memorial for Charlie Kirk, held at the Family Life Center in Cassville Sunday night after rains forced the event to move inside instead of on the courthouse square. More than 100 people attended the memorial, the second in two weeks for the Turning Point USA leader who was shot and killed in Utah on Sept. 10.
City celebrates art
The city of Cassville celebrated the Cassville High School art program last week, presenting the summer school participants with a special recognition and thanks for the contribution of murals in the city, enhancing community betterment and beautification, the certificate said.
‘I love these’ — Shell Knob students gifted new shoes
“I love these,” “I’m never taking these off,” and “These are exactly the ones I wanted!” echoed throughout the halls of Shell Knob school district recently as the district’s 152 students each received brand-new sneakers.
