News Briefs, Oct. 22
Beginning with the 2026 election cycle, candidates will need to submit form 5120 online. The link for Form 5120 can be accessed through the DOR website at sa.dor.mo.gov/candidate-affidavit.
Lady Wildcats blank Seneca to win second softball district title

Behind the arm of senior Aubrey Stoufer, the Cassville softball team held Seneca scoreless in the Class 3, District 6 championship, claiming its second district title in school history with a 4-0 victory.
FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville at Monett, Oct. 17

Tonight’s Barry County Brawl is brought to you by Security Bank of Southwest Missouri, proud supporter of Cassville football and Wildcat Nation.
Color run brightens Saturday morning

Gabe Magee, of Cassville, finishes the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Fun Color Run on Saturday morning.
Family history, genetic testing important factors

Brenda Broughton — a 67-year-old mom of three, grandmother to nine and great grandmother to eight — has spent the last 22 months fighting to be healthy.
New digs delight in Haven’s 30th year

Local animal shelter plans to build indoor/ outdoor dog kennels
Kyle Troutman: Nadean Davis — A gem in the heart of Cassville

What makes a community? While good housing, suitable schools, access to healthcare, a variety of amenities, low crime, a fair cost of living and adequate job opportunities are all measurable factors to assess a community, the most immeasurable may be the most important — the people.
Rewriting the road script

Cassville Football Coach Clay Weldy said the last time the Wildcats traveled to Nevada was the worst football game he’d been a part of — that narrative was rewritten on Friday.
Josilyne Creason: Boxx’s excuses are an insult to victims
I could write a book about what waiting five years for justice — only to end with a $1,000 plea deal — has done to my family.
Bridge bids too high
The plan to construct a pedestrian bridge parallel to the Highway 76/112 vehicular bridge in Cassville is falling by the wayside.



