Bicyclist injured in collision with truck
A Stella man was injured on Friday in a wreck at 9:15 p.m. on Highway 76, half a mile east of Exeter.
Through the Years, May 8

40 YEARS AGO: The landmark Union Church at Seligman will celebrate its 100th birthday May 27 with an open house and a special centennial program.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, May 8

Mitsy is a 9-1/2-year-old Yorkie looking for her new person. She is a sweet girl who has a lot of love to give. She is good with other dogs.
Jennie Lee Smith

Jennie Lee Smith, age 66 of Cassville, Missouri passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Arkansas. She was born on November 20, 1957, in Sheridan, Wyoming, the daughter of Harold “Dean” and Sally (Erickson) Yeager.
Debby S. Shadday
Debby S. Shadday, age 72, of Rolla, Missouri passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at Aurora Health and Rehab in Rolla, Missouri.
Chadwick awarded music scholarship
Stewards of the Dr. Russell Robinson Music Education Scholarship have announced Vincent Chadwick is the 2024 recipient.
Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken
The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to 220 calls for service for the week of April 29-May 5. The CAD events created by central dispatch are the Calls for Service Barry County Officers respond to every day, included in those calls are alarms, assaults, burglaries, domestic disturbances, DWI's, stealing, harassment, medical issues, paper service, prisoner transports, suspicious persons, traffic stops and warrant service.
News briefs, May 8
The Corinth Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on May 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the cemetery shelter.
Jim Erwin: Reaching My Potential — Ephesians 3:20-21

We often hear promises about reaching our potential. They tell us to follow a certain path, subscribe to a social media influencer or simply believe in ourselves. However, the Bible guides us differently. It teaches that God is the one who helps us reach our potential.
Jig On the Water, May 5

The river is in great condition. We are running 90 CFS right now, which isn’t bad for all the rain we’ve had in the area.