SKITS putting on ‘Gladys In Wonderland’
The Shell Knob in the Spotlight (SKITS) community theater players are having a ball, rehearsing diligently as they develop their respective characters for the fall comedy “Gladys in Wonderland.”
Ronald Farley Hampshire “Cowboy”

Ronald Farley Hampshire “Cowboy,” 60, of Exeter, Mo., passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his home.
Gary Dean White

Gary Dean White, 65, of Monett, Mo., passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at his home.
Mary Nell Pettypool

Mary Nell Pettypool, 82, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at her home.
Purdy school board receives operations update
General operations and facility needs dominated much of the business of the Purdy Board of Education in October.
Sales taxes see big October rise
October sales tax distribution to Barry County cities and county government entities showed exceptional strength, pushing up revenues to almost every recipient.
News Briefs, Nov. 5
The 37th Annual Veterans Day Program will be held on Tuesday in the Performing Arts Center at Cassville High School at 9 a.m.
Randy Crane: Resolve to be a thankful person

This month, we set aside a day of Thanksgiving. For many people it will be a day devoted to the Three Fs – family, food, and football.
Pink Out raises $3K at Southwest

Southwest High School recently held its 16th annual Pink Out event and raised $3,000 for two students battling ailments. The students, Payton Neukam, a high schooler suffering from bone cancer, and Haven Holmes, a middle schooler battling leukemia, were the recipients. A bake sale, loose change drive, a serving contest, pass the hat and general donations throughout the district all helped raise funds. The annual event is organized by Coaches Mandy Henry and Steve Voyak and the Lady Trojans.
FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville vs. Reeds Spring (district quarterfinals), Oct. 30

Updates this week are sponsored by The Dispensary, proud supporter of Wildcat Nation! Kickoff goes for a touchback and Wolves start at own 20. Run loses 3, the gains 1 to bring third and long, false start takes it back…



