44 tassels turned in Purdy

A total of 44 Purdy graduates celebrate their accomplishment with confetti, silly string and the traditional hat toss at Purdy's graduation on Saturday.
Man charged for shooting at home
An Arkansas man is charged with a pair of felonies after allegedly shooting at a residence from a vehicle in the Eagle Rock area.
Man charged with stealing, attempted to sell fishing gear
An Eagle Rock man is charged with felony stealing after allegedly attempting to sell stolen fishing equipment to a local outfitter.
Run, walk, bid for a cause

Runners in the Power of Pink timed 5K race take off along Main Street in Wheaton.
Sugary treats delight at Harvick Farms Spring Fest

From left, Rya McIntyre, 10, Reef McIntyre, 10, and Noah Stumpff, 9, all of Cassville, peruse the kettle corn stand at 2026 Spring Fest at Harvick Farms on Saturday.
Fundraising record set at Power of Pink Banquet

Andrea Sitzes, one of the nine Pink Ladies supported by the Power of Pink organization through fundraiser proceeds, speaks about the challenges of being called a survivor and the lasting impact cancer has had on her and her sons’ lives.
Cassville teachers celebrate year’s end with games, awards

Samatha Cooper presents the Best New Teacher award to Rebecca Beagle. The awards celebrates excellence in education and recognizes teachers who have made a strong and positive impact during their first year in the district.
Rain can’t stop shine of Field Day at Cassville

Calvin Artherton weaves his way through an obstacle course at Field Day last week, which went on outside despite some chillier-than-normal temperatures and occasional rainfall. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]
News Briefs, May 13
The Land Application and Feedstock Composting Master General Permits Public Meeting will be on May 19 at 1 p.m. in Jefferson City.
Exeter bands reel in 1s

On April 1, the Exeter High School Band participated in the Missouri Small School Band Directors Association evaluative festival in Lamar, receiving a 1, or exemplary, rating from all three judges. It is the first Exemplary rating at festival in at least 20 years for a band from Exeter.



