Kyle Troutman
Driving in river can cause damage
Roaring River is a popular place for fishing and swimming, but one activity is known to cause damage to the bed and the environment — off-roading.
Sales tax income strong in September
Sales tax revenues soared to finish the third quarter of 2026 in Barry County.
Fall fun at Roaring River State Park
Roaring River State Park will be the site of fun family activities and events in October.
Lueckenhoff serving as new SPO
The Cassville school district has added an additional layer of safety with the addition of John Lueckenhoff serving as the district’s School Protection Officer (SPO).
News Briefs, Oct. 7
Nominations are being accepted for the January 2027 election of the University of Missouri Extension Council in Barry County.
Staff View — Sheila Harris: Red until dead
A young Facebook friend recently posted that he’d vote red until he was dead.
Community Voices — Merlyn Johnson: State should do its part
I have worked in public education for 30 years, including 17 years as a superintendent, and I cannot remember a time when Missouri’s education community has been more concerned about the direction of public school funding.
Community Voices — Janet Mills: Pass me the chips please
Have you ever wondered why junk food tastes so good compared to healthy food?
Horner, Hays to sign ‘The Bouvier Blunder’
Local authors Jon Horner and Kerry Hays will sign and sell copies of "The Bouvier Blunder" beginning at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10, at Morgan's Hollow in Monett.
Through the Years, Oct. 7
30 YEARS AGO: RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY HELD AT SBCH — South Barry County Hospital held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Wednesday to mark the grand opening of their newly completed expansion project.
