DOJ has not requested Barry County’s voting equipment
While the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been reaching out to Missouri election officials requesting access to voting equipment used in the 2020 presidential election, Barry County Clerk Joyce Ennis said she has yet to be contacted.
Charged filed in July fleeing case
A Cassville man is facing a felony charge relating to an alleged fleeing incident in the city in July.
2 charged in Dollar General theft
Criminal summons have been issued for two Seligman residents for allegedly stealing items from Dollar General in Washburn, and possibly other locations in Barry County.
Purdy Council discusses dog issues
The Purdy City Council spent its September monthly meeting revisiting old business, including its city clerk position, animal control and practice ammunition.
Barry County Health Corner
Barry County Health Department offers an array of family health services including woman’s health, family planning, birth control, and more. In collaboration with the Ozark Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Family Planning, we offer the following services:
Kyle Troutman: Leave a better legacy

Since the killing of Charlie Kirk, I have spent more time than I would like in my own head formulating a column on the subject, and where I’ve landed has much more to do with us as Americans than Kirk as a person.
American Insights – Dakoda Pettigrew: Words worth remembering: Truman and the land of hope

It was the day after Easter Sunday, and President Harry Truman entered the Rose Garden at the White House on Monday, April 14, 1952, to welcome the last group of refugees admitted under the provisions of the Displaced Persons Act of 1948, which he had supported and signed into law.
Michael Lamb: Seligman alderman discusses resignation
As Seligman, Missouri, Aldermen Eldora Pratt and I resigned at the end of the June meeting, rumors continue to fly with speculation and few facts.
Through the Years, Sept. 24

40 YEARS AGO: SMOKEY VERIFIES FALL COLOR — Smokey The Bear went into the Barry County forests this week and verified the prediction of U. S. Forest Service personnel of the weekend of October 19-20 as the peak of Flaming Fall Review in this area. Assisting in the efforts was Anne Carey, assistant district ranger.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week

Meet Macaw! She is a beautiful heeler mix. Her date of birth is July 17. Macaw and her five siblings are hoping for a short stay at the Haven.



