41 years of digs and kills

Southwest’s Laura Henry (No. 10) sets teammate Marissa Freeman for a kill attempt in a matchup with Pierce City Saturday at Southwest’s Volleyfest, the 41st year of the tournament.
Shirley Lorene Smith

Shirley Lorene Smith, also lovingly known as “Nanny” and “Slim,” 84,of Cassville, Mo., passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. She was born September 26, 1940, in Hazel Valley, Ark., the daughter of Lawrence and Pauline Garnett (Evans) Napier-Hammon, who preceded her in death.
Shereen Marie Hindman

Shereen Marie Hindman, 76, of Golden, Mo. passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at Cox Medical Center Branson in Branson, Mo.
Neva “Jean” Kelly

Neva “Jean” Kelly, 95, of Monett, Mo. passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at CoxHealth Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo.
Barbara Ann Ray

Barbara Ann Ray, 76, of Butterfield, Mo. passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at her home.
Rescheduled Rotary Rodeo rides into town
Rescheduled due to a heavy windstorm six days before the original dates, the Cassville Rotary Rodeo is returning for its 84th installment. The Cassville Rotary Club and Cassville FFA Booster Club have teamed up once again to bring two nights of action-packed rodeo fun to Bill Hailey Arena Friday and Saturday, starting at 7 p.m.
Golden man charged in shooting
A Golden man is facing five felonies after allegedly shooting a person at a home in rural Stone County on Sept. 29.
Burn ban on
County orders ban based on drought conditions By Kyle Troutman [email protected] The Barry County Commission has ordered a burn ban until further notice. The decision came on Thursday in response to parts of the county being designated in severe drought…
Watch out for deer along roadways in fall
Fall has arrived, which means deer and other wild animals are on the move as temperatures cool and nights become longer. Most deer strikes with vehicles occur during October and November and between the hours of 6-7 a.m.
News Briefs, Oct. 9
The Knights of Columbus will host a New Coat Distribution on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at St.



