Kyle Troutman
Let it blow!
Gordon Bennett, 8, of Wheaton, blows a handful of dry snow, part of the more than 7 inches fell Feb. 19-20 in Barry County.
Southwest FFA to celebrate 50 years
The Southwest High School FFA officer team is inviting the public to its 50th anniversary celebration at the high school. In honor of this milestone, the current officer team also invites any former FFA advisors, officers or members to come to its chapter banquet. The banquet is scheduled for Sunday, May 4. People may RSVP for more details by calling Linda Morgan at 417-826-5413 or emailing [email protected].
Jeff Fugitt: Balancing Biblical teachings with public discourse
I have had several conversations of late with folks concerning how we connect our understanding of biblical teachings with the public discourse around current events.
Cassville wins Southwest Tournament
Cassville’s speech and debate team took first in team sweepstakes points a the Southwest Tournament recently.
Gary Gene Goostree
Gary Gene Goostree, 80, of Rocky Comfort, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Charles Michael “Mike” (Captain Mac) McJimsey
Charles Michael “Mike” (Captain Mac) McJimsey, 78, of Monett, Mo. passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Doris Jean Haase
Doris Jean Haase, 62, of Wheaton, Mo. passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at her home.
Sale of old Purdy city hall again proposed
The Purdy City Council received a second inquiry about selling the former city hall building, prodding city leaders to revisit the question.
FEMA updating county Flood Insurance Rate Map
90-day appeal period began Feb. 19
Angling for Sa-TROUT-day
An eagerly-awaited harbinger of Spring arrives Saturday — the opening of catch-and-keep trout season at Roaring River State Park. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe will be on hand to shoot the Opening Day gun at 6:30 a.m., a time-honored, ceremonial tradition, usually performed under less-than-optimal temperatures.
