5 teams’ district brackets set

As of Monday, 5 of the 10 local high school basketball teams now know their district seeds and opponents, with one tournament being played close to home.
Jazz Night delights all kinds of Valentines

Led by Band Director Micah Boise, left, the Cassville High School Jazz Band performs “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” its opening number on Jazz Night on Thursday.
Barry Electric asks members to conserve energy in cold snap
Barry Electric Cooperative is asking its members to conserve energy use Thursday morning.
Norma Lea Williamson

Norma Lea Williamson, 92, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Tasa Sata Tosima

Tasa Sata Tosima, of Guam and five sisters, Masa Tosima of Guam, Niefot Tosima of Noel, Mo., Stania Tosima of Noel, Mo., Niana Tosima of Butterfield, Mo. and Ruthann Tosima of Guam.
Betty Lee Pepper

Betty Lee Pepper, 91, of Boynton Beach, Fla. passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, under hospice care in Boynton Beach, Florida.
Don Lee Donald II

Don Lee Donald II, 75 of Cassville, Mo. passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at Cox Monett Hospital in Monett, Mo.
Carleen Holly Butterworth

Carleen Holly Butterworth, 55, of Cassville, Mo. passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Feb. 19

This adorable pup is Bowman. He is a black and brown colored shepherd mix pup. His Date of birth is Dec.
Morgan Williams: The uncharted journey of becoming a chamber director

No matter how much someone warns you, nothing truly prepares you for becoming a chamber director.




