Kyle Troutman
Stake hosts annual dance in Carthage
On April 18, the 3,000 member Monett Missouri Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held its annual dance at the Civil War Ranch in Carthage.
Jared Lankford: The bell curve of Big 8 football
It wasn’t until college that I fully understood what grading on the curve meant, or even the fact that there were different kinds of curve-style grading systems.
123 accept diplomas at Cassville
Cassville's class of 2026 — 123 members strong — celebrates completing high school with confetti and the traditional mortarboard hat toss to cap off Sunday's commencement ceremony at Wildcat Stadium.
Cassville High School hosts first Field Day
Junior contestant Diego Habara passes the sophomore team after a high stakes school kick ball competition during the Cassville High School field day.
Man charged with fiber line copper thefts
A woman was arrested and a warrant was issued for a man following the service of a search warrant at a residence on Farm Road 1142 in the Star City area las week.
County sales taxes generally up in April
For the third month in a row, sales tax revenues to cities in Barry and Lawrence counties have gone in opposing directions.
2 men charged for alleged theft, exhibiting firearm
Two men are being held in the Barry County jail on multiple felony charges after an incident in Butterfield where the pair allegedly moved a victim’s vehicle and brandished a firearm.
Kyle Troutman: A moment to brag
As the school year comes to an end and graduation season is in full swing, I want to take a moment to brag.
Sheila Harris: Heads up, sludge-followers!
As a precursor to issuing new permits for the land-application of sludge, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public informational meeting in Jefferson City at 1 p.m., May 19, regarding the proposed issuance of four new Master General Permits, including the use of one-year and five-year P-indexes for land-application.
Merlyn Johnson: Education funding — We’ve been here before
As a superintendent — and just as important, as a taxpayer here in Barry County — I want to share a timely perspective on decisions currently being made in Jefferson City that will directly impact our students, our staff, and our community.
