Kyle Troutman
FARM AND RANCH: Harvick Farms offers fresh options
Harvick Farms — situated along State Highway 76/112, on the south edge of Cassville — shifted its business model this year to that of a community food resource.
FARM AND RANCH: A farmer by day
Like many Barry County residents, agricultural roots run deep in Doug Clifton’s family.
Wildcats aiming high
The Cassville boys soccer team returns an experienced group this fall with aspirations of building on the 2025 campaign by converting more scoring chances and making a run to the district championship.
Year in Photos — Cassville boys wrestling
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2025-2026 athletics seasons. — KT
Sheriff lauds investigators for hundreds of hours put into new Hocutt cold case investigation
The Barry County Sheriff's Office hosted a public press conference on Tuesday to discuss details of the murder of Justin Hocutt, as the Office made three arrests in the cold case last week.
Pollution, industrial ag decried at meeting
More than 50 people attended a public meeting on July 19 at the Scott Regional Technology Center in Monett to hear a variety of state leaders and experts discuss environmental threats they perceive stemming from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), data centers and sludge tanks proposed in southwest Missouri.
3 brothers charged with murder of Justin Hocut in 1999
Twenty-seven years after 14-year-old Seligman resident Justin Hocutt was found dead on the train tracks 100 yards away from his girlfriend's home, three men have been arrested and charged with the teenager's murder.
Taz on duty!
After nearly two decades without a K-9 unit, the Barry County Sheriff's Office has welcomed a new four-legged deputy to its ranks.
CCFPD seeking $4.5 million in bonds
The Central Crossing Fire Protection District is seeking approval of a $4.5 million bond issue on Aug. 4, aiming to renovate two stations, add to its fleet of brush trucks, purchase new equipment and pay off leases.
Discrepancy on Missouri Financial Report raises questions
Over $1 trillion disappeared from Missouri’s Annual Financial & Statistical Report for Fiscal Year 2024, which ended on June 30 of that year.
