Sold for $3,000

On the east steps of the Historic Barry County Courthouse Thursday, a piece of property on the square was sold.
Southwest volleyball practice starts Monday
Volleyball practice begins at 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, at Southwest High School.
Weldy invites alumni to Week 1
I am very excited for this year’s Football Alumni Night. We would like to recognize players and coaches from the 2000-2004 football teams. This year’s alumni night will be Friday, Aug. 29 against Seneca, which is week one of this season.
10 rods donated for Kids’ Fishing Day

John Harp, of Cassville, has donated 10 new fishing rods and reels to the Roaring River Hatchery for Kids’ Fishing Day.
Through The Years, Aug. 6

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First 2 inmates complete Lifeskills course at jail

Two inmates at the Barry County jail have completed the Lifeskills Cognitive Awareness course offered by the Community Care Coalition. Christopher Coburn, and Justin “Todd” Taylor, are the first inmates to complete the course and were presented certificates of completion by Barry County Sheriff Danny Boyd and Course Coach Teresa Phillips.
News Briefs, Aug. 6
A Send Off Celebration will be held on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Zone 4 Mini Golf and More, located at 16007 Hwy. 76 in Cassville, in honor of Caitlyn "Kitkat" Bonass.
Camp complete

Wylan Farris, front, throws a ball to Bodie Hodge during Cassville football’s camp at William Jewel College last week.
Through the Years, July 30

40 YEARS AGO: SOLVING DOG DAYS — Kate, an English setter naturally, solves the problem of Dog Days of August, with a leisurely cooling in her master’s swimming pool. One of the more fortunate types, she enjoys an almost daily swim around the pool, but for this photo she chose to relax on an air mattress. Public use facilities on Table Rock Lake are reported in the heavy use category with continued hot, muggy weather in early August. Area streams also are getting their share of attention as summer nears an end.
Police converge on home after suspect flees

Two Cassville residents were arrested on Monday morning after one allegedly fled from Cassville police for the second time in two days.