News Briefs, March 13
The Cassville Farmers Market Annual Pre-Market Meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on March 23 in Suite 7 at the Sho Me Plaza, located at 404 Hwy. 248. Attendance is not mandatory, and all are welcome.
Local goat finds a baaa-rgain

A goat, named Candy, found a bargain at SWMO Restore and Builds on Friday, stopping in to be treated to some free animal crackers by the hand of Tabetha Cooper, manager of the business.
Centerstage hosts Spring Showcase

Kai Oliphant, left, Karma Kessinger, center, and Nathaniel Hang, billing themselves Out-sink, perform NSYNC’s “Better Place’ during Friday’s Spring Show Choir Showcase, held at the FEMA Event Center.
Ozark Country Quilters set 2024 Quilt Show

Ozark Country Quilters of Cassville will present its 17th biennial quilt show.
‘Let’s Get Growing’ garden workshop in Cassville
Barry County Master Gardeners are hosting their annual spring garden workshop on March 23 at First Baptist Church Family Life Center in downtown Cassville at 602 West St.
4 advance to Speech and Debate State

Results from Cassville High School's Speech and Debate District tournament in Carthage have been released.
‘Cats stalking district title

With six returning starters and the first district win in eight years, the Cassville baseball team is setting championship goals this season.
‘Hold the rope’

When Seth Lash was hired in 2022, he set a goal for this year’s group to win a district championship.
Lady Tigers exceed expectations

The Exeter girls basketball team set modest goals at the beginning of the season, to win five games and keep from being the lowest-seeded team in districts.
Trout Tales, March 13

The house was packed and some mules were Eeore-ly morose after taking to the court on Saturday for the Exeter FFA Booster Club’s donkey basketball games.