Lillian “Jane” Mahurin

Lillian “Jane” Mahurin, 78, of Russellville, Ark., formerly of Washburn, Mo., passed away on March 8, 2025, at her home.
Rickey M. Jones
Rickey M. Jones, 71, of Liberty, Mo., passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Avalon View Health and Wellness in Liberty, Mo.
Bettie Ann (Ingle) Warren

Bettie Ann (Ingle) Warren, age 79, of Stark City, Missouri, passed away on March 10, 2025. She was born on June 7, 1945, to Leon and Ann (Sooter) Ingle in Pierce City, Missouri.
‘Coffee for the Birds’ presentation coming
If going on a birding hike and then kicking back with a relaxing cup of coffee sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday morning, sign up for “Coffee for the Birds” at Roaring River State Park.
Lady ‘Cats downed in district championship

A 3-point margin at the start of the fourth quarter looked promising for Cassville, but Aurora ultimately hit their stride late and defeated the Lady Wildcats, 40-21, in the Class 4, District 12 girls basketball championship Friday in Monett.
5 Southwest students awarded Hagan Scholarships

Five seniors from Southwest High School’s Class of 2025 have been awarded the prestigious Hagan Scholarship, which provides recipients with up to $60,000 to help fund their college educations.
Kyle Troutman: Juxta-post

As it tends to do around Opening Day and as Spring approaches, our social media is receiving an uptick in attention, with two posts specifically driving engagement and conversation — though not all positive.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, March 12

Meet San Quentin, aka “Q”! He is a Catahoula Leopard mixed breed. We estimate he will be medium-sized full grown. His date of birth is Dec. 31, 2024. He and his three siblings were dumped at a laundromat in Shell Knob.
OFO to present Young Artists Concert March 23
The Ozark Festival Orchestra, based in Monett, will continue its 45th season with its Young Artists concert at 3 p.m. on March 23 at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center.
‘Let’s Get Growing!’ set for March 29
The Barry County Master Gardeners are hosting their annual spring garden workshop, “Let’s Get Growing!” on March 29 at First Baptist Church Family Life Center in downtown Cassville.



