Family history, genetic testing important factors

Brenda Broughton — a 67-year-old mom of three, grandmother to nine and great grandmother to eight — has spent the last 22 months fighting to be healthy.
New digs delight in Haven’s 30th year

Local animal shelter plans to build indoor/ outdoor dog kennels
Kyle Troutman: Nadean Davis — A gem in the heart of Cassville

What makes a community? While good housing, suitable schools, access to healthcare, a variety of amenities, low crime, a fair cost of living and adequate job opportunities are all measurable factors to assess a community, the most immeasurable may be the most important — the people.
Rewriting the road script

Cassville Football Coach Clay Weldy said the last time the Wildcats traveled to Nevada was the worst football game he’d been a part of — that narrative was rewritten on Friday.
Edeltraud Anna “Trudy” Nickle

Edeltraud Anna “Trudy” Nickle, 97, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Cassville in Cassville, Mo.
Bridge bids too high
The plan to construct a pedestrian bridge parallel to the Highway 76/112 vehicular bridge in Cassville is falling by the wayside.
Grey Out Night honors Exeter sophomore

On Oct. 7, the Exeter High School volleyball team hosted Grey Out Night in honor and support of sophomore Blazi Lowe.
Jeremiah Buntin: A million ways to die in the Ozarks

The beginning of autumn signals the start of the spooky season, that time of year now rivaling Christmas in popularity among youth and adults alike, highlighted by tidings of fear.
Larry Arnold Watts

Larry Arnold Watts, 74, from Eagle Rock, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with health issues.
Betty Marion Phoenix

Betty Marion Phoenix, 91, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Sunday,



