Robert Grady: ‘Mother’
The following is a poem for Mother’s Day...
Through the Years, May 6

30 YEARS AGO: HUSE WINS FIRST AT BIG 8 — Senior Wildcat track star Jeremy Huse placed first with his 14'0" pole vault at last week's Big 8 district competition at East Newton.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, May 6

Hi! I’m Haywire! I am so much fun and have tons of energy. I would love to have a big yard to play in and would love to go on adventures with you.
Health Department appoints new administrator
The Barry County Health Department has announced the appointment of Brianna Meyer as the new Administrator, effective April 13.
Phillips receives Ruby Award

The Soroptimist Club of Barry County has selected Teresa Phillips as the 2026 recipient of the club’s Ruby Award.
Moments shared at Parade of Graduates

Cassville graduate Ava Hinson, right, hugs her sister, kindergartener Aria Krueger, during the Parade of Graduates at the Cassville school district last week.
Karen Loraine Allen

Karen Loraine Allen of Cassville, Mo fell asleep in death, Tuesday April 28th, 2026. Karen was born in Webb City, Mo. November 16, 1947 to Wayne and Marjorie Porter. Karen was preceded in death by her older brother Joe McConnell…
Barbara Anne Ruark

Barbara Anne Ruark, 89, of Washburn, Mo. passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Hampton Place Healthcare in Rogers, Ark. She was born April 5, 1937 in Denver, Colo., the daughter of Carroll Shepard and Bessie (Smith) Miles, who preceded…
Christopher James “Chris” Austin

Christopher James “Chris” Austin, 33, of Purdy, Mo., passed away on April 25, 2026, due to natural causes. He was born April 20, 1993, in Springfield, Mo., the son of James Austin and Jacqueline McCord. Survivors include his son, Christopher…
Helen Ruth Brooks

Helen Ruth Brooks, 91, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Aspire Senior Living Roaring River in Cassville, Mo. She was born August 7, 1934 in Monroe, La., the daughter of Fred and Luella (Senette) Johnson, who…



