Cassville man faces 6 charges in 3 cases
A Cassville man is facing six total charges in three separate cases relating to alleged stealing, possession of controlled substances and fleeing.
Purdy Council approves tax levy
Getting a break from citizen complaints during the monthly meeting, the Purdy City Council set its property tax levy for the upcoming tax cycle and heard reports from police and public works on Aug. 13.
TroutMom Says: Stop rushing through life; you only get the one

A few people know, but I’ve been pretty quiet about it — because, honestly, I was scared I wouldn’t be able to do it.
Volunteers give demonstrations at Kids’ Fishing Day

Volunteers give demonstrations at Kids’ Fishing Day
Lady Trojans implement new alignment

Coming off a 6-win season, the Southwest volleyball team is bringing an energy and good attitude into a new year where some changes — especially defensively — are required.
Milton Dwain “Doc” Tate

Milton Dwain “Doc” Tate, 62, of Cassville, Mo. passed away suddenly in his home on Friday, August 8, 2025.
Special teams spots up for grabs
Special teams roles for the Cassville football team this fall are up for grabs.
Year in Photos — Cassville girls wrestling

Cassville’s Saige Holman inflicts a touch of pain en route to a pin of her Big 8 Tournament opponent last season.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Aug. 20

Koda is an Australian Shepherd/ Chow Chow mix. His date of birth is Dec. 30, 2017. He is smart, goofy and protective of the ones he loves.
5 new teachers start at Southwest

The Southwest school district has added five new teachers for 2025-2026. They are: Tyler Wallace, middle school math and assistant high school softball coach; Cassie Hoadley, middle school social studies; Anna Church, kindergarten; Danielle Yoho, 1st grade; and Matt Tripp, RootED Coordinator and middle school baseball coach.



