Purdy woman arrested after being rescued from woods
Rescue occurs shortly after multi-agency warrant served By Kyle Troutman ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com A Purdy woman is being held in the Barry County jail on felony charges out of Arkansas, arrested after requiring rescue from being lost in the woods. According to…
UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS: Barry County April 8 General Municipal Election cumulative results, statement of votes cast
Bulldogs baseball new as can be
A new skipper and slew of new starters have given the Wheaton baseball team a program refresh in 2025.
10th Annual Home Run Against Hunger this month
The number of Missourians facing hunger would fit into Busch Stadium more than 20 times. Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance recognizes the need to obtain and distribute food to hungry families across the state.
Barry County Youth Camp celebrating 60 years
Barry County Youth Camp is set for May 26-30 at Camp Smokey in Roaring River State Park, marking the special milestone of 60 years of serving the children of Barry County.
SKITS presenting ‘The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza’
Have you ever wondered how man came to be here in the first place? Or where babies came from? Shell Knob in the Spotlight (SKITS) has it on good authority that one must simply plant a dragon's tooth in the ground.
CAFO concerns mounting
Leah Heidlage is sounding the alarm about the increasing number of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) coming into southwest Missouri.
Vicki Diann Sturgeon

Vicki Diann Sturgeon, 69, of Stark City, Mo. passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Mo.
Clarence “Brad” Ruggles

Clarence “Brad” Ruggles, 96, passed at home on April 6, 2025.
Sharyn Saffold: Les Jacobs Ford loss will be felt
Dear Editor: