Kyle Troutman
Through The Years, May 28
30 YEARS AGO: BETTER THAN EXPECTED CROP — Although few and far between, Barry County strawberries, when you can find them, are of top quality, despite all the moisture this spring. One of the continued producing families, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Nickle are shown here providing berries to a willing customer. Picking was expected to continue into this week, hopefully with some sunshine to provide a better level of sweetness to the berries.
Jig On the Water, May 25
Roaring River has came up again. It was 217 CFS as of Sunday morning, and it was expected it to come up more Monday.
CFO grants $13,900 in Inclusion & Belonging program; $2,475 to Barry County jail program
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has selected the final round of recipients of its Inclusion & Belonging Grants for the 2024-25 grant cycle, with one Barry County non-profit receiving funding.
Randy Crane: Living the Christian life
“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” Colossians 2:6-7.
Scoreboard, May 28
The Purdy softball team saw its season end on May 21 in the sectional round of the Class 1 State Tournament. The Lady Eagles fell to Lockwood at home, 8-0. Purdy finishes the season as Class 1, District 5 champions with a record of 20-8.
Tigers look to 2026 after final year of Tripp at helm
Through numerous ups and downs, the Exeter baseball team finished this season above .500, and the Tigers are hopeful for continued improvement in the future.
All games are played on Sports Day
Parker Long, left, passes a soaked sponge over her head during the Sponge Relay at Cassville Sports Day on May.
Former Cassville Democrat publisher launches first-of-its-kind forecasting model
A former publisher of the Cassville Democrat has launched a first-ofits- kind decision support tool designed to help individuals and organizations make smarter, better-informed choices.
Southwest FFA soils team takes 2nd in nation
The Southwest FFA soils team competed May 1 in Oklahoma City, representing the state of Missouri in the annual National Land Contest. More than 700 students representing their states competed.
Treva Lavonne Vineyard
Treva Lavonne Vineyard, 87, of Savannah, Tenn., passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at Hardin Medical Center in Savannah, Tenn.
