Kyle Troutman
Kyle Troutman: Room for Cassville?
Over the weekend and through Tuesday, a lot of people asked me, “How was your Fourth?”
Year in Photos — Barry County volleyball
Purdy’s Gracie Patton spikes a ball for the Lady Eagles during a contest against Wheaton last season.
Barry County sales tax revenues up in June
Sales tax to Barry County cities and the county government showed broad gains in June, logging every recipient except Purdy at higher numbers halfway through 2025.
Stones Prairie raffling quilt at picnic
The Stones Prairie Lutheran Church Picnic will be held July 18 starting at 6 p.m. at the church, located at 5732 Farm Road 1057 in Purdy. The meal includes hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, chips, homemade pies, ice cream and chips.
William Hodgson: Preparing the soil
In July, still remembering the birth of our nation, there are thoughts of Patriotism and what it means for us today.
July 4 celebration in Purdy a sight to see
Fireworks were visible from the heart of Purdy on Thursday during the Terry Family Fireworks event.
Annual tractor pull draws a crowd
Ryan Seedorf, of Granby, got a little air at the start of his pull at the annual Barry County Truck and Tractor Pull, held at the Stumpff Family Event Center on Thursday.
Susan Zoua Yang
Susan Zoua Yang, 85, of Mount Vernon, Mo., passed away on June 11, 2025, in Mount Vernon, Mo.
Lauren Elaine Lewis
Lauren Elaine Lewis, 21, of Seligman, Mo. passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at home.
Mai Lo
Mai Lo, was born on January 5, 1963, in Xiengkhouang, Laos, to Mai Thoj and Nia Za Lao.
