Farm Bureau hosting ‘Thank a Farmer Week’
Celebration of 2% of nation's population set for March 2-8
Charles Michael “Mike” (Captain Mac) McJimsey

Charles Michael “Mike” (Captain Mac) McJimsey, 78, of Monett, Mo. passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Cassville wins Southwest Tournament

Cassville’s speech and debate team took first in team sweepstakes points a the Southwest Tournament recently.
Line ‘em up, let ‘em loose

The Cassville boys wrestling team made program history on Saturday, qualifying a record eight wrestlers for the Class 2 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships and winning a record three individual Class 2, District 3 titles.
Kyle Troutman: Capturing Opening Day

As we put the finishing touches on Trout Times this year — my 10th as editor of the annual publication — there was a nifty little hole left for a few words from yours truly.
Southwest FFA to celebrate 50 years

The Southwest High School FFA officer team is inviting the public to its 50th anniversary celebration at the high school. In honor of this milestone, the current officer team also invites any former FFA advisors, officers or members to come to its chapter banquet. The banquet is scheduled for Sunday, May 4. People may RSVP for more details by calling Linda Morgan at 417-826-5413 or emailing lmorgan@swr5.net.
Jeff Fugitt: Balancing Biblical teachings with public discourse

I have had several conversations of late with folks concerning how we connect our understanding of biblical teachings with the public discourse around current events.
Zachary Fields: AMI days must stop
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News Briefs, Feb. 26
Ridge Top Bible Camp dedicate chapel
5 awarded ‘Grow Your Own’ grants

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has awarded state-funded “Grow Your Own” grants to 125 local education agencies.