Purdy improves on defense, meets goals

A 7-19 campaign for the Purdy boys basketball team included plenty of defensive improvement, and Coach Brad Stewart said goals for the season were met.
Cassville anglers 3rd in tourney

Cassville Fishing Club members Deagan Gross and Colton Yockey competed in the third and final qualifier of the Missouri B.A.S.S. Nation Youth Tournament held March 15 at Pomme de Terre Lake.
Weldy wins state title

Brynn Weldy, wrestler in the Wildcat Takedown Club, wrapped up her season by placing first in the state in the 10U 80-pound girls division. She pinned all four of her opponents with a total mat time of just under 6 minutes, and not a single point was scored on her during the entire tournament.
Library basement open during renovations

The Cassville Branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library is serving patrons from the basement this spring, as renovations are underway in the main level.
Seligman floats $10M bond proposal
The city of Seligman is seeking voter approval on April 7 to issue bonds to fund a major water infrastructure project at a cost of $9.2 million.
Cassville man guilty of child molestation
A Cassville man has been found guilty of child molestation in a bench trial held Thursday in Stone County Circuit Court.
3-phase renovation underway at Mercy Cassville

Mercy Hospital in Cassville is undergoing a multi-phase renovation project on its emergency room, placing a focus on expanding services and improving patient flow.
Trivia Night champs crowned

Threatening weather failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the six teams participating in the 14th Annual Trivia Night fundraiser on March 6.
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: Crime and punishment

When it comes to covering news in small-town America, there are certain categories of stories that draw more attention than others.
American Insights — Dakoda Pettigrew: The Courage of Robert Graetz

On Monday night, Dec. 5, 1955, the Rev. Robert Graetz worked his way through a dense crowd of 6,000 people at Holt Street Baptist Church in Montgomery, Ala.



