Tense debate over poultry farm

Sharp exchanges and misinformation fueled a meeting at the Barry County Courthouse on Dec. 9 as neighbors and Barry County officials grappled with a proposal to build another poultry farm south of Aurora.
Jail features lauded at ribbon cutting

Barry County Sheriff Danny Boyd cuts the ribbon for the new Barry County Jail on Dec. 4. Boyd said he aims to have the jail operational by the last week of December.
Eagle Rock man dies in vehicle-pedestrian incident
An Eagle Rock man died in a vehicle- pedestrian collision at 11:45 p.m. on Friday on Highway 171 in Carterville in Jasper County.
Trout Tales, Dec. 11

What a night it was Saturday on Main Street! The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Christmas Parade had more than 130 entries, and the parade itself lasted nearly 90 minutes.
Trojans trying for trio of trophies

The past two seasons for the Southwest boys basketball team have been a couple of the best in its history. Winning back-to-back district titles under Rusty Roe, the Trojans are under new management this season with Jeff Treat taking over coaching duties.
Kellie Louise (Sprinkles) Wilson

Kellie Louise (Sprinkles) Wilson, 36, of Fairview, Mo. passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Cassville, Mo.
Thomas Glenn “Tommy Boy” Chaparro Oswald

Thomas Glenn “Tommy Boy” Chaparro Oswald, 27, of Kimberling City, Mo. passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Patti Ann Lowe

Patti Ann Lowe, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 in Liberty, Missouri. Patti was born on February 8, 1963 in Memphis, Tennessee to Hollis Ray and Shirley Lowe.
Through the Years, Dec. 11

40 YEARS AGO: SANTA IN SPECIAL VISIT HERE — Saturday was a special day in Cassville, Santa Claus took time out of his busy schedule to pay a visit here. The results were obviously good, the expressions on faces of youngsters who got a visit were ample reward.
Christmas cheer spread at annual event

Jace Johnson, 4, of Cassville, receives a kiss on the head from Santa Claus while being held by Josi Rose, of Cassville. Santa was available for photos and to hear Christmas wishes at the Cassville Community Christmas Celebration on Friday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com