Kim Wayne McClintock

Kim Wayne McClintock, 64, of Purdy, Mo., passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. He was born October 17, 1959, in Carthage, Mo., the son of Wayne and Helen (Pugh) McClintock, who preceded him in death.
OFO to open concert season Oct. 13
The Ozark Festival Orchestra, based in Monett, will open its 45th season with a concert at 3 p.m. on Oct.
Barry County sales taxes gain in September
Sales tax income in September to Barry County cities and the county government inched upward from a year ago, creeping back to the 2022 level but still 4% under the peak at the pandemic surge in local sales in 2021. The seven Barry County cities collecting sales tax received $869,577.68 in September, up 1% from a year ago.
Seniors medal at Cassville Invitational

Cassville senior Adelee Hendricks tees of during play in the Cassville Invitational Thursday, earning her first varsity medal with a 7th-place finish.
Richard Asbill: Cassville — ‘America’s Real Hometown’

Cassville, Missouri, embodies many qualities that make it a quintessential representation of “America’s real hometown.” Early each morning, the KY3 morning team catches me up on the weather and local news. While enjoyable I find myself switching to the Andy Griffith show and catching up on all things Mayberry.
Linda Kay Phipps

Linda Kay Phipps, 82, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at her home in Cassville, Mo. Linda was born August 24, 1942, in Springfield, Mo., to Carl E.
Barry County Bows double up at state

The Barry County Bows, a 4-H bow-shooting club, had seven youths compete at state on Sept. 22 at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports in Columbia. Participants included: Savannah Doucet, Eli Madsen, Connor Madsen, Alec Smith, Zoei Stockton, Lydia Stockton and Garrett England.
News Briefs, Oct. 2
The 12th Annual Frontier days will be held Oct. 5-6, opening at 10 a.m.
FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville at Harrisonville

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Gardening with the masters

Shane Cowherd, left, joined his mother, Linda Cowherd, for a mother/son outing at the Master Gardeners’ Fall Workshop Saturday morning at the Family Life Center in Cassville.