Carol May “Carla” (Levick) Nichols-Baughman

Carol May “Carla” (Levick) Nichols-Baughman, 86, of Marionville, Mo. passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at The Ozarks Methodist Manor in Marionville, Mo.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Sept. 25

Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken
Sept. 16-22 The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to 258 calls for service for the week of Sept.
News Briefs, Sept. 25
The Exeter Community Gospel Hymn Sing, an uplifting evening of traditional gospel music, will be held on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. Hosted by the Exeter Community Outreach, this event will be held in the multi-purpose room at Exeter schools.
FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville vs Lamar

This Week 4 contest is brought to you by The Rib, broadcasting all Wildcat football games in the lounge this season. Refuel and cheer for Cassville at The Rib!
Annual festival keeps Shell Knob Shakin’

Will Kalkoske, 5, of Shell Knob, emerges from the blow-up maze at Shakin’ in the Shell on Saturday. The attraction was one of many at the annual event, held at the park on Needles Eye Road in Shell Knob.
Det. Henry moves to ministry

Barry County Sheriff’s Office Det. Doug Henry said when he told his parents in 1997 he was going into the police academy, they looked at him like he was crazy.
SLUDGE drops lawsuit against DNR
On Sept. 9, the citizens’ group SLUDGE, LLC (Stop Land Use Damaging Our Ground and Environment) voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Freedom Bank announces leadership transition

Freedom Bank of Southern Missouri has announced a significant leadership transition to take effect Jan. 1, 2025, moving two individuals into new roles, one of which is based in Cassville.
Mercy to end Anthem contracts
After months of negotiation with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Mercy has provided written notice to end its contracts with Anthem in the state of Missouri. These contracts include all commercial, Medicare Advantage, Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, managed Medicaid plans (Healthy Blue) and HealthLink (which falls under the Anthem BCBS umbrella).