Robinson honored as Centennial Medalist

On April 8, the University of Miami (FL) awarded Russell Robinson the Centennial Medalist award. He received his MM (1980) and PhD (1984) at UM and retired from the University of Florida in 2016 after 32 years as Emeritus Professor and Head of Music Education. The event, which included an induction ceremony, concerts, gala and more, was to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Frost School of Music and the University of Miami.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, April 23

Meet lovable Joey. He is an American Staffordshire Terrier mix. His date of birth is Nov. 20, 2024. He is an eager to please young pup looking for his forever home.
Melissa Hamilton: Create a cottage herb and flower border along your fence

Transforming a simple fence line into a charming, fragrant herb and flower border is easier than you might think.
Terry Held: Poetry in the heart of Cassville

April is National Poetry Month — a time set aside each year to celebrate the written and spoken word in all its richness.
News Briefs, April 23
Zone 4 Mini Golf and More, located at 16007 Hwy. 76 in Cassville, will host a Trivia Night on the patio at 6 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, people may call 417-846-8954.
First eggs of Easter hunted in Eagle Rock

Ruth Bowen, 4, of Cassville, reaches out to retrieve another egg during the annual Eagle Rock Friends of the Library Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday.
Challengers fare well
All five questions in the Barry County April 8 General Municipal Election passed, and residents will see numerous changes to city and school positions in the wake of a challenger-friendly exercise in Democracy.
‘Cats 4th in home golf tourney

The Cassville boys golf team hosted its annual Cassville Wildcat Invitational on Thursday, welcoming 21 teams to the Cassville Golf Club.
Lady Trojans keeping pace
The Southwest softball team has six seniors leading the squad to a winning record so far this season at 7-4, including a tournament trophy.
Cassville Prom brings party to PAC

Trace Sturgell, right, takes a photo of Grace Bean, left, Olivia Webb, center, and Isa Rodriguez during the Cassville Prom on Saturday at the Performing Arts Center.