Kyle Troutman
Purdy FBLA wins big at Crowder
Purdy FBLA students competed at the Crowder Business Contest on March 25 and had a very successful day, winning the Division II Sweepstakes for first time in over 10 years. Purdy also won team and individual events at the competition including firsts in computers apps, business communication, sales presentation, marketing, economics and general business.
Arvest Bank’s Million Meals Campaign Returns for 16th Year
Arvest Bank has officially launched the 16th year of its annual Million Meals campaign, a two-month effort to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas.
‘Cats resilient in second half of season
The first half of the season has tested the Cassville baseball team, but recent results suggest the Wildcats are beginning to find their footing as conference and district play intensifies.
Thinclads compete in Clever, East Newton
The Cassville boys and girls track and field teams competed in the Clever and East Newton meets last week, bringing in plenty of medals and a couple first-place finishes.
Both Southwest javelin records fall
In a span of three days, the Southwest High School boys and girls javelin records were broken.
Docudrama brings drunk driving impacts to life
Leia Crosby, right, exclaims, "You killed everyone," to the inebriated driver of the vehicle that caused a crash, a staged docudrama at Cassville High School on Friday showing the dangers of drunk driving.
19 inducted into Cassville NHS
Brynn Whittenburg, left, smiles as she lights the Candle of Leadership during the Cassville High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on April 7. Looking on, at right, is Leadership Representative Nevaeh Johnson. Izaak Henbest lit the Candle of Character, and Audrey Kennedy lit the Candle of Service.
11% vote in April 7 election
A total of 2,701 ballots were cast among 23,810 registered voters in Barry County in the April 7 Municipal Election, which saw mixed results among county and municipal issues.
$15K fireworks show at Trout Fest
Cassville residents can expect a night sky filled with color and sound, as this year’s Trout Fest includes a fireworks celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday on June 5 at the Cassville Aquatic Park.
2 killed in wreck caused by vehicle hydroplaning
Two Barry County residents were killed on Friday in a wreck at 12:45 p.m. on Highway 37, half a mile south of Purdy.
