Lightning strike triggers alarm at Cassville schools
A lightning strike is believed to be the cause of an errant intruder alarm at the Cassville primary, intermediate and middle school campus Friday morning.
2 charged with murder
Two Barry County residents are facing first-degree murder charges, among other felonies, with each blaming the other for the shooting death of Marvin Lance McCullough, whose body was found in the trunk of a burned vehicle at a towing facility in Shell Knob.
Kyle Troutman: A new era ‘in there’

Anew era of leadership is coming to the city of Cassville.
Young Lady Wildcats set sights on Big 8 title

Fielding a 27-strong roster of mostly newcomers, the Cassville girls soccer team has refocused its schedule and set its sights on its first Big 8 Conference title.
Reasons decided, history made

Cassville seniors and step-siblings Tierany Sloan and Jaret Hinson had their reasons in order on March 21, becoming the first ever in Cassville history to sign to judge livestock collegiately.
Jig On the Water

On Sunday morning, Roaring River’s CFS was at 30, so still low and clear. We caught ‘em on caddis, crackle backs, para Adams and blue wing olives all week.
Strong March numbers boost sales tax income
Most Barry County recipients up for 2025
When things fall apart

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Barry Lawrence Ambulance seeks tax hike
Rising equipment costs cited as primary need
Teresa Fay King

Teresa Fay King, 66, of Seligman, Mo. passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo.



