News Staff
New pipes going in
Limited progress was made last week on the wastewater pipe project, but the contractor did resolve the last of their logistical issues and got some new pipe in the ground. During the week of April 24, the city of Cassville expects open trench construction on 11th Street to stay primarily between Fair and Harold streets.
Cassville Summer School to explore great outdoors
Incoming students in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to attend the Great Outdoors, Summer School Experience. In-person summer school will take place May 30 to June 23 on the primary campus.
Trojans’ confidence growing on the diamond
At 5-9, the Southwest baseball team’s record is misleading. The Trojans, according to coach Derek Mann, had heavy-hitting opponents in the first half of the season, struggled with practice when the field was being completed and have battled their way through injuries.
Scoreboard, April 26
Robert Humphries, a junior at Southwest High School, earned seven medals in the last three track meets in Pierce City, Spokane and Cassville. In Pierce City and Spokane, Humphries finished runner-up in the 800, as well as a second and a third in the mile.
Kyle Troutman: A message worth sharing
I’m surrendering a chunk of space this week in my column to someone with a message that is more significant than anything I had on my mind today. Susej Burks Thompson, my youth group leader when I was a teenager, posted some of her thoughts Monday night on faith, prayer and our relationships with God or any other higher power.
Rich Cummings: Stop hurting one another
“Stop hurting each other” was all I could get out as I looked at the congregation.
Barry Electric hosts annual meeting
Laura Holycross, right, Barry Electric Cooperative public relations and marketing coordinator, and Heyley Hudson, Barry Electric CFO, enlist a member of the crowd to draw a door prize Thursday at the annual Barry Electric meeting.
Special guest shakes up Purdy Prom
Jeremiah Williams, left, and Elaine Saocy sing and dance to a song at the Purdy Prom Saturday.
Cassville teams win home meet
Cassville’s Kaid Williams runs in the 800-meter race at the Cassville Relays on April 18.
Travis Earl Bryant
Travis Earl Bryant, 83, of Cassville, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at home. He was born in Skene, Miss.
