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Anna Marie Henson
enson Anna Marie Henson, 85, of Cassville, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville.
CS Bank names new assistant manager
A lifelong Barry County resident and Southwest graduate has been promoted to assistant branch manager of CS Bank’s Cassville location. Jason Tennant, President and Chief Lending Officer, CS Bank, recently announced the appointment of Morgan Mitchell the position.
Cassville speech and debate wins awards
Competing at Kickapoo and Seneca in November, the Cassville speech and debate team was awarded third in team sweeps. Full results included: Radio Speaking 2nd, Kalia Miller 4th, Raymond Haggard 5th, Jillian Lecompte Dramatic Interpretation 2nd Kyle Bailey 5th, Glandy Salas Humorous Interpretation 3rd, Jillian Lecompte 4th, Raymond Haggard 6th, Kimberly Hang Program of Oral Interpretation 3rd, Tierany Sloan Duo Interpretation Acting 4th, Kyle Bailey and Raymond Haggard Informative Speaking 3rd, Tierany Sloan 4th, Glandy Salas Original Oratory 3rd, Glandy Salas Policy Debate 4th, Audrey Gautney and Kalia Miller .
Pros pitch in for Pickleball PD
Cassville Primary School Principal Mindi Gates gets under a ball sent her way during a professional development day pickleball exercise. Professional players Dave New and Dick Pavelski led the session. Staff also worked with iReady, had math and science training, and were given time to work in their classrooms.
Lady Trojans coming together
Southwest chemistry improving, players competing for starting positions The Southwest girls basketball team has strong numbers and mix of scoring leaders and on-the-floor leaders the Lady Trojans hope will translate to greater success. At 4-8 this season, Southwest’s wins have been small in number but big in meaning.
Scoreboard — Jan. 11
Newer names led the Cassville boys wrestling team at the Monett Tournament on Saturday, held at Reeds Spring High School due to Monett’s gym floor being flooded. Tristan Thompson, at 157 pounds, and Riley James, at 150 pounds, both earned second-place medals for Cassville.
News briefs
The Shell Knob Chamber is presenting The Show, a musical journey to delight all ages, performed by 21 local talents and Hometown Sound & the Red Hots. Performances will be Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
2022 News Top 10
Hall Theatre fire, national diving record top list of year’s news stories 1 The Hall Theatre on the Cassville square was ruled a total loss after a fire consumed the building on March 1. The call came in at about 7:30 a.m., five people got out of the building safely, and crews were on scene until 4 p.m., returning later for rekindles.
2022 Sports Top 10
State track medal haul, repeat medal in golf top year’s stories Six Cassville boys and girls track and field athletes returned home in May with All-State honors. Bradan Dickinson earned a third-place finish in shot put, throwing for 16.44 meters to set a new school record.
Pets of the Week
Meet Gilligan and Dillie, the Haven of the Ozarks Pets of the Week!
