News Staff

News Staff

Bob Mitchell: What started nearly 400 years ago?

Thanksgiving 1641 started something that has stuck with us nearly 400 years, and that is the potluck or carry-in dinners most of us have enjoyed all our lives. It might have been a church event, club meeting or family gathering, the process of sharing a part in providing food for an event has become an American tradition.

Bakers, quilters collab for holiday shopping event

For those who like homemade cookies or unique quilted items around the holidays, Shell Knob residents have organized an event that can satisfy both cravings. The women of Central Community United Methodist Church in Shell Knob and the Discovery Quilters of Shell Knob are collaborating with an event on Dec.

Through the Years, Nov. 23

Jack Byrd and Doyle Thomas were renamed to the Cassville Industrial Development Board of Directors in an annual meeting attended by 13 of the 130 shareholders. The meeting lasted 20 minutes and included a financial report by Lloyd Perry, president.

Ground broken for Wheaton tornado shelter

Surrounded by cheering staff, students and community members, the Wheaton school district officially broke ground Friday at the site for the new tornado shelter. In 2016, the Wheaton taxpayers approved a $1 million bond issue for a FEMA shelter to be built on district property.

Lady Eagles welcome new coach

The Purdy girls basketball team is under new management this season, as a former Monett assistant has taken the reins of a program returning five players, including last season’s leading scorer. Drew Williams, three-year assistant for the Monett boys team now in his first head coaching job, said he is excited to return to his alma mater.