News Staff
Exeter trap wins conference awards
The Exeter trap team recently competed in its conference shoot, with two boys and two girls taking first and second. Jeremiah Reed placed first for the boys, and Star Xiong was first for the girls. In second place were Tristan Voyles for the boys and Lily Stephenson for the girls. Team members in picture include: Jeremiah Reed, Tristan Voyles, Lily Stephenson, Jacob Stevenson, Briley Hargus, Brexton Bowman, Coy Aldridge and Ava Aldridge. Not pictured: Star Xiong, Rain Xiong, Tanner Raney. The team’s coaches are Lee Tripp and Donnie Gautney.
Maria Kay Phipps
Maria Kay Phipps, 55, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Mo. ShewasbornNovember 11, 1968, in Cassville, Mo., where she lived her entire life.
State Treasurer visits Cassville to promote MOBUCK$
Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek visited with local leaders on Nov. 14 at the Barry County Courthouse in Cassville, part of a tour of rural counties where he is promoting the MOBUCK$ low-interest loan program.
BOB MITCHELL: Longtime Cassville Democrat editor dies at age 94
A stalwart of the Cassville community, recognized for his efforts as a longtime newspaper editor and community leader, died on Nov. 7.
Cassville hoping to boost offensive output
Three starters return to the Cassville boys basketball team this season, hoping to continue its defense-first mindset while upping production on the offensive end. Caleb Reynolds, Cassville boys hoops coach in his second year at the helm, said inexperience may provide a challenge this season, but not one the Wildcats cannot overcome.
Southwest High School hosting annual Tip-Off on Friday
Southwest High School will start the basketball season with its annual Tipoff celebration on Friday with a home game against Exeter. Southwest queen candidates are: sophomore Lyndon Vanzandt, freshman Lillian Barnett, junior Abigail Clark, senior Vivica Villegas, and junior Montana Skelton. Contributed photo
Trout Tales, Nov. 15
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Through the years, Nov. 15
Nov. 20, 1973 — THREE-DAY DEER RESULT IN COUNTY SHOWS 192 BUCKS Deer hunters in Barry County were greeted with ideal weather and their game in ample numbers most reports.
Sales taxes rebound in October
After a sluggish September quarterly report, sales tax revenues to local municipal and county governments shot up in October, improving prospects for an end-of-the-end upswing. The seven Barry County cities collecting sales tax received $849,778.81, up 18 percent from a year ago.
Home for the holidays
As that most wonderful time of the year quickly approaches, I am reminded that there is no place quite like home for the holidays. I think of the many traditions, elaborate feasts, gift-giving and time spent with loved ones far and near.
