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Purdy man charged for rape
A Purdy man has been arrested on four felony charges after allegedly breaking into a victim’s home and attempting to rape the victim. Fabian Perez-Garza, 22, of Purdy, is charged with first-degree rape or attempted rape, first-degree burglary, second-degree domestic assault and second- degree kidnapping.
Kyle Troutman: Friday night features
Autumn is falling away as fast as the leaves on our trees, and with the change in weather will come a change in sports seasons. I’ve been covering high school and collegiate football for 15 seasons now, starting in 2009 stringing for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette to this Friday, and hopefully more this year, now as publisher of the Cassville Democrat.
Jeff Fugitt: There’s more we can do
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” That it what we read in James 1:27 in the New Testament. This text is a great reminder to us of an important biblical truth: healthy faith results in actions that reflect the character of God.
Through the Years, Nov. 1
40 YEARS AGO: SPOOKS THAT WON PRIZES — Halloween produced these prize winners in costume judging. Rotary’s annual street party Monday night for in the front row are: India Brown, third, Andrew Bieder, second; and Wendy Mller, first. In youngest judging. Middle grouping found Eric Lassiter, third; Jeremy Marple, second and Dustin Hinton, first. In youth to adult judging had winners, back row, of Eldon Ridenour, third; Joe Simpson and Louise McCord, second and Greg Fields and Greg Cope, first. The local civic club also sponsored games with cash prizes and served traditional Halloween refreshments for those attending in charge of events were Dr. David Cupps and Dr. Dale Assing. Democrat file photo
Report: ‘Thousands’ of chickens DOA at George’s
County law enforcement are being urged by PETA to investigate and charge those responsible for the deaths of “thousands” of chickens that died while being transported to George’s during extreme heat in June. A USDA memorandum of interview was submitted to address the “alarming number of dead on arrival birds at George’s Processing” on June 28 and the loss of process control.
Lady Trojans end season strong
Wins were tough to come by early in the season for the southwest volleyball team, but with work and experience, the improvement down the home stretch was reflected on paper. The Lady Trojans (10-19-3) won 7 of their final 10 games and saw their season come to a close with a 3-1 loss to Marionville.
Karen Sue Robbins
Karen Sue Robbins, 66, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Mo.
Jon Horner: The impact of fall
I love the Fall season in so many ways and for so many reasons. This has been a consistent theme for me.
Loraine Anne Blevins
Loraine Anne Blevins, (Aunt Buzz) a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away on October 21, 2023, at Cox South Medical Center, at the age of 75. She was born on July 25, 1948, to Charles and Marjourie Hubert, in the coastal city of San Diego, California, where her spirit was shaped by the sun-kissed shores and endless ocean horizons.
News briefs, Nov. 1
Citizens for Justice — Barry County will host its second community meeting on Friday at 6 p.m. at the pavilion at the Stumpff Family Event Center (old American Legion grounds).
