News
News briefs, June 14
The 2023 Purdy Alumni meeting will be held on June 24 at 6 p.m. in the FEMA Building.
Let the Sunshine in
When Tarra Jack was informed she was going to be out of a job in a week-and-a-half, she was not sure where she would go. It was divine intervention that only a couple days later, the former Pot of Coffee assistant manager heard of a building in Cassville for sale, and the Sunshine Coffeehouse plan fell into place.
Woman injured in Hwy. 248 wreck
A Cassville woman was injured on Wednesday in a wreck at 3:25 p.m. on Highway 248, one mile east of Cassville.
Cassville claps and sings with the Isaacs
The Isaacs, a bluegrass southern gospel band out of Branson, performed a concert at Cassville South Park on Thursday to kick of the inaugural Outdoor Days festival.
2 charged in Purdy school burglary
Two individuals have been charged in connection to an alleged burglary at the Purdy School district in April, during which cash, a ring and other items were stolen. According to a Purdy Police Department press release, on April 22 at 1:12 a.m., two suspects broke into the Purdy school building, located at 201 Gabby Gibbons Drive.
Change of assessment notices mailed
The Barry County Assessor has mailed out change of assessment notices, and taxpayers may have questions concerning these changes in assessment figures. If a taxpayer wants to challenge their change in assessed valuation, they should inquire about the issue before July 10.
News briefs, June 7
Signups for the 22nd Annual OACAC Back to School Fair will be held from May 30 to June 30 by appointment only at OACAC Barry County Neighborhood Center, located at 10826 Farm Road 2172 in Cassville. Students Pre-K through 12th grade are eligible for the Fair.
Uplifted: Cassville turns to faith in wake of tragedies
Cassville community members joined hands around the courthouse square on Sunday to share in prayer following the multiple tragedies in the last week.
Man stabbed to death in Cassville
A man was stabbed to death on Cassville Saturday night. The Cassville Police Department has confirmed Andey Hunter, of Cassville, was stabbed to death at the storage units at 1200 Old Highway 37.
6 of 7 jail escapees captured
In the early morning hours Friday, seven inmates escaped the Barry County jail, and six have been captured. The Barry County Sheriff’s Office is working leads to find the last escapee, Mario Che-Tiul.
