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Christmas coronation Tuesday in Exeter
Exeter High School’s 2023 Miss Merry Christmas candidates include, from left: Abby Lemons, junior; Jaylee Hawkins, freshman; Natalie Crumpler, senior; and Ashley Cole, sophomore.
News briefs, Dec. 6
The Cassville school district will host the “Holly Jolly Jamboree” on Thursday from 4-6 p.m. for primary and intermediate school families.
Denali falls from grace
Denali Water Solutions has fallen from grace with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR). In a letter dated November 29, the DNR ordered Denali Water Solutions (upon receipt of the letter) to immediately cease all land application of processed waste in the State of Missouri and to make preparations to empty its two, 17-million- gallon storage basins in southwest Missouri.
Couple arrested for Eagle Rock burglary
Two Cassville residents have been arrested for an alleged burglary in Eagle Rock where the victims of the crime held the perpetrators for Barry County deputies to arrive. Justin Taylor, 50, and Jacki Grubb, 38, both of Cassville, have each been charged with second-degree burglary for the alleged incident at a home on Highway E in Eagle Rock.
Sheriff’s Office seeking leads in firearms theft
The Barry County Sheriff’s Office is seeing information relating to a theft of multiple firearms from a local business. According to a press release from the Office, several pistols and AR-style rifles were stolen from Three Corners Firearms in Washburn on Nov.

‘Bless Your Neighbor’s Table’
As the holidays have arrived, Cassville Pantry is launching its annual fundraising campaign, 'Bless Your Neighbor's Table,' to ensure that no one in the Cassville community goes hungry during the Christmas season. It is a time of year when those who have abundance can share with others who may be facing a darker season in life.

Cassville students dig up plans for their futures
Cassville freshman Kole Fry smiles as he gets some “construction” criticism from Justin Clark, back, transportation coordinator and outreach specialist for Nabholz, while working the excavation simulator set up by the company at Cassville’s career fair on Nov. 21. Also helping Fry work the ground was Jamie Stover, right, Nabholz foreman. Kyle Troutman/[email protected]
Bike-rider struck by semi in Washburn
A Washburn man died on Nov. 29 in a bicycle-semi collision at 11:05 a.m. on Highway 37, south of Highway 90 in Washburn.

Mr., Miss Merry Christmas candidates named
The Cassville High School candidates for Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas have been announced. The group will be collecting donations in the community over coming weeks, with proceeds benefitting the Barry County Neighborhood Center’s Share Your Christmas program. The boy and girl who raise the most will be named Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas. Candidates include: front row, from left: freshman Gracie Maher, daughter of Allen and Brooke Maher, of Shell Knob, and Melissa and Jeremy Mansfield, of Cassville; sophomore Tyra Sturgell, daughter of Chad and Shawna Sturgell, of Cassville; senior Emerson Grossman, daughter of Melanie and Randy Grossman, of Cassville; and junior Jayla Cota, granddaughter of Carol Reed and Brent Stumph, of Cassville. Back row: freshman Carlos Barrientos, son of Allese Stubbs, of Cassville, and Melecio Barrientos, of Monett; sophomore Trevis Moore, son of Jeremy Moore, of Cassville, and Susan Norris, of Monett; senior Malachi Vincent, son of Stacy Reese, of Cassville; and junior Talen Reed, son of Shawn and Stephanie Reed, of Eagle Rock.



