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Suicide prevention resources available locally
Mercy Hospital in Cassville is hoping to spread awareness in September about Suicide Prevention Month, offering resources and help to those who may be struggling or know someone who is struggling with thoughts of suicide.
Winter outlook: What does El Niño mean?
A strengthening El Niño in the Pacific Ocean could bring a wetter-than-normal winter to southwest Missouri, with temperatures expected to be slightly warmer than average, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Springfield.
Kings Prairie Fall Festival returns
The Kings Prairie Fall Festival, an outgrowth of the annual Kings Prairie community’s benefit concert since 2000, took place on Sept. 12 on the grounds of the historic Kings Prairie school, east of Monett.
Ozark Festival Orchestra to open season 47 with American salute
The Ozark Festival Orchestra will open its 47th season of concerts in Monett at 3 p.m. on Oct. 18, at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center.
News Briefs, Sept. 23
The Imagination Library of Barry County will host Dream Like Dolly Day on Friday, inviting people to honor the legacy of Dolly Parton, who started the Imagination Library, by giving, sharing or helping a child enroll.
Exeter fire chief hangs up his hat
Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, marked 40 years of service for Exeter Fire Protection District Chief Donnie Chadd, who decided that it was a good day to retire.
Music, dance, cars shake in Shell Knob
Hudson, with Ignite Dance, of Berryville, Ark., performs a competition award-winning number on the stage at Shakin' in the Shell on Saturday.
Petroleum leaks investigated
Missouri currently has no laws which require property owners and landlords to disclose the presence of hazardous waste sites on nearby properties to prospective buyers and tenants – even though waste from those sites often has the potential for migrating through soil and groundwater, sometimes miles beyond the source of contamination.
All hands on deck!
Jacob Terry, left, 7, watches his father, Tim Terry, of Cassville, puts screws a bed frame being built by Sleep in Heavenly Peace volunteers on Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Cassville.
Man charged with assault after ramming vehicle
A Golden man has been charged with a felony following an altercation where a shotgun was pulled and vehicle was allegedly rammed.
