News
Malone found guilty of murdering Aspen Lewis
An Exeter man has been found guilty of four felonies — including first-degree murder — by a Jasper County jury following a three-day trial April 14-16.
Property tax freeze available to seniors
Barry County residents of all ages have been receiving a document from the collector’s office in the mail, titled “Barry County Senior Tax Credit.”
Challengers file for prosecutor, presiding commissioner
The filing period for the Aug. 4 Primary Election closed on March 31, with two local races and two state races seeing challengers.
Purdy school board welcomes new members
The Purdy school board reorganized at its April 9 meeting, returning one incumbent and adding two new members following the April 7 election.
Cassville super brings suit against MSHSAA
The U.S. Attorney General’s office has moved to intervene in a federal lawsuit — brought by Cassville Superintendent Merlyn Johnson and Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway — challenging eligibility rules used by the Missouri State High School Activities Association Board of Directors, arguing the policies violate constitutional protections by classifying candidates based on race and sex.
News Briefs, April 22
The Exeter Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace will host a bed build at Emmanuel Baptist Church, located at 821 Old Exeter Road in Cassville, starting at 9 a.m. on May 2.
Docudrama brings drunk driving impacts to life
Leia Crosby, right, exclaims, "You killed everyone," to the inebriated driver of the vehicle that caused a crash, a staged docudrama at Cassville High School on Friday showing the dangers of drunk driving.
19 inducted into Cassville NHS
Brynn Whittenburg, left, smiles as she lights the Candle of Leadership during the Cassville High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on April 7. Looking on, at right, is Leadership Representative Nevaeh Johnson. Izaak Henbest lit the Candle of Character, and Audrey Kennedy lit the Candle of Service.
11% vote in April 7 election
A total of 2,701 ballots were cast among 23,810 registered voters in Barry County in the April 7 Municipal Election, which saw mixed results among county and municipal issues.
$15K fireworks show at Trout Fest
Cassville residents can expect a night sky filled with color and sound, as this year’s Trout Fest includes a fireworks celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday on June 5 at the Cassville Aquatic Park.
