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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.
2 killed in wreck caused by vehicle hydroplaning
Two Barry County residents were killed on Friday in a wreck at 12:45 p.m. on Highway 37, half a mile south of Purdy.
Sales taxes up slightly in March
Sales tax to Barry County cities and county government bodies eked out an overall slight gain in March, with several major gains offsetting several drops, in part due to big jumps in use tax revenues.
Purdy names new high school principal
Purdy will have a new high school principal next year. Stephanie Heman, the former Monett High School principal, has been selected to take over, filling out the administrative team.
5th grade puts on ‘friendship’ program
From left, Jett Kennedy, Braxton Decker, Jaxon Clifton, Neelei Johnson and Joslyn Moore laugh while playing drumsticks on buckets during the recent "Friends Forever" music program.
