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Teen drowns near Shell Knob bridge
A Shell Knob teenager drowned on Friday at Table Rock Lake.
Kansas man charged with vehicle theft
Vehicle was located in Jackson County
Washburn youth dies in ATV wreck
Vehicle lost control, overturned on private land By Kyle Troutman ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com A Washburn child died as a result of injuries from an ATV wreck on May 14 at 12:07 p.m.…
Man charged with theft from Dollar General deposit
A Purdy man has been charged with felony stealing after allegedly taking more than $2,600 from a bank deposit at his place of employment.
Cassville man charged with Regal vehicle theft
A Cassville man has been arrested on felony charged after an alleged vehicle theft from the Regal parking lot on Thursday.

Southwest NHS adds 10 new members
Sophomore Gracie Swanepoel lights a candle at the Southwest High School National Honor Society induction ceremony at Southwest on April 9.

Exeter, Wheaton seniors turn tassels
Exeter Valedictorian Biaktha Hnem delivers her address at the high school’s graduation on Friday.
News Briefs, May 21
Consumer confidence report for Cassville water system now available

35 celebrate commencement in Purdy
Purdy graduate Will Henderson sprays silly string with a smile as he takes in the moment of celebration after graduating Saturday. A total of 35 Purdy seniors turned their tassels at the commencement ceremony. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
City hires PW director
Hagins has more than 10 years experience in city operations