News
May sales tax receipts strong in Barry County
Sales tax to Barry County cities and the county government took a big jump upward in May, with all but one of the seven cities topping totals from a year ago.
News Briefs, June 10
The last day to register to vote is July 8 for those who are not current registered voters of Barry County and who wish to vote in the Aug. 4 Primary Election.
Painting up the pocket park
Cassville art student Lili Naugle paints a portion of the new mural being painted at the incoming pocket park where the former Hall Theatre stood in Cassville. Williams said the class aims to have the mural completed by the week of June 20.
Alumni unite!
Cassville Alumni Association members gather to enjoy food catered by BBQ Station before the scholarship ceremony began at the annual Alumni Banquet, held at the Cassville High School commons area.
Man charged for shooting
A Shell Knob man is being held in the Barry County jail on four felony charges after allegedly shooting a victim during an altercation.
Purdy school board reviews state law action
There was both good news and bad news at the Purdy school board meeting in May as district leaders try to navigate uncertain financial waters.
Exeter woman charged with setting trailer ablaze
An Exeter woman had been charged with two felonies after allegedly setting a trailer home on fire while a person was sleeping inside.
Cassville man dies in sidewipe wreck
A Cassville man died in a wreck at 8:20 p.m. on May 25 on Farm Road 2020, one mile south of Cassville.
85-year-old injured in ATV wreck
A Washburn man was injured in a wreck at 2 p.m. on May 26 on Farm Road 1040, two miles west of Washburn.
News Briefs, June 3
The City of Cassville’s water quality report for the year 2025 is now available online at https://dnrservices.mo.gov/ccr/MO5010144.pdf.
