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Jury trial set in Exeter murder case
An Exeter man accused of murdering a woman and abandoning her corpse will stand trial in Jasper County next year.
Cassville man killed in big rig wreck
A Cassville man died on Thursday in a wreck at 1:36 p.m. on Route B, one mile west of Purdy.

Sounds, sights delight at Shakin’ in the Shell
Breana Watkins operates a booth for Weaver Produce at the Shakin’ in The Shell festival in Shell Knob on Saturday. Sheila Harris/sheilaharrisads@gmail.com
Cassville woman dies in wreck
A Cassville woman died on Thursday in a wreck at 10:45 a.m. on Farm Road 2150, one mile north of Cassville.
Shell Knob woman arrested after crash
A Shell Knob woman was injured and subsequently arrested following a wreck at 6:15 p.m. on Highway 248, one mile east of Route C.
Purdy school board focuses on preparation
The Purdy school board reviewed developing programs and preparations for the opening of school during the August meeting.

Extension recognizes farm family, century farm, more at annual picnic
Kent Arnaud smiles as he walks to the front of the pavilion to speak about his family’s recognition as Barry County Century Farm at the annual Barry County Extension Picnic, held Sept. 9 at the American Legion Park pavilion in Cassville.
News Briefs, Sept. 17
Are you registered to vote in Barry County? If you are not registered to vote in Barry County, Oct. 8 is the deadline to register to be eligible to vote in the Special Election on Nov. 4.

2,500 enjoy 40-car carnage at Rotary Demolition Derby
Smoke poured from the engine compartment of Exeter resident Payton Beck’s vehicle, disabled during action in the compact class at the Cassville Rotary Demolition Derby on Saturday.
Woman charged with terroristic threatening
36-year-old threatened to burn down jail, assault deputy



