Opinion
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: A generational problem
Last week, a flurry of chatter in the Cassville community surrounded a news report about something I had never heard of — nitazenes.
Community Voices — Richard Asbill: The water rose, so did we: What the 7th street bridge represents
This week, the City of Cassville will reopen the 7th Street Bridge — a moment many in our community have waited years to see.
Community Voices — Merlyn Johnson: Implications of SB3 could create financial challenges
As the April 7 election approaches, Barry County residents will see Senate Bill 3 (SB 3) on the ballot.
Letter to the editor — Lisa Flippo: Cassville woman says USPS failing disabled residents
I am writing to bring public attention to an ongoing and discriminatory issue regarding mail delivery at my address.
Devotional Column — Raymond Ticknor: The importance of resurrection
The 15th Chapter of I Corinthians is one of the greatest passages in the entire Bible.
Letter to the Editor — Kristen Crawford: Input on Washburn sales tax proposal
I've seen several posts about the proposed penny tax and I'm really dumbfounded. I'm not even from Washburn and I can see the benefits of a 1 cent tax for your town.
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: An honor to be shared
Newspapers generally deliver news, not make it.
Community Voices — Janet Mills: Legacy that blooms each Spring
Since trading an urban lifestyle for rural life in Cassville more than twenty years ago, I am still learning to settle into the rhythms of springtime in the Ozarks.
John Tiedeman: Questions about tax proposals
Why should the citizens of Washburn vote for a 1% tax for public safety when the Chief of police stated that the Washburn Police Department would be self-sufficient and the city already gets over $5,000 per month from taxes?
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: Crime and punishment
When it comes to covering news in small-town America, there are certain categories of stories that draw more attention than others.
