Barry County
News Briefs, Aug. 5
The Monett Historical Society will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Aug. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Event Center at the Museum.
Community Voices — Jon Horner: The two words that never go out of style
I recently received one of many “Thank You” cards from various members of the Class of 2026.
Through the Years, Aug. 5
40 YEARS AGO: ARTIST WHO USES GOURDS — Sighting down a line of long-handled gourds, Harold Clark of Seligman uses the know-how of raising gourds and decorating them for a business.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Aug. 5
Hi, I’m Latoya — a sweet grey and white tabby kitten ready to bring joy to your home! At just 6 months old, I’m still young and full of energy, weighing in at a petite 6 lbs.
FARM AND RANCH: Harvick Farms offers fresh options
Harvick Farms — situated along State Highway 76/112, on the south edge of Cassville — shifted its business model this year to that of a community food resource.
FARM AND RANCH: A farmer by day
Like many Barry County residents, agricultural roots run deep in Doug Clifton’s family.
Sheriff lauds investigators for hundreds of hours put into new Hocutt cold case investigation
The Barry County Sheriff's Office hosted a public press conference on Tuesday to discuss details of the murder of Justin Hocutt, as the Office made three arrests in the cold case last week.
Pollution, industrial ag decried at meeting
More than 50 people attended a public meeting on July 19 at the Scott Regional Technology Center in Monett to hear a variety of state leaders and experts discuss environmental threats they perceive stemming from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), data centers and sludge tanks proposed in southwest Missouri.
3 brothers charged with murder of Justin Hocut in 1999
Twenty-seven years after 14-year-old Seligman resident Justin Hocutt was found dead on the train tracks 100 yards away from his girlfriend's home, three men have been arrested and charged with the teenager's murder.
Taz on duty!
After nearly two decades without a K-9 unit, the Barry County Sheriff's Office has welcomed a new four-legged deputy to its ranks.
