Barry County
Eagles enjoy high-flying season full of ups and downs
When it comes to entertainment value in high school hoops, the Purdy boys basketball team had no shortage this season.
15 wins and grinning
The Southwest girls basketball team enjoyed a rebounding season this year, winning nearly eight times as many games as last year.
Purdy FBLA qualifies 15 students for State Leadership Conference
On Feb. 4, the Purdy chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) traveled to the annual FBLA District 5 Leadership Conference. Out of 35 student competitors, Purdy had a record 33 students place in the top 10 in 50 different events. Fifteen students earned a chance to compete at the FBLA State Leadership Conference which will be held in Springfield from April 13-15.
Merlyn Johnson: Education legislation review
As legislative discussions continue in Jefferson City, several key bills and budget considerations are progressing that could impact our students, staff and community.
176 attend Women’s Conference in Monett
On March 1, the annual Monett Missouri Stake Women’s Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was held with 176 women attending from areas like Lamar, Stockton, Carthage, Aurora, Monett, Pierce City, Granby and Cassville.
News Briefs, March 12
The Cassville Art Club will host a fundraiser on March 22 from 11 a.,m. to 3 p.m. at Zone 4 Mini Golf and More, located at 16007 Hwy. 76 in Cassville.
More than 2,700 wet lines at Roaring River Saturday
Though it was not the most-attended Opening Day in Roaring River State Park history, Saturday’s annual event came close to the record, with more than 2,700 anglers casting lines on the first day of catch-and-keep trout fishing season in Missouri.
Diva Bling joins Chamber
Diva Bling & The Tiny Highlander Boutique held a ribbon cutting on Jan. 31 after joining the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce. Located at 10304 W 4th St. in Butterfield, Diva Bling is open Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sheila Harris: A sinking ship
According to media sources, President Donald Trump recently said on his social media site that, “He who saves his country does not violate any law.”
Trent Oliphant: Art close to home
Barry County, Missouri, is not the first place I think of when you think of “The Arts.”
