Barry County
County sets $8.59M budget
The Barry County Commission has approved the annual budget for 2026, preparing to spend up to $8.59 million across all departments and funds, $2 million more than last year after agreeing to move that equal amount into the reserve fund.
County updating courtroom with historical look
From left, Jeff Myers, Dusty Graig and Tyler Schmitz install double doors on the second story entrance to the courtroom at. the Barry County Courthouse.
Man charged with kidnapping
A Washburn man is facing three felonies and a misdemeanor after allegedly breaking into a victim’s home, kidnapping and transporting the victim to another residence, then not allowing the victim to leave or call for help.
Through the Years, Jan. 21
30 YEARS AGO — HONORED FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE — A highlight of this weekend's annual Cassville Chamber of Commerce banquet was the awarding of the organization's Community Service and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Jan. 21
Meet Mary Kay! Mary Kay came to us with 8 puppies, and she has been a great mom, but her puppy raising days are behind her. She is looking for a loving home.
Woman charged with welfare fraud
A Cassville woman has been charged with two felonies for allegedly defrauding the state of public assistance benefits to the tune of nearly $40,000.
2 injured in Hwy. 90 wreck
Two people were injured in a single-vehicle wreck at 6:35 a.m. on Jan. 14 on Highway 90, two miles west of Washburn.
E9-1-1 earns award for dispatch excellence
Barry County Emergency Services E9-1-1 has been recognized by The International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) as an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) for emergency medical dispatching and emergency police dispatching.
Tigers seek consistency
On Friday, Exeter Boys Basketball coach Josh Trammell started his ninth different set of starters in 13 games, a trend the Tigers hope to break as they approach conference and district play in coming weeks.
Hilburn hits 1,500
Exeter senior Shea Hilburn crossed the 1,500-career-points mark on Monday in a 60-20 loss at Seneca. The Lady Tigers are 4-9 this season and play in the Lady Bear Classic this week.
