Barry County

Family history specialist serves across the country while remaining home
James Ray Schad, of Purdy, was recently set apart as an elder and senior service missionary for the Arkansas Bentonville Mission, VROC Grand Canyon Virtual Operations Center, where he will be helping people across the country with their family trees by indexing old historical records. Schad is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints and a 2015 graduate of Purdy High School.

First State Bank celebrates 85 years
Randy Henderson, with First State Bank director, cuts the ribbon on the renovated Purdy location in celebration of the bank’s 85th anniversary.

Lady Trojans testing IQ
Going 9-13 this season, the Southwest softball team consistently worked on one major goal — testing its IQ. Emily Snyder, Lady Trojans softball coach, said the team this season achieved some team goals and missed some others.

RECOVERVILLE SERIES: Kyle Troutman: Recap of the aftermath
Driving around Cassville the morning of May 26, about five hours after a severe storm and in traffic nearly as thick as Saturday’s Memories Cruise, I thought I was witnessing the worst storm damage Cassville had seen in a long time.
Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken, June 3-9
The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to 215 calls for service for the week of June 3-9. The CAD events created by central dispatch are the Calls for Service Barry County Officers respond to every day, included in those calls are alarms, assaults, burglaries, domestic disturbances, DWI's, stealing, harassment, medical issues, paper service, prisoner transports, suspicious persons, traffic stops and warrant service.

Jig On the Water, July 9
June 9, 2024 Roaring River is clearing a bit. It was 94 CFS on Sunday morning.
News Briefs, June 12
The last day to register to vote is July 10 for those who are not current registered voters of Barry County and who wish to vote in the Aug. 6 Primary Election.

Trout Fest crowd shows spirit at Sunday South Park concert
Area residents joined in praise through music at Cassville’s South Park on Sunday. Caleb and Kelsey, pictured were the first of three acts to perform, followed by Riley Clemmons, and with Anthem Lights playing as the headliner.

Cassville High School golf teams hit a hole-in-one for hunger relief
The Cassville High School girls and boys golf teams hosted their annual fundraiser tournament on April 20, with resounding success, raising the highest amount ever, a record-breaking $625. The funds, collected through spirited participation by both golf teams and community generosity, were donated to Cassville Pantry to help combat local food insecurity.

Through the Years, June 5
50 YEARS AGO: Mop-up and clean-up of double flood damage in Cassville continues after a deluge of 10 inches of rain fell in the area.




