Barry County
Purdy police seeking info on home invasion
No immediate threat to community from April incident The Purdy Police department is seeking information regarding a home invasion where one person was injured and two others assaulted. Jackie Lowe, Purdy police chief, said on April 20 at around 11:20 p.m., an officer responded to a reported home invasion at 401 N.
Sales tax income surges in May
For second year, Cassville’s general fund rises by $34,000 After several months of flat or declining sales tax disbursements, May provided the traditional shot in the arm to local city…
Cowboys ride for Mason Lowe
The second qualified ride of the night, Jessie Tillman, of Olathe, Kan., scored points on Double during the Fifth Annual Ridin’ with Mason Lowe Invitational on Saturday.
Eagles continue chasing district title
Since the 2020 season canceled for COVID, the Purdy baseball team has been living a “Groundhog Day” experience. Setting the goal every season to win a district title, the last four attempts in a row have all come to an end thanks to one opponent — Marionville.
Pet of the Week, May 29
Fruit Loop and Boo Berry are two of eight sweet pups that are available for adoption. These pups were born at the Haven on March 17 and would love to find their forever home soon. They are a cattle dog/ red heeler mix.
Kyle Troutman: The ides of May
The saying goes, “Beware the Ides of March,” but fore the last two years, it has been the “Ides of May” bringing the bad to Barry County. At this time last year, we as a community were dealing with a lot, most significantly the disappearance and death of Dr.
Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken, May 20-26
The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to 271 calls for service for the week of May 20-26. 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. Reports are not generated on all the calls for service. The following reports were generated from the above 271 calls:
Annual carnival delivers smiles, screams
Madison Lane, 9, of Cassville, smiles as the Whirlwind swing ride prepared to incline at the pride Amusements Carnival in Cassville on Friday.
Purdy makes pair of hoops hires
The Purdy school district announced the hiring of two professionals on May 21, both of which have 32 years of experience in education. A lifelong athlete, Stephanie Heman made her name at Joplin High School, graduating in 1987 and going on to play basketball and volleyball for Pittsburg State University, whereshegraduatedin1991with her Bachelor’s in Education.
‘Cats place in Big 8 Pickleball tournament
The pickleball courts at Monett City Park witnessed a day of intense competition and camaraderie as the second annual Big 8 Conference Pickleball Tournament unfolded on April 24. Sponsored by Veregy and Security Bank of Southwest Missouri, and with substantial support from the Monett/ Cassville YMCA, the tournament showcased the talents of 58 players from four area schools.
