Barry County
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Sept. 2
Hi there — I’m Ted Lasso, a 2-month-old red and black Lab-German Shepherd mix, and I’m ready for my next adventure! I’m a solid little guy at 21.6 pounds with room to grow, and I’ve got energy for days.
BARRY COUNTY HEALTH CORNER: Show Me Healthy Women offers free screenings
Show Me Healthy Women (SMHW) offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for Missouri women who meet age, income and insurance guidelines. SMHW began in 1992, and is Missouri’s implementation…
4 in a row!
For the last three years, the Cassville football team put up more than 40 points on cross-county rival Monett in the Barry County Brawl, and the Wildcats repeated the feat on Friday, besting the Cubs, 47-18, in a Week 1 victory at home.
Lady Tigers pouncing on change
The Exeter volleyball team enters this season with a new head coach, a deep roster and a willingness to embrace change as the squad looks to take steps forward.
Devotional Column — Jeff Fugitt: Adapting in the changing seasons
I love the long days of summer, so I’m always sorry to see the daylight getting shorter. Bike rides, walks and gardening become less and less doable before and after work…
News Briefs, Sept. 2
Generations Project will reopen its food pantry on Sept. 4 from noon to 5 p.m. Starting the following week, on Sept. 7, the Generations Project will move to a new regular schedule of Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for resources.
Vehicles, face paint, dunk tank mark inaugural BCSO event
Luke Olson, right, 2, of Pea Ridge, Ark., crinkled his nose as Jenna Kruse, with Jennaroo Creations, gave him a Shrek-themed face of paint at Saturday's Barry County Sheriff's Office Community Assistance Car Show.
Purdy Recycling Center hosts tour
Gerry Wass, of Purdy, who was instrumental in organizing the Purdy Recycling Center over 20 years ago, said he believes the center now processes about 1% of the waste stream in the Purdy School District.
Lack of poultry CAFO regs ruffle feathers
According to Tim Bull, with the Water Pollution Control Branch of the DNR, there are no state regulations that limit the number of poultry broiler houses that can be built on a specific amount of acreage.
Teens charged with stealing
Two teenagers have been charged with felony stealing after allegedly taking tools and other items from a property in Barry County.
