Barry County
Fun, frights firing up at Exeter Corn Maze
The Exeter Corn Maze officially opens its gates for the 2025 season on Saturday, welcoming families, thrill-seekers and fall fanatics to a celebration 25 years in the making. This year marks the 25th season of the Haunted Barn, a legacy of laughter and screams that began with a single spooky structure and has grown into one of the region’s most beloved fall destinations.
Sales tax receipts up in August
For the sixth time in seven months, sales tax revenue to Barry County cities rose.
Bikers injured in Hwy. 76 wreck
Two Arkansas residents were injured on Saturday in a wreck at 11:40 a.m. Saturday on Highway 76 at Highway EE, five miles west of Cape Fair.
Man injured in Hwy. 86 wreck
An Arkansas man was injured in a wreck at 10:44 a.m. Thursday on Highway 86, three miles west of Eagle Rock.
News Briefs, Sept. 3
The Eagle Rock Community Association will host its Monthly Potluck on Monday at 6 p.m. at the Community Center.
1,500 chicken halves, fun served up at Wheaton BBQ
Katy Tichenor, of Fairview, fills out information for a duck for her son, Bexton Tichenor, 4, to be launched in the annual duck race at the Wheaton BBQ on Saturday.
Request made to revoke Roller’s bond
Barry County Prosecutor Amy Boxx has filed a motion to revoke the bond of a Washburn man facing multiple child sex crimes charges across three cases.
Alleged beer thief wields knife at deputy
A Shell Knob man is facing two felonies after allegedly breaking into a Shell Knob business, stealing alcohol, then pulling a weapon on a Barry County deputy before being tased, fleeing, and ultimately detained.
DNR finalizing language for amended land-application rules
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is one step closer to issuing new permits to companies that land-apply wastewater and food and meat-processing residuals to farmland across southwest Missouri and elsewhere in the state.
Purdy hosts Student Development Day
Purdy High School held its first Student Professional Development Day on Friday, offering students in grades 9-12 a unique opportunity to gain valuable life and career skills.
