Barry County
Staff promotions announced at Security Bank of Southwest Missouri
Security Bank of Southwest Missouri has announced several staff promotions, recognizing the experience, dedication, and leadership of team members across multiple departments, a bank press release said..
Community Voices — Lynn Hilburn: Barry County and people
In previous editorials, I’ve discussed land in Missouri and in Barry County and how things developed for the first white settlements in Barry County. I will review some of that briefly.
Through the Years, March 11
30 YEARS AGO: FAMILY WELCOMES JOSH BACK WITH LOVING ARMS — Josh Carlisle Coffey was in good condition Monday at Cox Medical Center-South in Springfield after being lost in the woods for 72 hours in extreme conditions. He has since been released from the hospital. During a reunion with his family, Josh smiled, laughed and told stories. Pictured from left are Rex Owens, Josh’s grandfather from Monett; Lynn Coffey; mother Johnny Sue Coffey; Josh; and sisters Rawn and Gerri Netzer. Not pictured is Josh’s oldest sister, Missy Reeves, who was away from the hospital room when the photo was taken. Cassville Democrat file photo
MDC to host tree planting workshop March 20
Ever wondered about the best way to plant tree seedlings, but didn’t know where to get started?
Lady Trojans produce 19-win season
The Southwest girls basketball team turned in one of the program’s most successful seasons in more than a decade, finishing with a 19-8 record and one tournament title.
News Briefs, March 11
O C the Quilts is a judged quilt show presented by the Ozark Country Quilters of Cassville/Monett. In addition to over 200 items displayed, there will be a quilt turning, demonstrations, vendors, boutique, opportunity quilt, special exhibits and knife/scissor sharpening.
Making memories, crafting traditions
After firing the gun to open catch-and-keep trout season on Sunday, Larry Quinalty reflected on the experience as more than 2,000 anglers cast their first lines of the year, surmising making memories — like shooting the gun — was the most important thing Roaring River State Park has to offer.
Star City Bridge to be replaced
The historic, iron Star City Bridge — located just north of the end of U Highway on Barry County Farm Road 1142 — is slated for replacement.
Exeter man dies in train-versus-car collision
An Exeter man died after his vehicle collided with a train at 1:20 p.m. on Feb. 20, three quarters of a mile north of Purdy.
Barry County Health Corner: What your child’s blood lead test means
The blood lead test tells you how much lead is in your child’s blood.
