Barry County
Cassville man charged with attempted murder in jail
A Cassville man is facing multiple felonies after an altercation inside the Barry County jail where he allegedly stabbed another inmate with an improvised shank.
Purdy superintendent issues statement on late board president
Travis Graham, superintendent of the Purdy School District, recently issued a statement on the passing of Board President David Young, who died on March 14.
News Briefs, March 25
Absentee voting for the April 7 General Municipal Election is ongoing at the Barry County Clerk’s Office in Cassville, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two-week in-person, no-excuse absentee voting began Tuesday.

Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: An honor to be shared
Newspapers generally deliver news, not make it.

Through the Years, March 25
30 YEARS AGO: NEW BOARDWALK WINDS ALONG FLAT CREEK — Work on Cassville's Greenway trail continued this week as contractors build guard rails on a raised boardwalk located to the south of the 13th Street bridge.

Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, March 25
Meet Sweet Potato Biscuits. He is a super loving cat and his date of birth is May 29, 2025. He loves attention and treats.

Young Trojans find ways to grow
The Southwest boys basketball team turned in an 8-17 record this season, and when considering their youth and the progress made, Coach Jeff Treat graded the campaign at a B+.

Purdy improves on defense, meets goals
A 7-19 campaign for the Purdy boys basketball team included plenty of defensive improvement, and Coach Brad Stewart said goals for the season were met.
Seligman floats $10M bond proposal
The city of Seligman is seeking voter approval on April 7 to issue bonds to fund a major water infrastructure project at a cost of $9.2 million.
Cassville man guilty of child molestation
A Cassville man has been found guilty of child molestation in a bench trial held Thursday in Stone County Circuit Court.



