Barry County
Roller sex crimes case heading to jury trial
A jury trial has been scheduled in Stone County for a Washburn man facing seven total charges across three cases, all involving alleged child sex crimes.
Cassville man faces 6 charges in 3 cases
A Cassville man is facing six total charges in three separate cases relating to alleged stealing, possession of controlled substances and fleeing.
Purdy Council approves tax levy
Getting a break from citizen complaints during the monthly meeting, the Purdy City Council set its property tax levy for the upcoming tax cycle and heard reports from police and public works on Aug. 13.
Lady Trojans implement new alignment
Coming off a 6-win season, the Southwest volleyball team is bringing an energy and good attitude into a new year where some changes — especially defensively — are required.
5 new teachers start at Southwest
The Southwest school district has added five new teachers for 2025-2026. They are: Tyler Wallace, middle school math and assistant high school softball coach; Cassie Hoadley, middle school social studies; Anna Church, kindergarten; Danielle Yoho, 1st grade; and Matt Tripp, RootED Coordinator and middle school baseball coach.
3 injured in Big M area boat explosion
Three North Carolina Residents were injured at about 3:36 p.m. on Aug. 12 in a boat explosion on Table Rock Lake.
Through the Years, Aug. 20
40 YEARS AGO: IT TAKES A LOT OF WATER — In these hot and humid days, it takes a lot of water, for people and animals alike. Often the usual watering method isn’t used, especially if your pet is in need of a drink. Brad LeMon, 6, used a hose recently to give his pet Schatze, 7, a refreshing swallow of water. His spectator, Audry Peterson, 2, wasn’t too sure about the process. Brad is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob LeMon and Audry is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Aug. 20
Koda is an Australian Shepherd/ Chow Chow mix. His date of birth is Dec. 30, 2017. He is smart, goofy and protective of the ones he loves.
Michelle Hilburn: First-day reads for back to school
Growing up, the first day of school was a sacred event in our household.
Lynn Hilburn: History – Part IV — What’s in a name
There have been several good books written about the history of Barry County and Cassville, including, but not limited to, Goodspeed’s 1888 History of Barry County, Nerva Brock England’s History of Barry County, Missouri and Emory Melton’s “The First 150 Years in Cassville, Missouri”, but I’m trying to look at things from a little bit different angle.
