Barry County
Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Questionnaire: Amy Boxx
I’ve been serving as the elected Barry County Prosecutor for over 11 years now. The prosecution of criminals is a calling. This is not an easy job and certainly not for the faint of heart. It is vitally important that the prosecutor ensure the judicial process is fair to all involved in the system.
2 tornadoes confirmed
The National Weather Service in Springfield has confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Barry County just before midnight on June 13.
Woman charged with trafficking fentanyl
A Cassville woman has been charged with two felonies for allegedly trafficking fentanyl.
Traffic stop leads to distribution charge
An Eagle Rock man has been charged with a felony after methamphetamine was allegedly located in his vehicle following a traffic stop and K-9 search.
Woman charged with arson, assault
A Seligman woman has been charged with two felonies after allegedly setting a couch on fire in a home where the victim was lying in another room.
News Briefs, June 24
The monthly Wheaton Road District Meeting will be held on July 6 at 5 p.m. at the Wheaton Road District barn on Highway A, across from Holmes Farm Supply.
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: Preparing for the primaries
Almost everywhere you turn in recent weeks, whether driving through town or navigating the winding roads of southern Barry County, you are sure to see one or more political signs in a yard, intersection or other highly visible place along your drive.
Community Voices — Janet Mills: Grab a lesson from the dumpster
Day in and day out, serving as director of the local food pantry, I see a lot of things most folks never get the chance to see.
Community Voices — Jon Horner: Why not in Cassville?
As we know, it’s late June in Barry County.
Through the Years, June 24
40 YEARS AGO: LITTLE MISS AND COURT — Jennifer O'Neill, a six year old cutie, was named Little Miss Cassville in a Chamber of Commerce program that included publication ballots.
