Barry County
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.
Lady Bulldogs return 6, show promise
With a strong core of players returning, the Wheaton volleyball team is excited to hit the floor.
Purdy man injured in motorcycle wreck
A Purdy man was injured in a wreck on Aug. 19 on Farm Road 1100, three miles east of Purdy.
Shell Knob man dies in boat collision
A Shell Knob man died in a boat collision at 1:45 p.m. on Aug. 18 on Table Rock Lake in Viola.
News Briefs, Aug. 27
The Cassville Branch Library, in partnership with Mid America Insurance Solutions LLC, will host a Medicare 101 Educational Event on Sept. 16 from 2-3 p.m.
Activities abound at Kids’ Fishing Day
Emerie Declue, 5, of Neosho, makes sure her stamp has ample ink at an activity at Kids’ Fishing Day at Roaring River State Park on Saturday.
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.
