Barry County
44 tassels turned in Purdy
A total of 44 Purdy graduates celebrate their accomplishment with confetti, silly string and the traditional hat toss at Purdy's graduation on Saturday.
Man charged for shooting at home
An Arkansas man is charged with a pair of felonies after allegedly shooting at a residence from a vehicle in the Eagle Rock area.
Man charged with stealing, attempted to sell fishing gear
An Eagle Rock man is charged with felony stealing after allegedly attempting to sell stolen fishing equipment to a local outfitter.
Run, walk, bid for a cause
Runners in the Power of Pink timed 5K race take off along Main Street in Wheaton.
News Briefs, May 13
The Land Application and Feedstock Composting Master General Permits Public Meeting will be on May 19 at 1 p.m. in Jefferson City.
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: Letting the shutter fly
In the month of May, my camera goes into overdrive.
Staff View — Sheila Harris: Let’s cry foul — Our nest is in danger
My recent columns about the land-application of meat-processing sludge peeved our Barry County commissioners.
Through the Years, May 13
50 YEARS AGO: PIG KILLING BEAR DESTROYED — Killing pigs of a Barry County farmer in the Owens Bend country proved the undoing of a 300-pound black bear whose hide is displayed here by Conservation Commission Agents Charles Marrs, left, and Ron Glover, right.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, May 13
Meet sweet young Muggsy. Muggsy is a mixed breed with an estimated date of birth 11/18/25. She is just beginning her journey of discovering what life as a loved puppy should be after being chained up the first part of her life. She is incredibly sweet, social, and loves being around people.
District opponents determined
District baseball tournaments will be underway this week, with three of the five local teams’ brackets all set.
