Barry County
News Briefs, Nov. 27
The Purdy Christmas Parade will be on Dec. 7 at 10 a.m., with line-up at the Purdy High School parking lot by 9:30 a.m.
Kyle Troutman: My double rainbow
As I left the office at about 4:50 p.m. Monday, a bright, orange haze had set in from the west following an afternoon of rainstorms.
Purdy students feed families in need
Students in Amy Harkey’s Prostart I & II Courses at Purdy High School prepared and distributed 250 healthy, complete meals of chicken and vegetable fried rice for families in their community last week. The meals, prepared through the Kids Feeding Kids program, were donated to families served by Purdy Prostart I students.
Jon Horner: Giving thanks for gratitude
I’ve always loved Thanksgiving Day — it is one of those traditions that has meant a lot to me and my family throughout my 61 years on this planet. One of the reasons for my warm feelings for this day are the fond memories from Thanksgivings in the past.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Nov. 20
Chardonnay is a beautiful Retriever mix with gorgeous blue eyes. We know her mom is a flat coated Retriever. Chardonnay and 8 siblings were born on Sept. 29. Come get your pick of this beautiful litter.
A little rain, a lot of bow!
Rainstorms on Monday afternoon moved through at dusk, resulting in a large, vibrant double rainbow arching over Cassville to the southwest. The scene lasted about 10-15 minutes, with many residents stopping to take photos of the light show. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville- democrat.com
Denali settles with feds for alleged EPA Clean Water violations in AZ, CA
According to a Nov. 12 news release from the U.S.
Eagle Rock-Golden-Mano hosts Open House at newly constructed fire station
Bobby Nelson, center, of Holiday Island, Ark., and his great-grandson, Marcus Hunter, 2-1/2, get a close-up look at the Mercy Life Line helicopter at the helipad outside the Eagle Rock-Golden-Mano Fire Protection District Open House on Saturday. Despite offers from Pilot Ruston Boucher, right, and Flight Nurses Beth Murken, center, and Savannah Roebuck, Hunter declined to explore inside the aircraft, staying attached to his great-grandfather for safety instead.
Lady Eagles hoops is back!
The Purdy girls basketball program is back in business. Unable to field a team in the 2023-2024 season, a dozen years after back-to-back state championships, Coach Stephanie Heman said eight girls are reviving the storied squad.
Bulldogs feeling fresh
Few high school basketball teams this season will be as fresh as Wheaton’s. With new Head Coach Josh Wiseman at the reins, the Bulldogs — who went 19-9 and were district runner-up last season — have just one full-time starter and one bench player coming back to the squad that graduated six.
