Barry County
Exeter native releases new novel
An Exeter native has released a new novel, 'The St. Louis Enlows,' a nostalgic story of a wealthy family in post-war St. Louis who insist they are ordinary in every other way.
Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken, May 27-June 2
The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to 232 calls for service for the week of May 27 to June 2. The CAD events created by central dispatch are the Calls for Service Barry County Officers respond to every day, included in those calls are alarms, assaults, burglaries, domestic disturbances, DWI's, stealing, harassment, medical issues, paper service, prisoner transports, suspicious persons, traffic stops and warrant service.
News Briefs, June 5
The Eagle Rock Community Association is hosting its monthly potluck on Monday at 6 p.m. This month’s theme is “Family Favorites.” Benefit Sale at Family Life Center A Benefit Sale is scheduled for Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m.
County Jail closing June 1
As of June 1, the Barry County jail will be empty. Due to plumbing issues in the aging building, Sheriff Danny Boyd said inmates will be transported and held in surrounding counties until the new Barry County jail, currently under construction, is move-in ready on Oct. 1.
Purdy police seeking info on home invasion
No immediate threat to community from April incident The Purdy Police department is seeking information regarding a home invasion where one person was injured and two others assaulted. Jackie Lowe, Purdy police chief, said on April 20 at around 11:20 p.m., an officer responded to a reported home invasion at 401 N.
Sales tax income surges in May
For second year, Cassville’s general fund rises by $34,000 After several months of flat or declining sales tax disbursements, May provided the traditional shot in the arm to local city…
Cowboys ride for Mason Lowe
The second qualified ride of the night, Jessie Tillman, of Olathe, Kan., scored points on Double during the Fifth Annual Ridin’ with Mason Lowe Invitational on Saturday.
Eagles continue chasing district title
Since the 2020 season canceled for COVID, the Purdy baseball team has been living a “Groundhog Day” experience. Setting the goal every season to win a district title, the last four attempts in a row have all come to an end thanks to one opponent — Marionville.
Pet of the Week, May 29
Fruit Loop and Boo Berry are two of eight sweet pups that are available for adoption. These pups were born at the Haven on March 17 and would love to find their forever home soon. They are a cattle dog/ red heeler mix.
Kyle Troutman: The ides of May
The saying goes, “Beware the Ides of March,” but fore the last two years, it has been the “Ides of May” bringing the bad to Barry County. At this time last year, we as a community were dealing with a lot, most significantly the disappearance and death of Dr.
