Barry County
TROUT TIMES: Upgrades, new activities mark Roaring River State Park’s calendar
With Opening Day fast approaching, staff at Roaring River State Park is making progress to welcome thousands of guests over the trout fishing and camping season, completing numerous upgrades and adding activities for visitors to enjoy.

TROUT TIMES: A super welcome to Roaring River
On behalf of the entire team here at Roaring River State Park I’d like to welcome you to the 97th Opening Day.
TROUT TIMES: Kyle Troutman — Catch a memory
It's 6:25 a.m. on March 1, and the first light of day is just peeking over the hills towering above the fogged-over, rushing 55-degree waters of Roaring River.

Waste Warriors unite!
Barry County Waste Warriors, a new community group focused on cleaning litter in the area, met on Saturday to focus on cleaning by Highway 248 near the Cassville Area YMCA. Demetrius Wilson, 7, is pictured pitching a piece of trash into a bag being held by Levi Boxley, of Cassville.
Burned body identified as Aurora man
The Barry County Sheriff's Office has identified the identity of a body recently found in the trunk of a burned vehicle that had been towed from Farm Road 1170, between Jenkins and Aurora.

One little Indian girl: Two mothers, two worlds
“Sometimes I feel like a fake Indian,” said Margie Sterling, of rural Exeter. A member of the Navajo Nation, Margie was adopted by a caucasian couple in June of 1958, just shy of her 5th birthday. She believes she is one of the first children who was allowed to be adopted from the tribe.
Woman charged with theft from business board
A Cassville woman is facing a felony stealing charge for allegedly using two business debit cards for personal expenses.

Lady Tigers satisfied with title shot season
In stark contrast to the last few years, the Exeter girls basketball program has a standout 2024-2025 season.
Lady Eagles build in return year
After an absent season due to low numbers, the Purdy girls basketball team was back in action this year and building toward a revamp of the program.
Juvenile injured in dirt bike wreck
A Shell Knob juvenile was injured on Saturday in a wreck at 4 p.m. at Elm Lane and Saratoga Lane in Shell Knob.