Cassville
Skills thrill at annual Cassville Rotary Rodeo
Kody Driskill catches some air in the saddle bronc riding competition at the Cassville Rotary Rodeo Saturday.
Speaking out
The last year-and-a-half has been the hardest time of Faith James’ life. Now 20, James was the victim of a child sex crime when she was 13. Her assailant was the father of her half-siblings, Anthony Sizemore, who was found guilty of child molestation on March 12 in a Stone County Circuit Court bench trial. On Friday, he was sentenced by Judge Alan Blankenship to 8 years in the Department of Corrections.
News Briefs, May 20
The Barry County Commission will host an Open House in the historic courthouse on the square, located at 700 Main St. in Cassville, celebrating the newly renovated courtroom.
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: A nod to Faith for exemplifying courage
Most people — myself included — know Faith James for her accomplishments on the wresting mat, but for the last seven years, she has been wrestling with a different opponent.
Through the Years, May 20
30 YEARS AGO: A BITTERSWEET GOODBYE — Cassville High School graduates Britt Stimson and Noelle Edie, pictured on the left, succumb to a tearful embrace following Friday night's commencement activities.
Library grand re-opening Friday
The Barry-Lawrence Regional Library is inviting the community to the grand re-opening of the Cassville Branch Library on Friday.
3 qualify for National Tournament
Cassville High School students Kim Hang, David Rehbach and Kaid Williams, have qualified for the National Speech and Debate Competition.
Stamp Out Hunger food drive fills pantry shelves
May 9 was designated for Stamp Out Hunger, the USPS sponsored food drive.
Pole vaulters head to state
Two Cassville athletes will take part in the 2026 Class 3 Track and Field Championship Friday and Saturday, and both in the same event.
Roark goes for football at Pitt State
Cassville's Colton Roark recently signed to play football at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kan.
