Cassville

Assembled for sleep
Kenzie Davis sands lumber donated by Lowe’s to prepare it for construction into a bed for a local child. Exeter-based Sleep in Heavenly Peace built numerous beds during a planned build on Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Cassville. SureGlow Stove & Chimney also sponsored the build. Kyle Troutman/ ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
News briefs, April 16
The Ozark Chinquapin Nature Center at Roaring River State Park is hosting two events this week, a spring recharge basin presentation and Earth Day celebration.

Kyle Troutman: Bring on the brick
When I am out and about, whether covering events or grocery shopping, the most common question I get is, “What’s going on this week?” — until recently.

Through the Years, April 9
50 YEARS AGO: SENIOR CITIZEN PROJECT PROGRESS — More appropriate building weather recently has produced major progress on the Cassville Senior Citizen Rental Housing project as this picture shows.

‘I will be true to the principles for which it stands…’
Junior Jacob Hudson lights the Candle of Service during the Cassville High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on Friday at the Performing Arts Center.
Purdy woman arrested after being rescued from woods
Rescue occurs shortly after multi-agency warrant served By Kyle Troutman ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com A Purdy woman is being held in the Barry County jail on felony charges out of Arkansas, arrested after…

3-5 inches of rain fall Friday, Saturday
A storm system Friday and Saturday dropped 3-5 inches of rain across Barry County Friday and Saturday, resulting in some flooding of low-lying areas.

Wildcats welcome Mike Ray as head boys hoops coach
The Cassville High School boys basketball team will have a new coach for the 2025-2026 season, as the district has hired Mike Ray to lead the program beginning July 1.