Cassville
‘Cats getting familiar with new coach, courses
Cassville focused on upping level of play within golf program

Cassville sends 11 to state speech and debate
Cassville Speech and Debate won big at districts this year, placing second overall as a team. Cassville medaled in 18 events, and 11 of those go to state. The following students are going to state:

Elks Lodge announces contest winners
The Elks Lodge 1042 in Holiday Island, Ark., has announced that three Cassville Intermediate students have placed in the top three entries for the Grand Lodge Americanism Essay Contest. Addison Myers finished in first place, Arianna Melchor earned second place and Jaelyn Cavness placed third. Students were asked to complete an essay answering the question, “What does patriotism mean to me.”

Richard Asbill: It’s not a new tax — we’re just rolling it to the city
On Tuesday, April 8, Cassville voters will consider a local ballot question regarding a proposed 3% sales tax on adult-use (recreational) marijuana.

Morgan Williams: The lifeline of small communities — The vital role of tourism and shopping local
In many small towns and rural communities, tourism is more than just an industry — it is a lifeline that fuels local economies, preserves culture, and fosters community development.

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.
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.
City mulls utility rate hike
The Cassville City Council is considering raising the water and sewer rates for the city, starting July 1.

Cassville again considering NFIP re-entry
The city of Cassville is again revisiting re-joining the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), as new floodplain maps are being finalized by FEMA.