Cassville

Homecoming Parade marches through town
Tyra Sturgell throws candy to waiting gradeschoolers at the Cassville Homecoming Parade on Friday.
News Briefs, Oct. 8
There will be a BBQ Cook-Off at The Gathering Place in Purdy on Oct. 18.

FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville v Mt. Vernon
Live updates this week are sponsored by Exeter Corn Maze, now open and creating memories in Barry County!

Wildcats run away with win
The Cassville football team flexed its muscle on Friday, putting up its highest point total of the season with a 42-14 victory over visiting Harrisonville.

58 play pickleball in Cassville Community Foundation Pickleball Tournament
Cassville student Ellis Hobbs chases down a ball during a match in the Cassville Community Foundation Pickleball Tournament on Saturday at the Cassville City Park.

Sheila Harris: Imagine unity
I recently remembered a phrase from a prayer that I heard in the church of my childhood: “Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit, in the bond of peace.”
Cassville mother: ‘Justice system has failed my daughter’
A Cassville mother is speaking out about a recently adjudicated criminal case in Barry County, believing her juvenile daughter's victim rights were violated and hoping to spur action to prevent similar situations in the future.

Inaugural Mini Masters draws 13 putters
A total of 13 individuals took part in the inaugural Mini Masters Tournament at Zone 4 Mini Golf & More recently, including members of the Pro Mini Golf Association and the Branson-based Show Me Putters.

Kirk memorial removed from courthouse lawn
Kalee Lowe, a 2025 Cassville High School graduate, admires a teddy bear and ceramic angel while removing the Charlie Kirk memorial from the courthouse lawn on Saturday. What began as just a photo, three candles and two flags set up on Sept. 14 grew into dozens of flags, messages and decor honoring the life and memory of Kirk, who was shot to death in Utah while at a Turning Point USA event.

Jon Horner: 40+ years of gratitude
As I sat down to write this month’s column, I reflected upon what is taking place in our world now and what has taken place over the past forty years.