Exeter
Charged filed in pump truck theft
An Exeter man is charged with three felonies after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a Barry County business, arrested in Kansas after attempting to sell it.
Exeter celebrates 30th consecutive year of Tree City USA designation
The City of Exeter recently celebrated its 30th consecutive year as a Tree City USA in 2026. This recognition is part of the Arbor Day Foundation's program, which emphasizes the importance of trees in our environment. This recognition was awarded to Exeter in honor of its commitment to plant, grow and maintain trees to benefit the community.
Exeter High School announces scholarship recipients
Exeter High School scholarship recipients are listed.
31 Tigers turn tassels
A total of 31 Exeter seniors turned their tassels on Friday, celebrating commencement with confetti and the traditional hat toss.
Exeter bands reel in 1s
On April 1, the Exeter High School Band participated in the Missouri Small School Band Directors Association evaluative festival in Lamar, receiving a 1, or exemplary, rating from all three judges. It is the first Exemplary rating at festival in at least 20 years for a band from Exeter.
Motion for new murder trial
A motion has been filed for a new trial for an Exeter man found guilty of four felony counts, including first-degree murder, in an April 14-16 jury trial.
Malone found guilty of murdering Aspen Lewis
An Exeter man has been found guilty of four felonies — including first-degree murder — by a Jasper County jury following a three-day trial April 14-16.
Lady Tigers overcome adversity in championship season
The Exeter girls basketball team faced a season defined by adversity, but that did not stop the Lady Tigers from turning in a campaign to remember.
Exeter completes comeback title win over Wheaton
Down by 7 early in the fourth quarter of the Friday’s Class 1, District 4 girls basketball championship against Wheaton, Exeter refused to give in, crafting an 18-point final frame to win the team’s first district title since 2012 with a 41-37 victory.
Tigers seek consistency
On Friday, Exeter Boys Basketball coach Josh Trammell started his ninth different set of starters in 13 games, a trend the Tigers hope to break as they approach conference and district play in coming weeks.
