Purdy
A party in Purdy!
The eagle statue in Purdy was alight with the brightness of fireworks at the start of the annual pyrotechnics show during the Terry Family Fireworks celebration in Purdy on Friday.
Man arrested for DWI after crash
Two teenagers were injured and a Purdy man was arrested for DWI following a wreck at 9:20 p.m. on Friday on Route B, two miles west of Purdy.
Purdy City Council passes budget after revisions
The Purdy City Council adopted a budget for the city’s 2026-27 fiscal year at its June 8 meeting and swore in its council members from the April election.
2 tornadoes confirmed
The National Weather Service in Springfield has confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Barry County just before midnight on June 13.
Purdy school board reviews state law action
There was both good news and bad news at the Purdy school board meeting in May as district leaders try to navigate uncertain financial waters.
Purdy junior shadows Fitzpatrick with FCCLA
Jayden Griffis, a junior at Purdy High School, participated in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Legislative Shadowing Project on April 22.
Black is back!
For the first time since 2021 — when the Lady Eagles won the Class 1 state championship — the Purdy softball team is headed to the Final Four.
Purdy preps for nation’s birthday
In a low-key session, the Purdy City Council provided a green light for the annual Fourth of July celebration and discussed recent activity around town.
44 tassels turned in Purdy
A total of 44 Purdy graduates celebrate their accomplishment with confetti, silly string and the traditional hat toss at Purdy's graduation on Saturday.
Eagles gliding through season
The Purdy baseball team has not won a district championship since 2019, and though the defending state champion is in their district, the Eagles are hoping to return to their championship ways.
