Purdy
Purdy City Council to again seek a use tax
The Purdy City Council agreed to ask voters to again consider a use tax on the Nov. 3 ballot during the Aug. 12 council meeting.
Purdy Recycling Center hosts tour
Gerry Wass, of Purdy, who was instrumental in organizing the Purdy Recycling Center over 20 years ago, said he believes the center now processes about 1% of the waste stream in the Purdy School District.
Purdy Council advances sewer project
The Purdy City Council advanced plans to improve the city’s network of sanitary storm sewers during its July 8 meeting.
Senior-less Purdy sets sights on improvement
The Purdy volleyball team is returning from an 8-20-1 season with an experienced core, a talented freshman class and a focus on raising the standard of play.
Local author’s first book published
Within her busy schedule, Kayla Branstetter, of rural Purdy, found time to write a book.
FARM AND RANCH: A farmer by day
Like many Barry County residents, agricultural roots run deep in Doug Clifton’s family.
Purdy firefighters join southeast Missouri rescue efforts
Responding to the statewide emergency call, Purdy Fire District firefighters sent a team recently to Iron and Reynolds counties in southeast Missouri to assist in rescues due to flooding along the Black River in southeast Missouri.
Bouncing, climbing, splashing at Purdy Festival
Everligh Palmer, 4, of Monett, goes down the water slide at the Purdy Festival on Saturday, held at the city park.
Purdy man gets 8 years
A Purdy man was sentenced in federal court for trafficking fentanyl, cocaine and heroin, as well as illegally possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Purdy schools grappling with smaller budget
The Purdy school board, meeting on June 29 to assess year-end finances, approved a reduced budget for the coming year and took stock of other pressing issues such as roof repairs.
