Purdy
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.
Eagles rack up 27 wins
Purdy Baseball Coach Joshua Hughes said the Eagles’ 27-win season was about far more than victories, pointing to the growth of his players on and off the field as the program’s biggest accomplishment.
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.
