Purdy
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.
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.
