With 10 seconds left in the Class 2 175-pound title match, senior Colton Roark, defending state champion had only one thing ...

The Cassville Board of Education has selected Misty Hughes and Cindy McCullah for the 2026 Board of Education Scholarships. The $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually to two teachers in the ...

A Cassville man is facing a felony charge for allegedly attempting to molest a child at a home in Washburn. Triston Garner, 27, of Cassville, What: Is charged with second-degree attempted child ...

The historic, iron Star City Bridge — located just north of the end of U Highway on Barry County Farm Road 1142 — is slated for replacement.

Lead poisoning occurs when children lick, swallow or breathe in dust from lead paint. Most homes built before 1978 have old lead paint, often under newer paint. If paint peels, cracks, or is worn down ...

After firing the gun to open catch-and-keep trout season on Sunday, Larry Quinalty reflected on the experience as more than 2,000 anglers cast their first lines of the year, surmising making memories ...

Counselor details where students can access resources, opportunities By Gwendylan Harmon Cassville Democrat Intern Navigating the scholarship process can feel overwhelming, especially with deadlines ...

An Eagle Rock man who called authorities to file a report was arrested for alleged possession of methamphetamine.

Austin Leon Deans, 47, of Purdy, Mo. passed away on February 23, 2026, in Purdy. He was born on November 28, 1978, in Rogers, Ark., to Henry Austin and Connie (Paul) Deans. Preceding him in death were ...

An Exeter man died after his vehicle collided with a train at 1:20 p.m. on Feb. 20, three quarters of a mile north of Purdy.

Court renovation bid in money; city plan on hold Two federal and locally funded programs in Cassville were under bids received by the Barry County Court Friday. Included was a program of renovating ...

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 ...