Three Cassville High School students have enlisted to serve in the military. Junior Connor Rogers enlisted in the Army National Guard and will attend basic training this summer before returning to ...

Establishing strong oral health habits in life is essential. Nearly 25% of children ages 2-5 have cavities, even though tooth decay is preventable.

Security Bank of Southwest Missouri has announced several staff promotions, recognizing the experience, dedication, and leadership of team members across multiple departments, a bank press release ...

The word radical has become a strange word in modern America. Turn on the television or scroll through social media, and it is usually used as an accusation. A radical is someone unreasonable. Someone ...

In previous editorials, I’ve discussed land in Missouri and in Barry County and how things developed for the first white settlements in Barry County. I will review some of that briefly.

O C the Quilts is a judged quilt show presented by the Ozark Country Quilters of Cassville/Monett. In addition to over 200 items displayed, there will be a quilt turning, demonstrations, vendors, ...

Melissa Jane Robertson passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and deep devotion to those she held dear.

Robert Merideth “Bobby” Frye, Jr. of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at his home. He was born January 16, 1968, in Winfield, Ill., the son of Robert Merideth Frye, Sr. and Emily ...

George Washington Witherspoon Williamson Wardlaw was born on November 26, 1947, in Columbia, South Carolina to Frank Harper Wardlaw and Jane Williamson Wardlaw.

Josh Carlisle Coffey was in good condition Monday at Cox Medical Center-South in Springfield after being lost in the woods for 72 hours in extreme conditions. He has since been released from the ...

Sales tax revenues to Barry County cities and county bodies showed continued growth in February, though not all the totals showed across the board increases.

With spring approaching in the Ozarks, meteorologists are urging residents in Barry County and surrounding areas to review severe weather safety plans as the region enters one of its most active storm ...