Jan 1, 2025 · The top 10 sports stories of 2024 includes Faith James' wrestling state title and Southwest repeating its boys hoops district championship.

Jan 1, 2025 · I’ve been pondering this piece for a few days, and every time I do, I land at the same question — where do I even begin? To say this year has been a whirlwind is an understatement. We started 2024 with a gleam in our eyes, coming off our first year of ownership of the Democrat where we enjoyed incredible support and success.

Dec 24, 2024 · Dr. Darrell Gene Woods, age 75, of Cassville, Mo., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, in his home. He was born on November 16, 1949, and grew up in Cassville. He graduated from Cassville High School in 1969. Following high school, he served his country in the United States Army as an airplane mechanic in Phu Bai, Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in January of 1972 with the ...

The Cassville boys wrestling team turned in a 12-medal performance at the Big 8 Tournament on Friday, with four Wildcats standing atop the podium in first place. As a team, Cassville finished in second place behind Seneca, with 250 points to the Indians’ 292.5.

Jan 1, 2025 · Purdy school board members approved a calendar for the coming school year at its Dec. 19 meeting.

Jan 1, 2025 · Make a toast, sing Auld Lang Syne, and eat some black-eyed peas for good luck! The clock strikes twelve midnight on Dec. 31, and a fresh New Year is ushered in.

Sales tax revenues for Barry County cities and county government entities got off to a slow start for 2025, with lower receipts for almost all recipients. The seven Barry County cities and the county received $1,398,694.40, a drop of 8% from last January.

Jan 1, 2025 · Linda Gail Moore, 77, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Granby House in Granby, Mo. She was born January 24, 1947, in Joplin, Mo., the daughter of Lewis Doyle “L.D.” and Virginia Dale (Slinkard) Clemons, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Terry Moore. Survivors include her son, David Moore and his wife Sheri of Rocky Comfort, Mo ...

Jan 1, 2025 · Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” Holt, 77, of Urbana, Mo. passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024. She was born August 8, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of John and Helen (Laney) Berning. Preceding her in death was her husband, Ronnie Holt; her in death was her father, John Berning. Survivors include her mother, Helen Berning of Exeter, Mo.; son, Matthew Holt and his wife Tila of Urbana ...

Jan 1, 2025 · Three families have been displaced due to a fire at an apartment building on Main Street on Dec. 20, 2024.