Cassville Democrat

The city of Wheaton had a number of residents attend its October meeting to discuss the topic of the town’s alcohol ordinance.

COLUMN: 'Fall is a reminder to me of a time several years ago when Cassville produced a couple of movies that bring back some memories of a number of residents who were either on the sidelines or actually had a part in the efforts.'

PHOTO: Pet of the Week

Back in 2016, Wheaton tax payers approved a $1 million bond issue for a new FEMA shelter.

The body of a 14-year-old boy was found on the train tracks in Seligman on the cool, crisp fall morning of Oct. 9, 1999. The body belonged to Justin Hocutt, a Southwest student, and resident of Seligman. Justin’s paternal aunts, Paula Roney and Tammy Tolbert, said they have been in search of justice for Justin for 21 years.

A Monett man was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a conspiracy that distributed more than 20 pounds of methamphetamine in southern Missouri.

Because of COVID-19, the Southwest school district, like all other schools, had to make some changes.

WEEKLY UPDATE: The number of active COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases in Barry County is above 200 for the first time, and one-third of the new cases have been recorded in a Cassville nursing home.

4-H clubs are prominent clubs in local school districts, and one area school, Shell Knob, has decided to join the club.

District Playoffs Round 1 State Rankings

With a win over McDonald County on Friday, the Cassville football team once again secured the No. 1 district seed.

PHOTOS: Community warmed up at annual Chili Cook-Off

It was on the back of a five-touchdown performance from Jericho Farris Friday that Cassville secured the No. 1 district seed and a bye this week as the playoffs begin.

PHOTOS: Top 5 Pumpkins submitted on the Cassville Democrat Facebook page