A 7-19 campaign for the Purdy boys basketball team included plenty of defensive improvement, and Coach Brad Stewart said ...

The Southwest boys basketball team turned in an 8-17 record this season, and when considering their youth and the progress ...

From left, Kiley Stringer, Morgan Williams and Teresa Phillips share a laugh at the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce ...

Samantha Baugus is held up by Timothy Cash, left, and Richard Sledden during the final moments of Centerstage's performance ...

I am running for the Purdy School Board because I care deeply about the future of our schools and the students they serve, ...

Ruth Ann Price, 72, passed away on February 20, 2026, with her loving daughter, Emily, and John, her son-in-law, beside her ...

Brynn Weldy, wrestler in the Wildcat Takedown Club, wrapped up her season by placing first in the state in the 10U 80-pound ...

Renee “Mimi” Baldwin —also known as Mimister, NayBob, Mama Llama, best friend, Babe, and Mama—graced the earth with her ...

Cassville Fishing Club members Deagan Gross and Colton Yockey competed in the third and final qualifier of the Missouri B.A.S ...

Jessica Renea Eardley, 49, of Berryville, Ark. passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Berryville, Ark.

A Purdy man is facing two felonies and four misdemeanors after allegedly fleeing from a highway patrolman and a Barry County ...

Kyle Troutman has served as editor of the Cassville Democrat since 2014 and owner/publisher since 2023. He is a three-time ...