Kyle Troutman

More than 50 people attended a public meeting on July 19 at the Scott Regional Technology Center in Monett to hear a variety of state leaders and experts discuss environmental threats they perceive stemming from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), data centers and sludge tanks proposed in southwest Missouri.

Twenty-seven years after 14-year-old Seligman resident Justin Hocutt was found dead on the train tracks 100 yards away from his girlfriend's home, three men have been arrested and charged with the teenager's murder.

Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2025-2026 athletics seasons. — KT

Within her busy schedule, Kayla Branstetter, of rural Purdy, found time to write a book.

The Cassville boys soccer team returns an experienced group this fall with aspirations of building on the 2025 campaign by converting more scoring chances and making a run to the district championship.

Like many Barry County residents, agricultural roots run deep in Doug Clifton’s family.

In the past two weeks, there have been more important topics to cover in this space than my mid-July trip to Wales, my first time across the pond for a mix of business and vacation.

Connie Jewell Ferguson, age 83, of Exeter, Missouri passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 at her home. She was born April 9, 1943 in Neosho, Missouri, the daughter of Dewey Thomas and Nora Martha (Wilson) Sharp. On June 16, 1962 in Neosho, Missouri she was united in marriage to Albert “Wayne” Ferguson, who preceded her […]

Harvick Farms — situated along State Highway 76/112, on the south edge of Cassville — shifted its business model this year to that of a community food resource.

I recently received one of many “Thank You” cards from various members of the Class of 2026.