Barry County News

Circuit Judge Robert Wiley decided Tuesday to move David Spears' trial from Barry County to Pulaski County.

On July 12, twin sisters Jaylen and Hayden Warrior and their cousin Jade Wilson braved the rainy weather to cheer on their ducks during the Wheaton Volunteer Fire Department's duck race.

A Missouri State Trooper stumbled upon a gruesome scene at about 10 last night in Washburn, a small community 56 miles southwest of Springfield near the Arkansas border.

Law enforcement officials are investigating three bodies that were discovered with gunshot wounds Friday night near a sporting complex in Washburn.

The third annual South Barry County Relay for Life Survivor Dinner will feature musical entertainment by Dixie Breon, of Monett.

Alvin Schad, a lifelong Barry county resident, will celebrate his 80th birthday Sunday, July 27, at St.

A former Shell Knob man was indicted today by a federal grand jury for harvesting the eggs from paddlefish caught in illegal nets at Table Rock Lake, which were processed into caviar and sold to a Tennessee ...

By Murray Bishoff Managing Editor Published July 07, 2008 4:00 PM CDT Judge Victor Head cites examples of service from police officer, soldier serving in Iraq Monett's July 4 celebration had the kind of ...

Murray Bishoff Managing Editor Published July 07, 2008 4:00 PM CDT Questions answered today at station northwest of Pierce City At 7:30 p.m. today, the Pierce city Rural Fire Association will hold a public ...

Missouri Water Patrol tells us it's working with rescuers in Barry County to help some people stranded in Flat Creek there.

Little princess reigns over fair Megan Thomas, daughter of Jerry and Ronda Thomas, of Purdy, distributed trophies and ribbons to horse show winners during the Barry County Fair, which was held south of Purdy on ...

Murray Bishoff Managing Editor Published July 01, 2008 4:00 PM CDT More than 200 stay for dinner on end of second day Despite steady rain for much of Saturday, the Barry County Fair soldiered on for the ...

Murray Bishoff Managing Editor Published June 25, 2008 4:00 PM CDT Four music groups signed to play; 160 animals pre-registered to show as of today Preparations have been completed for the Barry County Fair, ...

Murray Bishoff Managing Editor Published June 27, 2008 4:00 PM CDT Update given on posting signs, recording GPS data Operational and building issues were discussed at the June meeting of the Barry County ...

A man who allegedly killed an illegal immigrant living in Monett was arrested and charged with second degree murder by Barry County Prosecutor Johnnie Cox on Monday.

Murray Bishoff Managing Editor Published June 24, 2008 4:00 PM CDT Jean Berg offers update on Monett library fundraising project Details about the Monett branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library and ...

Murray Bishoff Managing Editor Published June 27, 2008 4:00 PM CDT Review of department activities from monthly Monett City Council meeting Activities by various city departments were reported by department ...

Murray Bishoff Managing Editor Published June 25, 2008 4:00 PM CDT Date set for annual tax levy hearing Grants for a bus, a septic system, and recreational opportunities were approved by the Barry County Tax ...

Charles Brady Community Editor Published June 23, 2008 4:00 PM CDT Charges have been filed in the homicide that occurred at 212 Frisco in Monett on Friday night, Monett Police Chief Tim Schweder said this ...

Murray Bishoff Managing Editor Published June 20, 2008 4:00 PM CDT C.E. Atwell gets near to his asking price with interest in ruling A Barry County jury has awarded Monett property owner C.E. Atwell a ...