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The Eagle Rock Community Association is inviting the community to a Meet and Greet with Andrew Cole on Monday at 6 p.m. at the Eagle Rock Community Center, located at 27824 Hwy. 86 in Eagle Rock. The post News Briefs, July 8 appeared first on Cassville Democrat.

Hundreds of people attended the annual Fourth of July celebration, hosted by the Wheaton Fire Protection District, at the Wheaton City Park, where The Black Moods put on a show prior to the fireworks display. The post Slides and sounds punctuate Wheaton celebration appeared first on Cassville Democrat.

Two teenagers were injured and a Purdy man was arrested for DWI following a wreck at 9:20 p.m. on Friday on Route B, two miles west of Purdy. The post Man arrested for DWI after crash appeared first on Cassville Democrat.

A man released from prison in Cameron has been extradited to Barry County and booked into the jail, facing four felonies relating to an alleged kidnapping and assault in 2023. The post Man arrested for alleged kidnapping in 2023 appeared first on Cassville Democrat.

The eagle statue in Purdy was alight with the brightness of fireworks at the start of the annual pyrotechnics show during the Terry Family Fireworks celebration in Purdy on Friday. The post A party in Purdy! appeared first on Cassville Democrat.

Charging decisions must be based on the evidence and the law, not personal relationships or politics. In determining what offenses to charge, I look at the evidence and whether there is a reasonable likelihood of proving those charges beyond a reasonable doubt. The post Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Questionnaire: Andrew Cole appeared first on Cassville Democrat.

Each case is based upon the evidence submitted by law enforcement. I have an ethical obligation to only file charges that are supported by sufficient evidence to obtain a conviction. The evidence and applicable statutes are reviewed to determine what charges can be proven and should be filed. The post Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Questionnaire: Amy Boxx appeared first on Cassville Democrat.

Karst topography represents a source of endless fascination for explorers, but its quirky characteristics— consisting of ever-dissolving limestone and dolomite, fractured with fissures, sinkholes, caves, springs and losing streams — present unique challenges for Missouri and Arkansas legislators.  The post Alarm in the name of karst appeared first on Cassville Democrat.

The new Hometown Heroes undertaking by the Irwin-Easley American Legion Post No. 118 saw its first major sign of progress on July 1, as 25 banners were presented to veterans, active duty military or their families at the Barry County Courthouse. The post Honors unfurled appeared first on Cassville Democrat.

The annual Fire & Thunder fireworks show lit up Table Rock Lake and the Shell Knob bridge on Saturday. Views from the lookout point northeast of the show provided a view of the pyrotechnics, as well as hundreds of boats in the water and distant lightning from a line of storms moving into the area. The Shell Knob bridge was closed off during the show, as fireworks exploded above the iconic Barry County structure. The post Fire & Thunder — literally appeared first on Cassville Democrat.