Cassville Democrat, a publication of Troutman Media LLC
The Cassville Democrat is a weekly newspaper in Cassville, Barry County, Mo., with a weekly circulation of about 1,000. It was founded in 1871.
Owned by Troutman Media LLC since January 1, 2023, its publisher is Kyle Troutman and Jordan Troutman serves as general manager. The Cassville Democrat focuses on local issues and news and has little national or international coverage.
Updates
Mar 26
The Southwest boys basketball team turned in an 8-17 record this season, and when considering their youth and the progress made, Coach Jeff Treat graded the campaign at a B+. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/25/young-trojans-find-ways-to-grow/
Mar 25
A Purdy man is facing two felonies and four misdemeanors after allegedly fleeing from a highway patrolman and a Barry County Sheriff’s Office deputy, then crashing on Farm Road 1040 https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/25/man-charged-for-high-speed-chase/
Mar 24
PHOTO GALLERY: Check out all our shots from Thursday's Music in Our Schools Concert, featuring Centerstage and the Mass Choir! https://cassvilledemocrat.zenfoliosite.com/photo-galleries/community-events/music-in-our-schools?ct=2
Mar 24
HAVEN OF THE OZARKS PET OF THE WEEK: Scoobie is a gorgeous German Shepherd mix. His date of birth is Aug. 14, 2024. Scoobie is a hit with our lady dogs in playgroups, and us humans agree that he is a good-looking dude! https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/18/haven-of-the-ozarks-pet-of-the-week...Read more
Mar 23
OBITUARY: Sabrina Reed of Exeter, Mo., passed away Monday, March 9, 2026. Sabrina was born on December 23, 1979, in Springfield, Mo., to Randy and Brenda (Periman) Swearingen. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/18/sabrina-reed/