The sound of freedom rang during weekend celebrations

    The iconic eagle atop Purdy’s city park fountain was poised in spectacular relief against the backdrop of the Terry Family’s fireworks display in Purdy Saturday night. Photo by Caden Swearingen.

    The Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce held their third annual Let Freedom Ring boat parade on July 4th on Table Rock Lake. Several competitors competed for the top prize, with entrants Julie Fann and family taking first place with their Yankee Doodle Dandy theme. Submitted photo.

    Lancaster Station, a vocal group from Springfield, poured their hearts into their rendition of Southern Cross, by Crosby, Stills & Nash, and other 70s’ favorites at Purdy’s Independence Day celebration hosted by Terry Family Fireworks on July 3.
Photo by Sheila Harris.

    The Eagle Rock, Golden, Mano Fire Protection District presented a stunning firework display over Table Rock Lake Saturday night. Photo by Ezra DeVore.

    Fireworks lit up the skies over Twister Alley Raceway in Friday night’s first annual fireworks display, presented by the Butterfield Firefighters’ Auxiliary.
Photo by Caden Swearingen, of CS Photography.