Author: Christian County Trumpet
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Morris now speaks out on senior tax break bill
By Johnny Rooster, Christian County Trumpet Publisher OZARK, MO — Senate Bill 190 was signed into law by Gov. Mike Parson to eliminate Social Security income tax for the elderly. Sounds good. But now Missouri counties must decide if they also want to freeze property taxes for income eligible seniors as an extension of the… Read more
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New 9-1-1 service now approved for Christian County
OZARK, MO — Christian County Commissioners approved an $11.2 million-dollar 911 emergency communication system upgrade that will begin later this month. The project is expected to be completed within 12 to 18 months. The decision was made at an Aug. 1 Commission meeting. Presiding Commissioner Lynn Morris says he is “pretty proud” of the decision.… Read more
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Jail inmates now create smelly, expensive mess!
OZARK, MO — Something stinks in the Christian County Jail. Unidentified inmates have been flushing sheets, tennis shoes and other foreign items down the toilets, causing backup sewage into the jail and jail offices. Christian County Presiding Commissioner Lynn Morris says the problem will take more than a million dollars to fix. The sewer will… Read more
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Commercial properties for sale now in Sparta
SPARTA, MO — Investors alert! Prime commercial property is now for sale in Sparta! The former Sparta Senior’s Place is the finest public building space in town. It has a full kitchen, stage, seating area, and a well-groomed parking lot. Seller Corey Smith is asking $300,000, according to sources. Noel Rogers is the listing agent.… Read more
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New sidewalks, storm siren, picnic tables in Sparta
SPARTA, MO — New sidewalks along Vanilla Bean and 125 and the middle school are coming soon, according to Mayor Misty Holt. Also, the new storm siren is installed in Sparta. In the event of an actual tornado warning, Christian County Emergency Managment or the National Weather Service can activate it, Mayor Misty Holt told… Read more
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Neighbors pitch in after storm hits Sparta
SPARTA, MO— An estimated 1,500 area residents were out of power following a high winds thunderstorm that struck Sparta and the surrounding area overnight Sunday and early Monday. Mayor Misty Holt said she and her husband, Jeff, lost power around 11:30 p.m. By 3:30 a.m., the couple was awake and driving around town to inspect… Read more
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New Dollar Tree coming to Sparta!
SPARTA, MO — Dollar Tree (now owned by Family Dollar) is coming to Sparta. Mayor Misty Holt said the new building site is already being prepared on the north side of Missouri Highway 14 West just east of OCH. “Plans are for it to be open as soon as November,” Mayor Holt told the CCT. Read more
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Ozark patrons are being robbed now!
OZARK, MO — Ozark patrons are being robbed. That’s the only way to put it. They are paying an exorbitant salary to Dr. Frank C. Bauman (aka Chris) who resigned June 30 but still gets paid through Dec. 31. How many of us get paid full tilt salary and benefits after leaving a job? I… Read more
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Sparta grocery, convenience store, pharmacy now affected by a storm!
SPARTA, MO — Power outages, debris, damage and loss followed an overnight storm early July 31 that left thousands of Christian Countians and nearby Greene Countians without power. In Sparta, the grocery, convenience store and pharmacy were affected. For pictures of storm damage in Ozark, check here. For area storm news, check here. Manager Chris… Read more
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Storm now leaves area looking like a war zone!
Ozark, MO — A nighttime summer storm battered trees, downed power lines, and left Christian County looking like a war zone before daybreak July 31. Christian County Trumpet captured the following photos of the mayhem! Read more
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WW2 film shot in Sparta, Missouri now released Aug. 4
Story by Greta Cross, Springfield News-Leader SPARTA, MO — A World War II feature flm shot entirely in Sparta, MO last year will be released Aug. 4 on Amazon Prime and other outlets. Set in central Italy, a new historical fiction film about World War II was shot entirely in southwest Missouri. “REVEILLE” is based… Read more
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Bring Your Popcorn to Courtroom Drama Now!
OzARK, MO — Not sure if popcorn will be allowed, but if you’re up for a good courtroom drama, come see The City of Sparta vs. Johnny Rooster at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20 in Judge Doug Bacon’s courtroom in Ozark, MO. Courtroom Drama Plaintiff Former Sparta Mayor Jenni Davis, known for being dramatic and… Read more
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Ozark School Board censures one of their own!
GUEST COLUMN The Ozark School Board just issued a public censure to one of their own. Wow! For an organization that swears they must always march in lockstep, never displaying the slightest hint of anything less than complete solidarity, this was a startling move. What terrible misconduct could have justified this? The current board president’s… Read more
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Ozark School Board shames one of their own!
Ozark School Board member Christina Tonsing gets reprimanded for reaching out to the public for input. Read more
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Perversion of Justice Part 2: Screen shots now don’t lie!
Part 2 of a perversion of justice involving Sparta police. Read more
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Perversion of justice now strikes in Sparta!
SPARTA, MO — A perversion of justice strikes as the former mayor of Sparta weaponized the police force against Christian County Trumpet Publisher Johnny Rooster allegedly because of an article posted she claims cost her the election in April. Curious about the article the former mayor is up in arms about? Read it here!!! Additionally,… Read more
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Voting records of the Supreme Court vs. Ozark School Board
The US Supreme Court votes unanimously 60 percent of the time. But Ozark votes unanimously much more. Read more
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How do Good Men Turn Evil?
GUEST COLUMN Becoming Evil How do good men turn evil? Or how do they become comfortable committing evil acts? Don’t they recognize those acts are evil? Don’t they recognize that they become what they do? Countless historical anecdotes, including those documented in such books as James Waller’s “Becoming Evil: How Ordinary People Commit Genocide and… Read more
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Moon and Hudson now score crucial victory!
JEFF CITY, MO — The Ozarks Conservatives, led by Mike Moon and Brad Hudson, squeaked by a narrow victory over the Jeff City DemRinos in the final quarter of a nail-biting shootout in the state capital last Wednesday. Coach Mike Parson made the final call, signing the agreement that because of Moon and Hudson’s prowess… Read more
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The Most Powerful Man in Town
Guest Editorial (not written by the CCT and not connected to the CCT)Who is the most powerful person in your community? The mayor? The police chief? The CEO of a major corporation? Here are several possibilities:a) The guy who runs the corporation with the largest budgetb) The guy who runs the corporation with the most… Read more