Category: News
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Real ID is a real joke now!
OZARK, MO — My wife and I are planning to fly in June. I’m no Superman, so I can’t fly. I need an airplane for that. As of May 7, everyone planning to fly commercial or conduct business in a federal building is required to have a “real ID”. What is a real ID? According Read more
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Jazz legends now performing in Sparta!
SPARTA, MO — The little community of Sparta, MO east of Ozark will never be the same. Tonight, Saturday, May 17, 2025, history will be made. Arthur Duncan Jazz Trio, an epic jazz musical ensemble from Springfield, MO is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. at Muddy Creek Corral, 7502 State Highway 14 E, Sparta, Read more
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Muddy Creek Corral Grand Opening, May music lineup announced!
SPARTA, MO — Saturday, May 3 is the grand opening of Muddy Creek Corral, Sparta’s newest hotspot! The venue at 7502 State Highway 14 E, Sparta, MO 65753 will open at 11 a.m. for lunch. Live music begins at 2 p.m. with The Good Ole Boys, playing until 4 p.m. Blue Holiday picks up the Read more
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Weed woman (or, ‘marijuana mom’)
By Johnny Rooster, CCT Publisher SPRINGFIELD, MO — I am a marketing ambassador for Papa John’s pizza. I promote five stores, three in Springfield (Glenstone, Campbell, Kearney) and the store in Ozark near Lambert’s Cafe, and the one in Joplin on 20th and Main. Part of my duties include helping schools realize they can get Read more
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Biggest scene Sparta has ever seen opening in May!
Muddy Creek Corral and Music Hall offers food, drink, entertainment, and a place to gather every day and night in Sparta, MO! Read more
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Urgent help needed on Ozark School Board
OZARK, MO — Emergency! Alert! Urgent help needed on the Ozark School Board. This district is drowning in bureucracy! The establishment elitists who only present what they want you to believe are running amuck. Check this out: School Board President Mark Jenkins isn’t seeking re-election because he hates being under fire from conservatives. He’s bailing Read more
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Candid Candidate: Truthful new talk with an Ozark mayor hopeful
OZARK, MO— He was getting out of his shiny red Dodge Ram pickup truck at the Mud House on CC and 65. Dressed in blue jeans, boots, and Carhart jacket. “Hey, Cousin Eddie!” I called out. He’s a country boy from Kentucky, and I’d heard that his friends call him that. “Johnny Rooster? Is that Read more
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Bob Dylan 2025 live: a most unique musical event
SPRINGFIELD, MO —My wife and I got tickets to see music legend Bob Dylan in concert March 28, 2025 at the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Bob Dylan is 83 and began his music career in 1961. He’s written more than 6,000 songs and recorded 38 albums. He’s a legend, a mystical, Read more
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Ozark School bully situation blows up on social media
OZARK, MO — A recent post on Ozark Mo Community Chitchat Facebook page blew up with comments. The anonymous post about an Ozark Junior High girl being bullied by another student brought a barrage of responses in a thread that swelled up like Grape nuts in milk! Some decried the school for not holding bullies Read more
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Truth now: Who is the man behind the curtain?
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, MO — My name is Johnny Rooster. I publish a free news and entertainment blog. It’s opinion based, but anyone living in Christian County, Missouri is welcome to submit a guest article for publication. The following article, printed several years ago, is available for you to discover the intent and who I am. Read more
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Truth now: Establishment vs. Whistleblowers
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, MO — Two groups exist in local politics. The Establishment is the standard higher class, powerful people with influence and good connections. Whistleblowers watch the establishment and cry “foul” when tax dollars are misused, rights are infringed, or the public is misled. Whistleblowers are often outsiders, not part of civic clubs or Chambers Read more
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Truth now: Who will be the next mayor of Ozark?
OZARK, MO — Three men ran for Ozark mayor two years ago. Those same three are running again. Who are they, and who will be the next mayor of Ozark? Click here for more. Current Mayor Don Currence Don Currence won the mayorship two years ago. Now, he’s running for re-election. “Look at what I’ve Read more
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New Idea: Offer free athletic options for Ozark now
OZARK, MO — James Russell of Ozark has a vision for his hometown. Free athletic options for the public. “Why pay for memberships when you could offer free access?” Russell says of his idea to bring free basketball, volleyball, pickleball and other athletic options to Ozark. Russell, a former coach of professional and youth athletes Read more
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Truth now: Ozark Mayor candidate campaign manager stirs it up!
OZARK, MO — Things can get heated up at local hot spots. On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the aroma of coffee, bacon, eggs and pancakes fills the air. Conversations burst forth at certain tables. Others quietly await breakfast at Sands Cafe. A tall, gray-stubbly faced man with deep set eyes, in cowboy boots and hat, Read more
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Truth now: Why Mark Jenkins is such a good friend
OZARK, MO— Remember the song, “That’s What Friends Are For?” By Dionne Warwick? Here is a link to that song. Bing Videos Ozark R-VI Board of Education President Mark Jenkins is a prime example of a good friend. He’s what friends are for. If you don’t believe me, ask his friend, Matt Growcock. Growcock (who Read more
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BREAKING: Ozark R-6 to fill a controversial replacement now!
OZARK, MO — BREAKING NEWS: This afternoon at 4 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2025, the Ozark R-6 school board will decide who they want to fill a vacancy created when Guy Callaway moved out of the district. Applicants list includes: Mark Burton Bubs Hohulin Patrick Sullivan Brian Rohlman Laura Head Elliot *Rae Ann Wade Jeremiah Read more
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Why hating the Chiefs is so important now
Hating the Chiefs. Or just hatred in general. It’s becoming a favorite American pastime. It’s outdated and old-fashioned to love things. Love of cars, country, God, family, girls, ambition, wealth, power, all seen as passe. Love of achievement, goals, self-improvement, helping others, serving God and country, why waste time on such archaic garbage? Hate, baby, Read more
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Truth now: Ozark School Board controversy explodes!
OZARK, MO — The Ozark R-6 Board of Education is once again embroiled in controversy as a dispute over a vacated board seat explodes! Here’s the story… The room grew tense as State Representative Jamie Gragg (R-Ozark) urged the Ozark R-6 School Board to allow voters their rightful option to vote on three open positions Read more
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(Truth now) Ozark mayor race: Puppet, Bully, or Country?
OZARK, MO — Three men are running for Ozark mayor. They’ve done it before, same threesome. One is a puppet, one is a bully, and one is country. Which of those three words best describes a good mayor for Ozark? Option 1: Go with the current mayor, seeking re-election. Don Currence. He’s the puppet mayor Read more
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Truth now: Ozark School Board does something right!
OZARK, MO — People say the Christian County Trumpet dogs on the Ozark R-6 Board of Education too much. Like, don’t they do good things, too? We at the world headquarters of the premier news and entertainment source for Christian County, Missouri are delighted to share the truth… and the truth is, YES!!! The Ozark Read more