Category: Opinion
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Christian County Treasurer now leaks secrets to the CCT!
OZARK, MO — Few, if any, current publications have the savvy to solicit such juicy details! Yes, the winningest Christian County Treasurer in modern history now leaks secrets to the Christian County Trumpet. Secrets too delicious to hide! Warning to you unbelievers out there… Many of you will read this and think “impossible.” And yet,… Read more
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Exclusive interview: CCT now catches up with Dr. Bauman!
BREAKING NEWS OZARK, MO — The CCT caught up with Dr. Chris Bauman for an exclusive interview recently! Our publisher caught a glimpse of something white and round in the produce isle at the Ozark Price Cutter just the other day. Thinking it odd that a cantaloupe could move on its own, our man quickly… Read more
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Nelson won’t say why he isn’t seeking re-election now
OZARK, MO — Shane Nelson won’t say why he isn’t seeking re-election to the Ozark Board of Education. At least he replied to the CCT email requests for such! So, there’s that. FICTION VERSION OF THE CONVERSATION: CCT: Why ain’t ya runnin’ again, Mr. Shane? SN: Nonya. CCT: Thanks fer them insightful words, Mister Shane!… Read more
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Who is running for Ozark School Board now?
OZARK, MO — Who is running for Ozark school board? The election is in April. First off, none of the incumbents. That should tell you everything you need to know about the existing school board. It’s a scary place where the “good ole boys” used to hang out. But not no more! Them days is… Read more
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What’s with all the dead young people now?
Elvis is dead. So is his daughter. What’s with all the dead young people? According to numerous articles and Internet posts, some medical professionals predicted a “vaccine holocaust” prior to the Covid-19 “Pandamania”. My son and I watched Contagion in the movie theater back in 2011. 2011. Predictions of a worldwide virus. Unexplained deaths. Young… Read more
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Lawyer on school board now poo-poos “nonsense” of the CCT
OZARK, MO — Jeff Laney, lawyer and member of the Ozark R-VI school board, reacted via e-mail to the “nonsense” of the CCT. Below is the interaction between CCT editor and publisher Johnny Rooster and Mr. Laney: Re-election decision nonsense Inbox Johnny Rooster <christiancountytrumpet@gmail.com> Jan 10, 2023, 2:31 PM (2 days ago) to JeffLaney Mr. Laney, Could… Read more
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Cry foul: Ozark school teacher pay is now withheld!
OZARK, MO — A former Ozark instructor’s final teacher pay is being withheld. Major Danny Cazier, nationally acclaimed JROTC instructor, was booted from his duties last year without a hearing. He was lied about and denied his final pay by Ozark R-VI School administrators, who wanted to strip him of his rank and put him… Read more
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Why no incumbents want to run for Ozark school board now
OZARK, MO — None of the three Ozark school board incumbents wants to run for re-election. Nadda. Zip. Tom Bass, Shane Nelson, and Jeff Laney are up for re-election this April. But none of them will be. ‘Cause none of ’em filed to run again. Do they know something we don’t? Theory #1 The 3… Read more
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Happy Christian County officials are now sworn in Dec. 30
OZARK, MO — I, state your name, do solemnly swear… Christian County officials are officially sworn in as of December 30. Kay Brown retired after 20 years as county clerk, swearing in her replacement, Paula Brumfield, along with a heartfelt hug. Awww! Others sworn in included: Jessica Kruse, Circuit Judge Div. II; Doug Bacon, 38th… Read more
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Ozark business/residence building collapses now all on its own!
OZARK, MO — A building collapses all on its own. It happened in Jericho with Joshua in the Old Testament in something B.C. On Thursday morning, December 29, 2022, a calm day, it happened on the square in Ozark. No earthquake. No tornado. No object striking it. No bombs. Not even the big, bad wolf.… Read more
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How the Grinch stole the substitute teacher
The Grinchy Superintendent denies a qualified substitute teacher in the wake of a teacher shortage! Read more
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Is customer service now dead at one of Ozark’s restaurants?
Customer Service. A thing of the past? Read more
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Transparency in county government with new ideas on horizon
OZARK, MO — Transparency in county government. Like a breath of fresh air. Finally coming to Christian County! Lynn Morris, current Eastern District County Commissioner, will be sworn in as Presiding Commissioner Dec. 30. And with him, new ideas and much more transparency. Gone are the days of Presiding Commissioner Ralph Phillips and his lack… Read more
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Your tax dollars: Learn where your money is being spent!
OZARK, MO — The Ozark R-VI School District handles $109 million tax dollars a year. That’s more than 3 times larger than the entire Christian County budget! Anyone living in the Ozark school district has a right to know where your money is being spent. The district throws a lot of fancy charts and graphs… Read more
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A new school board won’t stop tyranny in Ozark. Unless…
OZARK, MO — Three seats are open on the beleaguered Ozark School Board in April. Yet even three new faces on the board won’t topple the tyranny of the current school administration. Superintendent Dr. Chris Bauman has his minions (and the school board) buffaloed into thinking he has the district’s best interests at heart. He… Read more
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Sex discrimination, assault haunt Ozark’s ex-mayor, current school board member!
OZARK, MO — Shane Nelson, former Ozark Mayor and current school board member, was arrested for physical assault in 2020, and involved in a sexual discrimination case while Ozark Mayor in 2014. Watch the video report! Arrested Ozark Former Ozark Mayor Shane Nelson tap dances around sexual discrimination case – Christian County Trumpet, former Ozark… Read more
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Ozark Mayor is appointed as new County Commissioner
OZARK, MO — Ozark Mayor Brad Jackson will replace Lynn Morris as Eastern District Christian county commissioner come January. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (that’s NOT a plural name, guys, so stop calling him “Parsons”!) appointed Jackson to the position now that Lynn Morris is officially taking the Presiding Commissioner job. For those of you who… Read more
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Former Ozark Mayor Shane Nelson tap dances around sexual discrimination case
CCT NOTE: The following is reprinted from the Springfield News Leader (news-leader.com) from August 28, 2014. The City of Ozark will pay its former human resources director $78,000 after she complained of “sexually-based discrimination.” The city is settling the case but denies the allegations. The payment, part of the legal settlement, comes after the Board… Read more
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Casey’s General Store in Billings closes due to black mold, some employees now sick
https://www.ky3.com/2022/12/03/caseys-general-store-billings-closes-due-black-mold-some-employees-now-sick/ Read more
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Abused Ozark R-VI teachers speak out tomorrow
Re: Patterns of Misconduct in the Ozark School District, Tuesday, 11/29 Inbox Christina Tonsing Sun, Nov 27, 10:23 PM (11 hours ago) to OzarkMO We hope to see you this Tuesday when we will hear respected long-time teachers Major Danny Cazier, Mr. Tom Swift, and Mrs. Shelly Pettit reveal the traumatic pattern of harassment, retaliation, and… Read more