Category: Politics
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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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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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Shhhh… Ozark school board candidate they don’t want you to see
OZARK, MO — Shhh. Hush, now! He’s supposed to be invisible. The guy running for Ozark R-6 School Board against the two women the establishment wants. It’s tough being the “odd man out” in a social clique sanctioned by the Missouri School Board Association and National Education Association. When big tax union cronies don’t like… Read more
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Truth now: My parents’ dog has a dangerous habit
OLDFIELD, MO — A dog (along with a band of cats) lives in my parents’ rural house down a rural county dead-end road just past mine. Thor is named after the “god of thunder”, but Thor is, well, scared of thunder. He’s almost scared of me, though we are well acquainted. Thor lowers his head… 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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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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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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Shocking truth now: Ozark school board sidesteps voters?
OZARK, MO — The Ozark R-6 School Board is dodging voters, hiding under the skirts of School Attorney Celynda L. Brasher, a big school muckety muck from a big snooty wooty lawfirm in St. Louie. Click here for more. Word is that Ms. Brasher is cool with the school sidestepping voters in the upcoming April… Read more
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Truth now: Ozark School Board fears sex policy
OZARK, MO — The Ozark R-VI Board of Education meets tomorrow (Thursday, December 19, 2024) and one board member hopes they talk about sex. Christina Tonsing brought it up in August, and they still haven’t wanted to talk about the idea of defining sex and gender as it relates to Title IX. Urgent reason why… Read more
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Truth now: Why boys can’t ever become girls
GUEST COLUMN Sorting out Sex and GenderThis article is an effort to help see more clearly through the confusion. More recent trend is to make gender personal A more recent trend in gender ideology is to define it as a personal outlook.The value of this approach is that it seems to make gender subject to… Read more
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State Rep now back on his feet in time for session
CLEVER, MO — Burt Whaley, newly elected State Representative in the 138th District, is back on his feet in time for the upcoming legislative session in January. Whaley, now 61, suffered two torn Achillies tendons September 10 while attempting a gymnastic maneuver. Doctors said he would be laid up in a wheelchair for six weeks… Read more
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Truth now: Is Ozark trying to get its fingers in your pie?
WARNING: The City of Ozark, Missouri, is trying to collect new inspection fees for rental properties. Yes, you read that right! Make no mistake, the city is wanting new money… just because. They threw in a bunch of new fees with the annual budget proposal at the Ozark Board of Aldermen meeting Monday, November 18… Read more
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Truth now: Are Some blue states actually red?
It’s true. Some blue states wear red undergarments. The blue is just a formality smock over the red jump suit. Democrats like to dress some red states up in a blue uniform to look like the blue team is stronger than it is. How do I know? Voter ID requirements. Blue states that don’t require… Read more
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Truth now: Why it doesn’t matter who wins 2024 election
Donald Trump. Kamala Harris. Different approaches. Contrasting outcomes. Will we turn red or blue Nov. 5? It doesn’t matter. Why? Half the population will be upset; half will feel vindicated and triumphant, no matter what. Afterwards, we’ll get back to business as usual, being helpful and friendly, or rude and nasty, or any combination thereof,… Read more
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So now I called Joe Biden on the phone
I’ll admit, I didn’t think the White House operator would put me through to the president. Not because he’d be off doing presidential things; I figured he wasn’t in. Perhaps at a local ice cream parlor. Napping in the West Wing. On a Delaware beach. Picking out sunglasses. You know, important stuff. “Hello?” his voice… Read more
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Library board erupts in a new conflict
The crowd is on its feet, chanting, pressing against the stage. Beefy, close cropped security guards are on full alert. The announcer blasts, “Are you ready to rock? Get ready for The Ally Echoes!” (He says it like this: Allllyyyy Echooooooooooes!!!) A tsunami of cheers resembles a hurricane force roar, as the Ally Echoes take… Read more
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Nixa Schools remain polling places despite new controversy
NIXA, MO — State law requires Missouri schools to serve as public polling places for voters to vote on election day. But if Nixa School Board members Heather Zoromski and Mike Copeland had their way, the schools wouldn’t be involved at all. Why? They don’t like political signs planted in the school yard on election… Read more