Category: Politics
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CCT exclusive risky interview with Sparta Mayor!!
SPARTA, MO — Sparta isn’t just an ancient Greek historical site. No way, man! It’s a quiet little town nestled somewhere on Missouri Highways 125 and 14. There’s stuff going on. Like, stuff to manage and be Sparta mayor! So, being the hip, cool, Oldfield rural reporter guy that I am, I decided to break… Read more
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“Bank Job” in Sparta: Good or bad investment for now?
SPARTA, MO— Remember the movies where the bad guys did a “bank job” replete with bandanas and guns a blazing? I remember a unique incident at the Citizens Bank of Sparta back in the early 1980s when a bandana and cowboy hat wearing bandit strolled in and put on a good show for the security… Read more
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Why Republicans are idiots now
THE FOLLOWING is a ROOSTER RANT (opinion of Johnny Rooster, CCT Publisher) You’ve heard the saying “takes one to know one?” Well, I’m a Republican, so I know an idiot when I see one. Democrats stick together. They could have the stupidest, dumbest, most ridiculous viewpoint (i.,e. pretend to change the rules of nature and… Read more
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Ozark Mayor candidates now appeal to voters
OZARK, MO — Ozark Mayor candidates are now circling like vultures waiting for the next election. Once upon a time, this guy was the Ozark Mayor. Then along came an election last year, way back in 2022. It happens. So, the mayor runs for Eastern County Commissioner, the seat he really wanted way back in… Read more
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Ozark school board candidate now duking it out with a state representative!
OZARK, MO — Ozark R-6 School Board candidate Joey L. Mills, the most liberalest and most wokest of all the candidates, got into a public exchange with 140th District State Representative Jamie Gragg on Facebook recently under a video posted by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Chris Bauman where Bauman took issue with Gragg’s support of… Read more
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Ozark school board candidate now publicly lying about fellow candidates!
OZARK, MO — Ozark school board candidate Joey L. Mills is now publicly lying about two fellow candidates. The following is taken from his Facebook page: Elect Joey Mills for Ozark School Board Of the six school board candidates, Ralph, Amber, Guy, and I have been actively supporting, volunteering, advocating, and working for the school… Read more
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Truth behind SaveOzarkSchools.org
Read the story of the couple in Ozark at Sands Cafe at the end of this article! OZARK, MO — Maybe you saw a scrolling digital billboard on U.S. Highway 65 recently. The sign that cautions viewers about the tyranny in Ozark schools. The truth behind SaveOzarkSchools.org is here! So now, you are reading this… Read more
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An epic Ozark school board race is now underway
OZARK, MO — An epic Ozark school board race is now underway. To put it in biblical terms, it’s a classic “David vs. Goliath” showdown. It’s gonna be a nail-biter; get the popcorn! The Christian County Trumpet is proud as a peacock to sit ringside. Extra! Extra! We thrive on this stuff! Here’s the two… Read more
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Here’s your chance to make a difference now
OZARK, MO — Do you know a kid? Think about the kids you know. Think about the world they’re growing up in. My 13-year-old son is in 7th grade. He said to me recently, “I already know the kids who are going to use drugs. They’ve already told me they’re planning to do it.” He… Read more
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Fragile dance to the MO governor’s mansion
SPRINGFIELD, MO — On a Friday night at the University Plaza Hotel, I stumble across a political gathering. I’ll call it the “fragile dance to the Missouri Governor’s mansion” among other things. It involves free food and drink. I don’t even have to wear a suit or a nametag like those who had to pay… 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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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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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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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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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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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