Category: News
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National Pie Day: CCT honors Sparta business heroes
SPARTA, MO — Today, January 23, is National Pie Day. The Christian County Trumpet honored 2 Sparta business owners with a pie from Village Inn in Ozark. Libby Lea Phillips, pharmacist at Phillips Pharmacy, received a Caramel chocolate pecan high calorie high taste pie. She got to choose since it’s ladies first! Barber gets his… 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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Legendary Sparta barber now offers wax job!
Painful truth “Wax job” isn’t on most men’s lists. However, most men start losing the hair on top of their head about the time they start growing it in other places. Noses and ears, for example. Legendary Sparta barber Adam Struble now offers ear and nose wax jobs for those ready for such luxuries. “It… 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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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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Teacher forced to resign over student pronouns violating teacher’s religious beliefs
https://www.foxnews.com/us/ohio-teacher-forced-resign-refusing-call-students-preferred-pronoun-lawsuit 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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Nixa teacher subject of sex scandal rumors
NIXA, MO — Reports of a sex act between a female high school teacher and a football player have surfaced, sources tell the CCT. The incident was allegedly caught on security cameras Friday, December 9 in Nixa High School. Another source said the teacher slept with a male wrestling team member. The source said team… 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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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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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
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School bus driver paves way to be a peacemaker
OZARK, MO — An Ozark R-VI school bus driver has paved the way to be a peacemaker on her school bus. In a chaotic world of unruly students, it’s refreshing to see a capable young woman doing her part to ensure a peaceful ride to and from school. “A peaceful ride is a safe ride,”… Read more
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Facebook heckler is called out by name in Major Danny’s latest rebuttal!
Mr. Murphy does not warrant further audience. After all, that a donkey continues to bray does not mean he has something worth listening to. Read more
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Facebook heckler draws fire after efforts to burn Major Danny
The Christian County Trumpet set up a phone call between Major Danny Cazier and a public, though unknown to Major Danny, Facebook heckler, regarding his case against the Ozark R-VI School District. The CCT received this letter September 27, 2022 after Major Danny spoke with the heckler. (The CCT has edited the original letter for… Read more
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Come to the Nov. 29 meeting Ozark R-VI officials DON’T want you to attend!
Ozark R-VI officials are trying to cover up abuses of power. Incriminating evidence against them is made public Nov. 10. Read more