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It’s not what you know. It’s what you learn.
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I went to New Orleans Mardi Gras season by myself
NEW ORLEANS, LA — I went to New Orleans Mardi Gras season by myself last week. My wife was visiting her family in Colorado, and I wanted a change of scenery. My son and I enjoyed Sunday evening Feb. 12, as many folks did, watching Super Bowl LVII. The game was memorable, even if you…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Phillips Pharmacy is now celebrating 2 years!
SPARTA, MO — Phillips Pharmacy is now celebrating 2 years in business serving the Sparta community. Libby Phillips, pharmacist, operates the business from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday. Wow, that’s a lot of commitment. Most people don’t understand what it’s like being tied to…
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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…
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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!…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Saga of a struggling new rock band
A new sound. A new band. Albeit, a struggling new rock band. Following is their story: The van won’t start. Again. Chesick slumps over an open hood. Steam rises like a morning fog from the gurgling guts of the radiator. The sudden blare of the horn sends him scrambling backward! From the driver’s seat, Bauman…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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!
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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
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Is customer service now dead at one of Ozark’s restaurants?
Customer Service. A thing of the past?
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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…