Tag: Sparta MO
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Is the Old Bank building breaking Sparta’s bank?
SPARTA, MO — Sparta Mayor Misty Holt told the Christian County Trumpet the city turned down the highest bid on the old bank building it tried to sell at a public auction Saturday morning, August 17, 2024. “The highest bid was $160,000; the least we can accept is $240,000,” Holt said, looking over the now… Read more
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Grim Sparta politics truth now
SPARTA, MO — A “Burt Whaley for state rep” supporter was waiting for me as I entered the Sparta Library to set up for the community’s first ever political candidate forum. He and his wife were helpful in setting up chairs and tables for the event. However, his words and tone were prickly. “You need… Read more
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Bravest woman bucks human nature!
SPARTA, MO — A phenomenal phenomenon occurred July 18 in the Christian County Library Sparta Community Branch. A candidate forum was underway, hosted by the Christian County Trumpet and sponsored by Papa John’s and Village Inn. As usual, the back rows were packed, people were standing along the walls behind the back row and on… Read more
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Perversion of justice now strikes in Sparta!
SPARTA, MO — A perversion of justice strikes as the former mayor of Sparta weaponized the police force against Christian County Trumpet Publisher Johnny Rooster allegedly because of an article posted she claims cost her the election in April. Curious about the article the former mayor is up in arms about? Read it here!!! Additionally,… Read more
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Sparta MO’s legendary racing story now uncovered!
CORNER STORIES Leggin’ It to Drag City: A Race Rig’s Journey Home The following article is taken from a May 22, 2019 publication from winslow.town. On May 10th, glass etcher Joe Benham and I were working at my renovation project next to the Standin’ on the Corner Park, blasting some old lettering off the windows, when around eight… Read more
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Sparta’s ‘weird’ city meetings now likely to change to ‘normal’
SPARTA, MO — You normally expect to hear and see elected officials in public meetings. But Sparta, MO has had a series of meetings, sources say, that reflect a weird custom of city aldermen and the mayor hiding behind a high table and mumbling among themselves conducting public business. “You can’t see them above their… Read more
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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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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… Read more
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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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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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Sparta Heritage Days
Sparta Heritage Days October 29, 2022 Read more
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Sparta Persimmon Festival & Parade a big hit this year!
SPARTA, MO — The 35th annual Persimmon Days Festival in Sparta was held Oct. 21-22. The event closes at 6 p.m. tonight (Sat Oct 22) so get out there to Roller Park for fun, food, music, and a whole lot of crafts and homemade stuff as well as a lot of cool items from 145… Read more
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Sparta Persimmon Days to be biggest one ever!
SPARTA, MO — The 35th annual Persimmon Days Festival in Sparta promises to be the biggest ever! Ozark Chevrolet donated money for portable toilets and hand washing stations; they are the main sponsor, and much appreciated! Many Sparta businesses chip in, and local law enforcement helps every year at the event! Wowzers. Thanks y’all! A… Read more