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Real ID is a real joke now!
OZARK, MO — My wife and I are planning to fly in June. I’m no Superman, so I can’t fly. I need an airplane for that. As of May 7, everyone planning to fly commercial or conduct business in a federal building is required to have a “real ID”. What is a real ID? According…
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Jazz legends now performing in Sparta!
SPARTA, MO — The little community of Sparta, MO east of Ozark will never be the same. Tonight, Saturday, May 17, 2025, history will be made. Arthur Duncan Jazz Trio, an epic jazz musical ensemble from Springfield, MO is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. at Muddy Creek Corral, 7502 State Highway 14 E, Sparta,…
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Sparta’s newest venue responds to opposition
Sparta Police and other city officials enjoy a complimentary lunch at Muddy Creek Corral on Wednesday. (CCT Photo by Johnny Rooster) SPARTA, MO — Muddy Creek Corral’s grand opening is Saturday, May 3 and most folks are hyped up to welcome the new food, drink, music and entertainment venue. Doors open for lunch at 11…
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Muddy Creek Corral Grand Opening, May music lineup announced!
SPARTA, MO — Saturday, May 3 is the grand opening of Muddy Creek Corral, Sparta’s newest hotspot! The venue at 7502 State Highway 14 E, Sparta, MO 65753 will open at 11 a.m. for lunch. Live music begins at 2 p.m. with The Good Ole Boys, playing until 4 p.m. Blue Holiday picks up the…
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Biggest scene Sparta has ever seen opening in May!
Muddy Creek Corral and Music Hall offers food, drink, entertainment, and a place to gather every day and night in Sparta, MO!
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Bob Dylan 2025 live: a most unique musical event
SPRINGFIELD, MO —My wife and I got tickets to see music legend Bob Dylan in concert March 28, 2025 at the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Bob Dylan is 83 and began his music career in 1961. He’s written more than 6,000 songs and recorded 38 albums. He’s a legend, a mystical,…
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Ozark School bully situation blows up on social media
OZARK, MO — A recent post on Ozark Mo Community Chitchat Facebook page blew up with comments. The anonymous post about an Ozark Junior High girl being bullied by another student brought a barrage of responses in a thread that swelled up like Grape nuts in milk! Some decried the school for not holding bullies…
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Cronyism is a form of corruption
GUEST EDITORIAL By definition, CRONYISM is a form of corruption where an individual with influence provides preferential treatment, appointments, or advantages to friends, associates, or loyal supporters, regardless of their qualifications or merit. It is often motivated by political gain. This practice can undermine fairness, efficiency, and integrity within organizations, often undermining ethical guidelines.” Ozark’s…
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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…
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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…
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Why my gift of encouragement now means more than ever
OLDFIELD, MO — If you know anything about spiritual gifts, they are listed in the Bible. Romans chapter 12 verse 8 lists the gift of “encouragement.” As a Christ follower, I am called to a life mission of encouraging others. All believers have various gifts, but I know mine is the gift of encouragement. An…
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Review: Possibly the worst movie in recent years…
You were warned in the headline. This article is not political, or a commentary on current events. It’s nothing more than entertainment. If you don’t like salty, snarky, jaded movie reviews, move on. For the rest of you weirdos, here goes: I can’t believe I recommended this movie to my wife! I watched a good…
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Truth now: All I want for Christmas is…
OLDFIELD, MO — All I want for Christmas is for my son to interact with me. I’m a dad of four boys, ages 26, 24, 21 and 15. They are all remarkable, fiercely independent, competent and talented. Not one like the other. I’m so blessed to be their dad. It’s my highest calling in life.…
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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…
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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…
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How to resolve America’s health care crisis now!
Health care is in a crisis. Here is how we the people can respond.
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TRUTH NOW: Update on did a man punch a woman at the Olympics?
PARIS, FRANCE — Did a grown man pretending to be a woman punch a woman in the face at the 2024 Olympics? Yes. Originally, the report was it was a DSD (Differences of Sex Development) person, assigned to female at birth. DSD stands for Differences of Sex Development. It’s a medical term for conditions where…
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The truth: 10 ways to improve your relationships now
Here are 10 ways to improve your relationships now. Trust me, I’m an expert at poor relationship building. I’ve got numerous relatives and friends who won’t talk to me anymore. You read that right. Because I blew so many relationships, I can tell you how to NOT do that. So, listen up, this is how…
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Truth now: My connection to James River Church founders
John Lindell didn’t start James River Church. Tim Carpenter did. I attended James River Assembly (now James River Church) in 1998 when Tim Carpenter went missing. Tim was a co-founder of James River Assembly and John Lindell was in his youth group at Oak Grove Assembly in the 1980s. Here is a link to part…
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Truth now Told: Banned from James River Church Pt. 2
CHAPTER 2 I was active in ministry at James River Church in Ozark/Springfield from 1997 until 2011. Following is part two of my story. Click here for part one. I was a camera operator on the stage during the worship services. James River had a new building as of 2000 and grew rapidly. They had…
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Truth Now Told: I was banned from James River Church!
CHAPTER ONE OZARK, MO — The following is a true story of how I was banned from James River Church. This is not a story I wish to tell, but recent, growing controversy surrounding a men’s conference last weekend surfaced and I decided now was the time to share my story. Click here for a…
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Weed woman (or, ‘marijuana mom’)
By Johnny Rooster, CCT Publisher SPRINGFIELD, MO — I am a marketing ambassador for Papa John’s pizza. I promote five stores, three in Springfield (Glenstone, Campbell, Kearney) and the store in Ozark near Lambert’s Cafe, and the one in Joplin on 20th and Main. Part of my duties include helping schools realize they can get…
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Urgent help needed on Ozark School Board
OZARK, MO — Emergency! Alert! Urgent help needed on the Ozark School Board. This district is drowning in bureucracy! The establishment elitists who only present what they want you to believe are running amuck. Check this out: School Board President Mark Jenkins isn’t seeking re-election because he hates being under fire from conservatives. He’s bailing…
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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…
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Why some don’t like the Christian County Trumpet
By Johnny Rooster, CCT Publisher Many readers enjoy the candid feel of the articles I write; however, some don’t. They think I’m not polite enough to elected officials. Well, public officials are held to a higher standard than the rest of us. I’m a journalist with a degree in journalism; I worked for 4 different…
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Ozark Mayor April 8 election predictions as of now
OZARK, MO — April 8 is municipal election day. Most voters don’t care enough to vote in those (mayor, alderman, school board races). It’s those local elections, however, that matter most, because they directly affect our community’s leadership locally. In Ozark, the incumbent Mayor Don Currence is facing the same two board of aldermen challengers…
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Truth now: Who is the man behind the curtain?
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, MO — My name is Johnny Rooster. I publish a free news and entertainment blog. It’s opinion based, but anyone living in Christian County, Missouri is welcome to submit a guest article for publication. The following article, printed several years ago, is available for you to discover the intent and who I am.…
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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…
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Why Ozark Mo Community Chitchat is now important
OZARK, MO— The Ozark community is blessed to have the Ozark Mo Community Chitchat Facebook page! With more than 30,000 members, the page is a terrific source of information, gossip, road conditions, etc. People tied to the Ozark community have a thriving source of input here. Check it out, if you haven’t already! Sometimes, as…