This photo of Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jim Kyle was taken at a large re-supply area and landing zone in Quang Tri province, South Vietnam, in 1969 about a month before his one-year tour in Vietnam ended. The site was nicknamed "LZ Stud" because "it was huge," Jim said.
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Ozark County native Jim Kyle recently got a phone call from a family member he hadn't heard from in decades.
"Hi, Doc," the caller said.
Jim isn't a doctor. Now 81, he's a preacher, farmer and retired federal government employee. No one in Ozark County, and no one in his family, calls him "Doc." ...
Ally Britt
Former Gainesville resident Ally Britt has turned her lifelong love of art into a published accomplishment, illustrating a new children’s book for...
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Ozark County’s youth firearms deer season was a tremendous success this year, with harvest numbers reaching a level not seen in a decade.
According...
November 6, 2025, 10:05 AM
The Dora Lady Falcons cross country team is headed to state after placing third at the Class 1 District 2 meet held in Hermitage Saturday, Nov. 1. Members of the team are, from left, Kara Anderson, Isabelle Martin, Kinley Luna, Alexis Anderson, Brynlee Walker and Haley Perkins.
The Dora High School boys and girls cross country teams are state bound after both squads earned third-place finishes at the Class 1 District 2 meet...
November 6, 2025, 9:54 AM
This photo of Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jim Kyle was taken at a large re-supply area and landing zone in Quang Tri province, South Vietnam, in 1969 about a month before his one-year tour in Vietnam ended. The site was nicknamed "LZ Stud" because "it was huge," Jim said.
Ozark County native Jim Kyle recently got a phone call from a family member he hadn't heard from in decades.
"Hi, Doc," the caller said.
Jim isn't a doctor. Now 81, he's a preacher, farmer and retired federal government employee. No one in Ozark County, and no one in his family, calls him "Doc." ...
November 6, 2025
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This photo of Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jim Kyle was taken at a large re-supply area and landing zone in Quang Tri province, South Vietnam, in 1969 about a month before his one-year tour in Vietnam ended. The site was nicknamed "LZ Stud" because "it was huge," Jim said.November 6, 2025Ozark County native Jim Kyle recently got a phone call from a family member he hadn't heard from in decades."Hi, Doc," the caller said. Jim isn't a doctor. Now 81, he's a... -
Ally BrittNovember 6, 2025Former Gainesville resident Ally Britt has turned her lifelong love of art into a published accomplishment, illustrating a new children’s book for Wildstork Publishing’s nationwide nature... -
November 6, 2025Ozark County’s youth firearms deer season was a tremendous success this year, with harvest numbers reaching a level not seen in a decade.According to preliminary data from the Missouri...
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November 6, 2025A celebration of the life of Samuel Albert Exline, 82, of Singapore, formerly of Gainesville, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at the Gainesville Church of Christ. Sam died... -
November 6, 2025Graveside services for Rayford “RC” Renso Clayton, 97, of Theodosia, were held Nov. 3, 2025, in the Hicks Cemetery in Theodosia with David Mahan officiating.He died Oct. 31, at... -
November 6, 2025Funeral services for Tony Richmond Chastain, 68, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, were held Oct. 30, 2025, at Arkana Baptist Church, near Mountain Home, Arkansas, with Pastors Link Fuller and...
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Photo/Gainesville School Second grade winners of the Ozark County Spelling Bee held Thursday, Oct. 23 at Gainesville Elementary School were, from left: first place, Sabra Bryant, Gainesville; second place, Aims Collins, Lutie; third place, Edgar Liming, Lutie; and fourth place, Hadley Skaggs, Gainesville.October 30, 2025Spelling Bee Winners for Second-Eighth Grade -
The Dora Lady Falcons, coached by Sheree Nold, slipped past the Gainesville Lady Bulldogs by just one point to claim first place at the Conway Invitational cross country meet Thursday, Oct. 9. Team members are, from left, Alexis Anderson, Kayden Jones, Isabelle Martin, Kara Anderson and Kinley Luna.October 16, 2025The Gainesville Bulldogs and the Dora Falcons represented Ozark County well at the Conway Invitational cross country meet held Thursday, Oct. 9. Varsity teamsVarsity girls toed the line in... -
October 3, 2025BakersfieldThe Bakersfield Lions baseball team, coached by Brandon Cotter, moved their season record to 5-4 after a win and a loss last week. One Thursday, Sept. 25, the Lions hosted Hartville (...
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