Gainesville resident Mike Gardner set forth a proposal during the July Gainesville City Council meeting to change an ordinance that would allow the use of side by sides and UTVs on city streets. The council voted Aug. 11 to proceed with having the city attorney craft an ordinance with input from local law enforcement that the council will vote on at a later date.
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At its Aug. 11 regular meeting, the Gainesville City Council again discussed a proposal brought forth by Mike Gardner asking the council to change a city ordinance that currently prohibits utility terrain vehicles (side by sides), golf carts and other similar vehicles from operating on city streets...
About 50 people attended Monday morning’s Ozark County commissioners meeting, cramming into the tiny meeting room (with many spilling out into the hallway) to voice concern and opposition against two license plate-reading cameras that were recently installed in Gainesville and Hardenville on a trial basis.
Last week, several county residents were at the Ozark County Commissioners meeting in favor of the controversial Verkada cameras installed by the...
August 24, 2026, 11:54 AM
Banners honoring Ozark County veterans who died in combat are being displayed on the Gainesville square in honor of America's 250 birthday. Those entering the square from the southwest corner are met with this banner honoring Audie Luna, who died in 1945 during World War II. The back of each banner expresses thanks to all Ozark County veterans and credits those who helped make the project possible.
By Janet Taber
Ozark County Historium volunteer
In honor of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, a plan was recently enacted to honor Ozark County...
August 13, 2026, 1:03 PM
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Jim Britt will become Ozark County’s next presiding commissioner after receiving the most votes in the Aug. 4 Republican primary election.
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Gainesville resident Mike Gardner set forth a proposal during the July Gainesville City Council meeting to change an ordinance that would allow the use of side by sides and UTVs on city streets. The council voted Aug. 11 to proceed with having the city attorney craft an ordinance with input from local law enforcement that the council will vote on at a later date.
At its Aug. 11 regular meeting, the Gainesville City Council again discussed a proposal brought forth by Mike Gardner asking the council to change a city ordinance that currently prohibits utility terrain vehicles (side by sides), golf carts and other similar vehicles from operating on city streets...
August 24, 2026
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Gainesville resident Mike Gardner set forth a proposal during the July Gainesville City Council meeting to change an ordinance that would allow the use of side by sides and UTVs on city streets. The council voted Aug. 11 to proceed with having the city attorney craft an ordinance with input from local law enforcement that the council will vote on at a later date.August 24, 2026At its Aug. 11 regular meeting, the Gainesville City Council again discussed a proposal brought forth by Mike Gardner asking the council to change a city ordinance that currently prohibits utility... -
About 50 people attended Monday morning’s Ozark County commissioners meeting, cramming into the tiny meeting room (with many spilling out into the hallway) to voice concern and opposition against two license plate-reading cameras that were recently installed in Gainesville and Hardenville on a trial basis.August 24, 2026Last week, several county residents were at the Ozark County Commissioners meeting in favor of the controversial Verkada cameras installed by the sheriff’s department, but this week told a very... -
Banners honoring Ozark County veterans who died in combat are being displayed on the Gainesville square in honor of America's 250 birthday. Those entering the square from the southwest corner are met with this banner honoring Audie Luna, who died in 1945 during World War II. The back of each banner expresses thanks to all Ozark County veterans and credits those who helped make the project possible.August 13, 2026By Janet TaberOzark County Historium volunteer In honor of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, a plan was recently enacted to honor Ozark County veterans who gave their lives in...
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August 13, 2026Funeral services for Martie Dee Dunn, 68, of Taneyville, were held Aug. 1, 2026, at Clinkingbeard Funeral Homes in Ava. Burial was at the Thornfield Cemetery. Pastor Rob Dalton officiated.... -
August 13, 2026Funeral services for Ethel Corene Hicks, 93, of Springfield, were held July 31, 2026, in the Clinkingbeard Chapel in Ava. Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery in Wasola. Pastor James Hathcock... -
August 13, 2026A celebration of life for Sandra June Lair, 61, of Caulfield, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at Lorland Country Retreat in Caulfield. She died June 6, surrounded...
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April 7, 2026Voters in the Dora School District passed the “Proposition K.I.D.S” ballot measure. Unofficial election results showed the following ballots were cast:• Yes: 104• No: 66 -
April 7, 2026Stanton Cory Lamb was elected into the contested seat on the Bakersfield School Board. He will join Matthew L. Evans, Timothy Watlington and Darren Johnson, who were also on the ballot in an... -
April 7, 2026Ryan Garrison was elected into the contested seat on the Lutie School Board. He will join Wanda DeForrest and Travis Carlile, who were also on the ballot in an uncontested race, and other currently...
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