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During the Ozark County Commissioners’ weekly meeting held Monday morning, a representative from the U.S. Small Business Administration spoke about the low interest disaster loan program that benefits those who were affected by the storms from March 30 through April 8 this year.
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Missouri residents in Ozark County and others (Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Cooper, Dunklin, Howell, Iron, Mississippi, New Madrid,...
December 11, 2025, 10:41 AM
photo courtesy of Ed Doiron Fire trucks from Gainesville, Timber Knob and Caney Mountain VFDs roll through the Gainesville square as part of the 2025 Jingle Bell Parade.
There’s a certain kind of magic that settles into these hills when December rolls in - the kind that brings Ozark County’s small-town communities...
December 11, 2025, 9:52 AM
In addition to its regular business to be taken up next Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Gainesville City Council will be conducting two public hearings...
December 5, 2025, 10:38 AM
During the Ozark County Commissioners’ weekly meeting held Monday morning, a representative from the U.S. Small Business Administration spoke about the low interest disaster loan program that benefits those who were affected by the storms from March 30 through April 8 this year.
Public Affairs...
December 11, 2025
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December 11, 2025During the Ozark County Commissioners’ weekly meeting held Monday morning, a representative from the U.S. Small Business Administration spoke about the low interest disaster loan program... -
December 11, 2025Missouri residents in Ozark County and others (Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Cooper, Dunklin, Howell, Iron, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard,... -
photo courtesy of Ed Doiron Fire trucks from Gainesville, Timber Knob and Caney Mountain VFDs roll through the Gainesville square as part of the 2025 Jingle Bell Parade.December 11, 2025There’s a certain kind of magic that settles into these hills when December rolls in - the kind that brings Ozark County’s small-town communities together in the very best ways to...
Obits
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December 11, 2025A memorial service for William “Bill” Havis Pearson, 84, of Ava, was held Dec. 6, 2025. Burial was at the White Hall Church Cemetery in Louisville, Mississippi. He died Dec. 1... -
December 11, 2025Funeral services for Mona A. Decker, 94, were held Dec. 6, 2025, in the Clinkingbeard Chapel in Ava with burial following in the Ava Cemetery. Pastor Tim Reese of the Ava General Baptist Church... -
December 11, 2025Funeral services for Bonnie Ruth Kirkpatrick Ebrite, 91, of Gainesville, were held Dec. 6, 2025, at Smith Chapel Church of Christ. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery where she rests beside...
Education
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Photo by Karla Smith Lions vs Bulldogs Bakersfield’s Seth Montague and Gainesville’s Owen Donley rise for the opening tip during a much-anticipated game Thursday at Bakersfield High School.December 11, 2025In front of a packed and roaring crowd of high school basketball fans in blue and red, the Bakersfield Lions held off the Gainesville Bulldogs 75-66 on Thursday, Dec. 4, securing a statement win in a... -
Bakersfield National Junior Honor Society sponsor Destiny Johnson (center) and students, from left, (front row) Lesley Luna, Jaylene Swensen, Allie Hollingshad, Ryder Black (back row) Massey Hayes, Trigger Schab. Also participating, but not pictured, were Mr. Jordan Grigg and the FFA. Photo courtesy of Bakersfield School.November 26, 2025Drivers on Highway 101 near Bakersfield High School may have recently spotted an unusual sight: clusters of cheerful teenagers in neon vests combing the roadsides with trash bags in hand and plenty... -
Gainesville’s Care to Learn coordinator Brenda Frye, left, and school social worker Misty Cullipher help with many of the efforts inside Gainesville’s new Community Resource Center including providing students in need with the free clothing and shoes shown here. Gainesville School staff members Nicole Wallace and Allisa West are also Gainesville Care to Learn liaisons.November 26, 2025Tucked away on the Gainesville School campus, a humble building hums with the energy of open hearts and open arms, a blessing both to the students who rely on its services and to the devoted staff...
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