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Hunter is pictured here with, from left (front row): sister Stella, mother April and father Todd; (back row) aunt Jessica Blackburn, cousins Regan and Hudson and uncle Gabe Blackburn; grandfather Robert Klineline, grandmother Jackie Klineline, brother Chase and grandmother Juanita Luna.
Gainesville High School 2025 graduate Hunter Luna recently signed to play baseball at Missouri State University-West Plains. “I’m extremely proud of Hunter,” GHS Head Coach Blake Hobbs said. “He accomplished a lot while he was here. He was a three-time district champion, hit eighth for us when we...

Now retired after working 32 years at Gainesville Schools, Jody Argabright is shown here at her family’s stockyards near Atwood, Kansas, where she has moved to make it more convenient to visit her children and grandchildren.
Jody Argabright, who retired after working as a school nurse for 32 years, said she "really enjoyed" working with the students. "We had fun," she said. And also, she adds, "They taught me a lot." A Kansas native, Jody has Licensed Practical Nurse credentials. "Actually, I say I have an LPN and a...
The last of Ozark County’s four high schools held commencement ceremonies Friday, May 16, graduating the class of 2025.  Gainesville High School’s graduation was held in the gym at the school.  Billy Pippin gave the keynote address, and Gainesville valedictorian Makenzie Horton and salutatorian...
Three of Ozark County’s four high schools have held their commencement ceremonies this year, graduating the class of 2025.  Dora High School held its ceremony on Friday, May 2, with Rick Frazier giving a commencement speech. Dora valedictorian Kayden Jones and salutatorian Cade Nold also addressed...
Golfers from Bakersfield, Gainesville and Lutie High Schools will participate in the upcoming district meets next week.  Bakersfield and Gainesville will participate in the class 1 district 1 meet at the Redfield Golf Course in Eugene.  Lutie will compete in the class 1 district 3 meet at the...
Track and field athletes from Ozark County are putting in their final workouts this week as they prepare to compete in their respective district tournaments on Friday, May 10. Bakersfield and Dora High Schools will travel to Dexter to take part in the class 1 district 1 meet, while Gainesville will...

Jennifer Garrison
Amanda Vandewalle and Jennifer Garrison tied, winning both of the two open seats on the Lutie School Board during the April 8 General Municipal Election. The unofficial results received from the Ozark County Clerk's office showed the following votes cast: • Jennifer Garrison (incumbent), 81...

Sally Hambelton
Sally Hambelton, Dakota Nash and Jeffrey Lane won the three open seats in the Gainesville School District's school board election during the April 8 General Municipal Election.   Hambelton and Nash won the two open 3-year term seats on the board. The unofficial results from the Ozark County Clerk's...

Derik Collins
Derik Collins and Shelby Nold won the two open seats on the Dora School Board during the April 8 General Municipal Election. The unofficial results received from the Ozark County Clerk's office showed the following votes cast: • Shelby Nold (incumbent), 51 votes, 29.82% • Dylan Leroy (...

Joseph Vaughan
Joseph Vaughan, Austin Lamb and Stanton Cory Lamb won the three open seats in the Bakersfield School District's school board election during the April 8 General Municipal Election. Vaughan and Austin Lamb won the two open 3-year term seats on the board. The unofficial results from the Ozark...

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