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Parents spend billions of dollars a year on their back-to-school and college shopping. Many retailers capitalize on the rush to get ready by running big back-to-school sales. “It’s easy to get overwhelmed by back-to-school shopping season, whether it’s by your child’s supply list or the ads that are ubiquitous this time of year,” said Stephanie

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) introduced the Combating the Persecution of Christians in China Act, to hold accountable senior officials of the Chinese Communist Party who are responsible for persecuting Christians in China.  At introduction, this legislation has compiled 35 cosponsors. “Across China, the Chinese Communist Party is disgracefully committing human rights abuses and persecuting Christians

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) introduced the No CRT for Our Military Kids Act to prevent funding for the teaching of Critical Race Theory (CRT) in schools on our military bases around the globe. “Children of our service members should never be taught that the country their mom or dad is fighting for is inherently bad,”

by Chris Six, Sarah Scarlett, and Brian Calfano Missouri is celebrating 200 years this year and to honor that, OzarksFirst is taking a look at the past 200 years and what has made Missouri significant all this time. OzarksFirst Political Analyst Dr. Brian Calfano met with a former history teacher turned Missouri’s Senior Senator, Roy

For college freshmen leaving home for the first time, summer can be a frenzied time of shopping for dorm room essentials, packing up clothes and saying goodbye to high school friends. In the midst of this hustle and bustle, parents need to make time to talk to their students about money and protecting themselves against

The United States House of Representatives passed Representative Long’s MEDIA Diversity Act. “I am thrilled to have led this effort to get this important piece of bipartisan legislation through the House of Representatives,” said Congressman Long. “There are simply too many barriers to entry into media for those who are socially disadvantaged. This is an

by Cassie Downs, Christian Blogger I can hear it. The soft whisper of the Holy Spirit speaking to my heart. A whisper penetrating deep in my heart, my soul, and my bones. It’s like a fire burning on my insides. That feeling of knowing, really knowing. There is no guesswork needed because I’m SO sure

An Ozark man pleaded guilty in federal court today to assaulting a postal carrier who was delivering his mail. Peter Harrington, 55, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to one count of assaulting an employee of the United States. By pleading guilty today, Harrington admitted that he assaulted a U.S. Postal carrier

A Carl Junction man pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to the sexual exploitation of a 14-year-old victim. Damion Spillman, 28, pleaded guilty before U.S. Chief Magistrate Judge David P. Rush to the sexual exploitation of a child. By pleading guilty, Spillman admitted  to enticing a 14-year-old victim to give him a pornographic video and

Unemployment, evictions, foreclosures: The economic uncertainties COVID-19 created for many families have countless consumers on the move. Many may be looking for storage units to facilitate these changes in living situation. It’s important to find a trustworthy storage facility, especially for prized possessions or antiques. Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises doing careful research before committing