Come together with  (FMO) to thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country this Saturday, May 19, to celebrate Armed Forces Day at the market.
“FMO will be flying red, white and blue in honor of our local Ozarks military and vendors will be offering specials and discounts to past and present military,” said FMO Market Manager Lane McConnell. “We are very pleased to have the American Legion and VFW in our community booths at market.”

By Kathee Baird
The two deputies who arrested Crane alderwoman Jessica White on May 5th have filed a lawsuit for defamation of character.
Attorney Richard Crites, who is also a reserve deputy for the Stone County Sheriff’s Office, says his clients, Deputies Taylor Jenkins and Brandon Flack, were only doing their job when they were assaulted by Jessica White. White’s husband, Jordan, and her father-in-law Donny “Stick” White were charged for interfering with an arrest.
 The attorney for the Whites, John Dale Wiley, who is also named in the defamation lawsuit, issued a statement last week to the news media saying the arrests of the White’s were uncalled for and they were the victim’s of police brutality.

4 FINI Inc. has announced the star-studded line-up for its highly popular Country Throwdown Tour. The third-annual, outdoor amphitheater trek will feature an impressive lineup that will deliver energy-packed, exhilarating performances to eager country fans in 20 cities.

Joining headliner Gary Allan, recording artists Josh Thompson, Eric Paslay, and Sunny Sweeney round out the high-profile lineup for the nationwide country music tour that will kick off in Gulfport, Mississippi on May 18 and run through July 8.  Special guests on many tour stops, Rodney Atkins (June 1-30) and Justin Moore(May 18-27)willjoin the roster of superstars and newcomers for the ultimate country music experience.

Here’s your chance to win a FREE ticket! Simply leave a comment as to why YOU should win at the end of this story. One lucky winner will be going to the show on us!

America’s, and the world’s most popular card game, poker, is finding new life online as people from around the world compete in real time against opponents.
There are several variety poker games including Omaha Poker, Texas Hold-em Poker, 5 Card Draw and Seven Card Stud. Deciding which to play is actually part of the fun. When you play online, you can quickly discover which game best suits your style of play and which one gives you the best “comfort level.”
The primary objective of poker is to win the pot and in doing so, make a little extra cash while enjoying an age old game of cards with others.
In most cases, online poker venues encourage potential players to reap the benefits of online poker by offering a poker download as well as other useful poker software. In many cases the downloads are free and enhance the player’s online experience. Many sites are generous in their offers of poker tips on all varieties of poker and the types of tournaments that may be played as well.

Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks hosts their annual Pink in the Park, Springfield Cardinals game at Hammons Field. Come to the game and see all the players wearing their pink jerseys. Also participate in the silent auction including the Springfield Cardinals player’s autographed pink jerseys and 50 more coveted items.