Around The Ozarks Mornings
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About the Show
Rise and shine with Around the Ozarks Mornings, weekdays from 5am to 10am! Kick off your weekday morning with the perfect mix of country hits from the 90’s and 2000’s, Ozarks stories, and community vibes. Tune in to the Around the Ozarks Quick Cast, catch local agriculture updates with Brownfield Ag News, and stay in the loop with Ethan and Sara Forhetz and ATO News. Plus, grab your Country Music Minute and a splash of Morning Tea to start your day with a smile.
It’s Around the Ozarks Mornings — only on The Ozarks Best Country, 105.1 The Bull.
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The weather is warming up, and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board is officially ramping up for a busy summer season! Whether you’re looking to get on the field, land a summer job, or find the perfect camp for your kids, there’s something for everyone: Summer Sports Leagues: Don’t miss out! Registration for summer baseball and softball […] […]
Dust off your leg warmers and neon—the Purple Party is back! This high-energy, 80s-themed bash is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Harmony House, which is celebrating an incredible 50 years of serving survivors in our community. Grace sat down with Carl and Quinlan to talk about why this “rock show” atmosphere is so vital […] […]
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield is hosting its 26th Annual Steak & Steak Dinner on April 7th at University Plaza. NFL champion Rob Gronkowski is the guest of honor to help support a mission that reaches nearly 6,000 local youth every year. Grace sat down with Amber Alcorn to talk about how this massive night fuels […] […]
Justin Raef is a fifth-generation dairyman and poultry producer from Lebanon, Missouri, whose family has been working the same land since 1916. He brings a collection of stories that define the grit of rural life, including the time he was only eight years old and sneaking out of the house at 4:00 AM to beat […] […]
Join Grace from as she sits down with Sara Karnes from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) to explore the exciting lineup of events happening this month. Whether you’re a nature lover, a hobbyist, or just looking for a fun family outing, there’s something for everyone in the Ozarks. Virtual Learning from Anywhere Can’t make […] […]
Agriculture doesn’t move without trucks… and most of us never think about that. In this episode, Jamie Johansen talks with Jared Flinn, co-founder of BulkLoads, about the side of agriculture that keeps everything running behind the scenes. Jared shares how working in grain logistics opened his eyes to a bigger opportunity: helping small, independent trucking […] […]
Owning a home can change everything for a family. 🏠 In this episode of Around the Ozarks Community Corner, Grace sits down with Laura Winstead and Kristin McDaniel from Habitat for Humanity of Springfield to talk about how they’re helping local families build strength, stability, and long-term security through affordable homeownership. Habitat doesn’t just build houses. Families go through financial […] […]
There’s something really special happening inside several Springfield elementary schools. Grace sits down with Kelly Baldwin from Cents of Pride, a nonprofit that partners with 16 local schools to reward students for positive behavior and attendance with “Pride Bucks”. Once a month, those students get to shop in a school store stocked with everything from fun […] […]
You’ve heard his name, but now it’s time for his story. Jamie Johansen sits down with former Missouri Governor Mike Parson for his first in-depth interview like this since leaving office. In a wide-ranging, personal conversation, Governor Parson opens up about where he came from, growing up on a small farm in Hickory County, and […] […]
🌶️ It’s almost time for one of Springfield’s biggest (and tastiest) traditions, the Sertoma Chili Cook-Off! Grace Gooley sits down with Kelley Lace from the Springfield Sertoma Club to talk about what makes this event such a community favorite. Picture it: more than 60 chili teams, live music from The Mixtapes and many more… all […] […]
February might be the month of love, but in the Ozarks, it’s also packed with wild opportunities to learn, explore, and have a little fun outdoors. In this episode of In the Weeds on Around the Ozarks Mornings, Grace sits down with Sara Karnes from the Missouri Department of Conservation to talk about everything happening across the state this month, […] […]
🚒🚀 There’s always something new to discover at the Discovery Center of Springfield! Grace Gooley sits down with Hunter Bartelt to talk about the newest additions to Discovery Town, including the brand-new Fire Station 3.14, a soon-to-open custom playhouse, and an upcoming pediatric clinic exhibit designed to help kids feel comfortable with medical care. Hunter […] […]
💘 February is packed with fun around the Springfield–Greene County Park Board! Grace Gooley chats with Jenny Fillmer Edwards about the Annual Daddy–Daughter Dance coming up February 21st, this year themed “Passport for Two.” It’s a night filled with music, memories, and a chance for dads and daughters to “travel the world” together. Jenny also […] […]
💙 Too often, when we think of homelessness, we picture adults… but right here in the Ozarks, there are teens and children without a safe place to go. In this episode of Around the Ozarks Community Corner, Grace Gooley sits down with Michelle and Tim from KVC Missouri, a nonprofit providing shelter and support for youth and […] […]
Every child deserves a safe place to sleep, but for many families in Missouri, that isn’t always possible. In this episode of Around the Ozarks Community Corner, Grace Gooley sits down with Shayla Jenkins and Erin Stieff from A Bed for Izzy, a local nonprofit providing safety beds for children and adults with developmental disabilities […] […]
Even though this week is fooling us, winter weather is officially here in the Ozarks, and being prepared can make all the difference when the temperatures drop. ❄️ Grace Gooley sits down with Nicolette Zangara from the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management to talk about what to keep in your car during cold-weather months, […] […]
How K9s for Camo is Changing Three Lives at a Time 🐾 K9s for Camo is changing lives in the Ozarks in ways that go far beyond what most people realize. The nonprofit rescues shelter dogs, partners with inmates at the Jefferson City Correctional Center to train them, and then matches each one with a veteran or […] […]
Crisis Cold Weather Shelters with CPO ❄️ As the temperatures drop, too many of our neighbors are left without a warm place to go. Community Partnership of the Ozarks (CPO) is stepping up once again with their Crisis Cold Weather Shelters, providing safe overnight spaces for those experiencing homelessness, and they need our help to […] […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this week on Around the Ozarks: Community Corner, Grace Gooley sits down with Harmony House’s Carl and Quinlan to talk about iCare. A powerful local movement that’s changing lives across the Ozarks. Now in its 11th year, iCare started with a simple question: Would you ask if someone […] […]
Hasbro is giving us a chance to vote on old retired tokens, and possibly bring them back to the game! Which do you think needs to be restored out of these picks: Money Bags, Iron, Horse and Rider, Racecar, Thimble, or Wheel Barrow. You can also pick which of the current tokens need to go bye […] […]
SHANIA TWAIN’s “You’re Still the One “is featured in the new trailer for the forthcoming Channing Tatum comedy Dog. Tatum plays an Army Ranger who is tasked with bringing Lulu, a military working dog, down the Pacific Coast in time to attend her handler’s funeral. […]
The world is crazy right now- supply chain issues, higher food prices and now higher entertainment prices! Netflix just upped their prices and the new billing starts soon! Basic Plan- the cost is going up from $8.99 to $9.99 Standard Plan- $13.99 to $15.49 Premium Plan is up TWO BUCKS, from $17.99 to $19.99. […]
Major carriers are racing to get your packages delivered before Saturday! Shipping Deadlines for this week! UPS Second day delivery- deadline is Wednesday Dec. 22 UPS “Next Day” is Thursday Fed Ex Grounds last day Is Wednesday Fed-Ex Overnight Ground is Thursday Amazon last day to order is Thursday Amazon’s last day for “same day” […] […]
There is a Cream Cheese shortage because of a cyber attack on one of the cream cheese producers! Kraft has a great 2 day promotion- on Friday and Saturday if you buy a desert for 20 bucks or under- Kraft will foot the bill. This is only good for the first 18 thousand who sign […] […]
Lululemon just opened in the Battlefield Mall! The once “pop up” retail space in Brentwood Center north moved across the street recently. LuLuLemon sells apparel and accessories for yoga, running, training and sports. You can find LuluLemon near Sephora and White House Black Market, its housed in the former Banana Republic space, They are open […] […]
What’s the NEW business in the Ozarks? Check this out! Springfield is a “giving” city! With donations the second phase of “Eden Village” just opened last week. Eden Village 2 is the new living space for those deemed chronically homeless or have physical disabilities. There are 24 colorful houses, and will be available to those […] […]
This month we can enjoy some fun and festivities. Check this out: National Cookie Day is this Saturday . . . National Ice Cream Day is the 13th . . . Ugly Sweater Day is the 17th . . . the first day of winter is December 21st . . . Festivus is the 23rd […] […]
The holiday program — “Operation Santa” from the U.S. Postal service is up and running! This special program will have the chance to make the 2021 holiday season special for families and children that are in need. For the last 3 weeks USPS has been delivering letters from all across the United States to Santa’s […] […]
How about a delicious gourmet soda? Welcome, “Fizz Sips-N-Sweets Food truck!” The yummy addictive drinks can be found inside a food truck at 2336 South Campbell. Gourmet Soda is the new “trend” and one of the most ordered “Fizz Sips-N-Sweets” flavors, is called the “Butter Beer”! What is exactly is in a “Butter Beer?” This […] […]
Now that you’ve taken down the Christmas decorations, stockings and tree skirt, you notice, they aren’t as clean and vibrant in color as they were last year. How do you clean those stockings? Here’s what to know. How to wash holiday stockings Stockings come in a variety of materials, learn more here: Velvet: Stockings made […] […]
It won’t be long before we finally get to watch 1883 on Paramount +! New Trailers are out- this looks steamy for Tim and Faith! […]
Thanksgiving is largely about food. But if you don’t want to cook it, there’s nothing wrong with wanting the big meal and the trimmings without the sweat. Here are the chain restaurants in Springfield that will be open on Thanksgiving. Applebee’s Bob Evans Cracker Barrel Denny’s Golden Corral Logan’s Roadhouse […]


