Bill Hossman is the friendly face behind the wheel of the Ozark County OATS bus, a riding-sharing public transportation company that picks up Ozark County residents from their homes and takes them to various towns for shopping, doctor’s appointments, visits with family and friends and more. Times photo/Jessi Dreckman

The Dora JAG team is advancing to the national competition after doing well at the state convention. They are pictured here with Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson (center) at the state convention. Pictured, from left, are: JAG sponsor Mrs. Amanda McKee, Calli Dobbs (10th grader), Karly Bettis (9th grader), First Lady Parson, Tierra Mitchell (10th grader), Madison Howell (11th grader) and Addi Simpson (9th grader).

Bakersfield Lady Lions senior softball player Alexis Mcghee swings at a pitch during a March 19 game against the Gainesville Lady Bulldogs, while Gainesville catcher Emory Warden plays behind the plate. The Lady Lions took the win, 7-4. photo by Karla Smith