Who were the Baldknobbers?

The Baldknobbers have been a historic part of Christian County for more than a century. And while the group is well-known throughout southwest Missouri, who were the men? That’s a question that local historian Wayne Glenn hopes to answer.

• Nixa resident is making up for lost time
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• Make your vacation a safe one for pets
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• Fair brings family fun
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Ozark bullpen smothers Fair Grove

With weekend tournaments looming on the horizon, Ozark used its June 24 Springfield Area Baseball Association doubleheader with Fair Grove as a bullpen day. That strategy worked to perfection as the Tigers swept two, including an 11-3 win in the nightcap.

• Hogan transfers to Missouri State
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• Generals rough up Slap
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• Sweep success for Merchants
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Independence Day: Protecting freedom takes courage

Tradition demands that fireworks and barbecues be the order of the day this  Saturday as Christian County joins the rest of the country in celebrating  Independence Day, July 4.

• The good ole days of summer with Dad
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• July 4th more than fireworks—It’s Race Day
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David Charles Beezley

David Charles Beezley, 26, of Nixa, formerly of Springfield, passed away June 23, 2009. David was born Oct. 25, 1982, in Ardmore, Okla., the son of Charles and Glenace Lapham Beezley. He was a 2001 graduate of Kickapoo High School, a veteran of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, a life member of BASS, VFW and the NRA. He was presently a senior at Missouri State University.

• Tracy Lynn Wolfe-Goins
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• Mary Wilson
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• Thomas Richard “Dick” Lathrom
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