Ozark School District announced that Ozark High School (OHS) senior Gabriel Wheeler has been named a National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist. Gabriel was selected as a semi-finalist based on his performance on the PSAT last school year. more

Thousands of people braved the heat this past weekend to attend the 50th annual Ozark Craft Fair at the Finley River Park. About 350 vendors were set up for the festival, providing an array of arts, crafts, food and more for people to enjoy. more

On Wednesday, Oct. 2, the county elected officials hosted an appreciation fish fry lunch for all Christian County Employees on the South Lawn of the Historic Courthouse on the Ozark Square. more

Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, a non-profit organization based out of St. Louis that plants and grows trees, delivered a truckload of trees on Thursday, Oct. 3 that will soon be planted in Ozark parks and other neighboring communities. Spire employees unloaded the new trees at the Ozark Community Center and various parks and recreation employees picked up the plants to bring them to their final destinations. more

The Ozark vs. Nixa Mayors Challenge Blood Drive, held at the end of last month, saw Ozark Mayor Don Currence and Nixa Mayor Jarad Giddens rally the residents in their communities to donate blood. more

The inaugural Ozark Guns and Hoses Charity Softball Game is set to take place Oct. 12, 2024. This event will feature a thrilling matchup between the firefighters of the Ozark Fire Protection District and the officers of the Ozark Police Department. Held at the Ozark Mountain Sports Complex (4400 N. 19th St., Ozark), this event promises to bring together friends and families from across the Ozarks community for a day of entertainment and supporting our local heroes. more

A First Saturday Art Show will be held at Lucid TLC Art Gallery/Studio located at 111 S. Main St. in Nixa this Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Roger Lewellen is the October featured artist and will have a series of raptor photos he has taken all over the U.S. more

Earlier this year, the Christian County Lions Club installed new officers for the 2024/2025 year. more

An Ozark man and a Springfield man have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. more

Judge Laura Johnson sustained a motion to set bond for defendant Matthew Dedmon on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Dedmon is the alleged suspect in the shooting on the Ozark Square on May 28, 2022. more

McDonald’s of Ozark will celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day today, Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in partnership with local law enforcement agencies. This national one-day event brings local police officers and citizens together — over coffee — to discuss community issues and build relationships in a safe environment. more

Last week, Nixa Public Schools received bomb threats at both High Pointe Elementary and Espy Elementary, joining the ranks of other school districts receiving similar threats, which, thankfully, turned up empty. more

George Washington said one of the most important things we can teach students is to be good citizens; that’s one of the many reasons Ozark School District Assistant Superintendent of Learning Dr. Craig Carson dresses up as George Washington each year on Sept. 17. more

The 9th annual Christian County Lions Club 5K Walk/Run was held this past Saturday, Sept. 21 in Ozark. more

Nixa’s Police Department is making plans for a new headquarters in 2026. After a thorough cost analysis, the City of Nixa has determined that building a new police facility at an alternative location is the best option. more

The Ozark Utopia Club is announcing that the 50th annual Ozark Craft Fair is back and celebrating its 50th anniversary in grand style. Taking place Oct. 4-6, 2024, this beloved annual event will bring together over 350 talented artisans and crafters from across the country, offering visitors a unique experience filled with handmade treasures. more

Justin Sullivan, middle school principal at Clever School District, has been named the 2024 Southwest Middle School Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (MoASSP). more

The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded $1.97 million in grant funds to the City of Ozark. The funds will extend and connect 17th and 18th Streets east of Highway 65, providing improved infrastructure and transportation connectivity to residents, businesses and users of the planned Chadwick Flyer regional trail system. more

Last month, on Aug. 24, the City of Billings held a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony at the city park. The festivities celebrated the new playground equipment and upgrades to the park. more

For the fifth consecutive year, the mayors of Nixa and Ozark are partnering with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) to host the Mayors Challenge Blood Drive. This friendly competition between two cities aims to see which community can rally the most blood donors, with a coveted traveling trophy awarded to the city with the highest turnout. Nixa took home the trophy last year. Who will take the title this year? more

Impact 100 Ozark met on Thursday, Sept. 5 for their Annual “Big Event” at Fremont Hills Country Club and gave away $53,000 in grants to six local project proposals. more

Dr. David Kelly, principal of Nixa High School, was named the Southwest Missouri Principal of the Year by the Southwest Missouri chapter of the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (MoASSP). more

In a ceremony that dates back to the 1800s, the Nixa Fire Protection District introduced its new fire truck with a wet down and push in ceremony on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. more

University of Missouri Extension will be partnering with Mercy and the Regional Arthritis Center at the end of October to offer Feel Better Now, a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. This program is for anyone (including family and caregivers) who has any ongoing health condition. more

September at the Christian County Library is all about creating memories, and the month kicked off with a special milestone, the library’s 68th birthday. Since 1956, the library has grown from one small branch with just 14,000 books into a vibrant library district serving the entire county. Celebrate this achievement by exploring everything the library has to offer this month. more