Once every five years or so, we get a new television. Sometimes it's because we actually need one – like that summer when a lightning strike electrocuted several of our appliances. But most of the time, it's because Tom starts reading about the incredible picture quality on the newest TV screens, and he just can't stand it anymore. He needs to see it for himself. more

The Ozark School District is excited to announce the promotion of Dr. Anna Thurman from Director of Interventions to Executive Director of Student Services for the 2025-26 school year. This promotion not only recognizes Thurman’s leadership and dedication but also reflects a strategic realignment of responsibilities that will result in cost savings for the district. more

This has been the type of weekend I don't care for. The next two days are going to be no better. A good time to stay inside if you can! Zero and below make things happen that none of us like. It does make utility bills higher, but I, for one, am glad to have those. more

Few sounds in winter are more unwelcome than that of a pitchfork scraping the hay loft floor. more

The Christian County sector of the University of Missouri Extension is holding elections for council members. Voting begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, and ends at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30. more

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The Nixa Chamber of Commerce is holding a Resumé workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 3:30 p.m. at the Nixa Community Branch Library, 208 N McCroskey St. more

The following events are happening at your local library in January. For more information or to register, please call 417-724-6100 or visit christiancountylibrary.org/newsletter more

The City of Nixa recently released artist renderings of what the City’s new police facility will look like. According to information provided by Summer Rascoll, director of communications, the new building will be located on five acres of land found at Leann Dr. and Highway 14; the City purchased the land for $155,000. The facility will measure “approximately 22,000 square feet, with room left for future growth” and will cost about $15 million. Rascoll said the City will break ground on the building in August, and construction is expected to last about 14 months. The new police building is being paid for through funds raised by a three-quarter-of-a-cent sales tax that voters passed in April of 2023. more

Lena Irene Stewart, a former Nixa High School teacher, managed to avoid prison time with a plea bargain that saw her plead guilty on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, to a single amended charge of Second Degree sexual abuse, a Class A misdemeanor, for which she was given a suspended imposition of sentence and two years of supervised probation. In return for her guilty plea, six other counts against Stewart, including three counts of sexual contact with a student, two counts of Second Degree statutory sodomy, and one count of First Degree sexual misconduct, were dismissed. more

In the Dec. 25, 2024 edition of Christian County Headliner News, the City of Ozark was incorrectly identified as the organizer of Friday Night Lights. The event was actually organized by the Historic River District and Christian County; the City played a supporting role. more

In the quietness of the early morning, he sat staring out the window at the first winter snow. The thermometer out the window showed that the temperature was in the mid-teens again, as it had been for several mornings lately. At least it was not windy and causing single-digit wind chills. What happened to global warming? more

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Airman First Class “A1C” George Harry Erder, Jr., age 88, from St. Louis, Mo., passed away on Jan. 13, 2025, with his daughters and son-in-law by his side in his home in Nixa, Mo. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from August 1956 to August 1962 for the country he loved. more

Della Stine Waymack, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Jan. 16, 2025, at the age of 98. Born on June 20, 1926, to EJ and Dora (Tunnell) Adams, Della lived a full and beautiful life, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and creativity. more

James Dean Anthony Means more

James Nelson Carnes, 86, of Rogersville, Missouri passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in his home with his loving family by his side. Jim, as he was fondly known as, was born Aug. more

James “Jim” Bryant, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at the age of 85 on Jan. 6, 2025. Born on Nov. 5, 1939, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, Jim was the son of Kenneth and Virginia Bryant. During his senior year, his family moved to Nixa, Mo., where he graduated with the Nixa High School Class of 1957. more

Regina Gail Johns of Nixa was born July 13, 1949, to Earl E. and Juanita (Phipps) Bilyeu in Greeley, Colorado where her father was attending college. She died at her home on Jan. 9, 2025. more

A former Ozark High School JROTC instructor is accused of sexually assaulting a female student and giving her alcohol. Richard Haney, 52, is charged with sexual contact with a student and supplying liquor to a minor. more

The Nixa Senior Center is holding its semi-annual breakfast fundraiser, silent auction and raffle. The breakfast will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 9-11 a.m. at the Nixa Senior Center at 404 S. Main Street. They will serve sausage gravy and biscuits, hashbrowns, bacon, scrambled eggs, blueberry muffins, and breakfast drinks. The cost will be $7/person. The silent auction begins at 9 a.m. and the winners will be announced at 11 a.m. more

Ozark School District continued its more than decade-long tradition of receiving a clean audit report from an independent auditor. more

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There will be a trivia night fundraiser in the Divine Mercy Hall at the St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 5 p.m. Join the church for a fun night of pop-culture and general knowledge trivia benefitting their Youth Trip to the National Catholic Youth Conference. Heavy appetizers and drinks will be provided. Dessert options will be available at the dessert silent auction. Childcare is available. The cost is $25 per individual, who will be assigned to a team, or $125 for a six-person team. For more information and to register, contact the Parish Office at 417-581-6328. The church is located at 1796 N State Hwy NN in Ozark. more

First it was pocket knives more