There’s not much more adorable than seeing 7- and 8-year-olds escort you to your table, take your order, prepare and deliver your food, clear your table and then collect payment. more

The first leases have been signed at River Ranch, the new family-friendly apartment community in Ozark. more

Over spring break, members of Ozark High School’s FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) competed in their state competition and finished with some impressive awards. Of the students who competed, five are advancing to nationals, which will be held in Denver in July. more

A general municipal election will be held in Christian County on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Christian County Headliner staff have reached out to the candidates in this upcoming election, offering an opportunity to explain their platform to their constituents. more

The 27th Annual NIXPO Business and Community Expo was held this past weekend on Mar. 18 at the Nixa High School. more

Xaniyah Williams, a 5th grader at Sparta Schools, received accolades from the Christian County Lions Club on Mar. 8, 2023, for the Lions Club International Peace Poster contest. more

Expect to see some green and flowers popping up soon in the custom moveable cedar planters recently installed on the Ozark Square. more

On Mar. 3, members of the Historic River District Design Committee and resident artist Larry Waggoner met with members of the Ozark Senior Center to discuss ideas for painting a mural on the long white wall at the Senior Center on the west side of NN across from Finley Farms. The group came up with an idea that will be presented at a follow-up meeting on Mar. 20 at the Senior Center. more

The Ozark Chamber of Commerce, with input and assistance from partnering Chambers of Commerce throughout the region, is spearheading a county-wide Under-40 program. more

Freedom’s Rest Family Violence Center has announced the upcoming move of its Neat Repeats Boutique Thrift Store location in Ozark. The organization operates a second location in Springfield, which opened in the fall of 2022. more

Christian County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. more

Ozark resident Chase Replogle published his first book, “The 5 Masculine Instincts” on March 1, 2022. He has since gone on to talk about his book on various podcasts and over zoom conversations, including with The 700 Club, Focus on the Family, The Eric Metaxas Show and more. Earlier this year, he traveled to New York City to film a spot on Good Morning America to promote his new book. more