KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A former Harrisonville, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for Social Security fraud and for committing perjury when he testified at his trial. more

Ozark High School band students hit a high note at the All-District Band auditions, with more students selected than from any other district—beating the next closest by a remarkable 20 students! Out of 725 participants from 44 school districts, Ozark students stood out for their exceptional talent with 39 students selected. more

On Oct. 11, Giselle Gonzalez, a childcare teacher at Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center, had to put her training into action, and it’s something the Eoff family is eternally grateful for. more

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Ozark, Missouri – The Ozark Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the 59th Annual Ozark Christmas Parade, proudly sponsored by "Jingle" coming this holiday season to the Ozark Mountain Sports Complex. This cherished community event will take place on Saturday, November 23rd, with the parade kicking off at 5:00 p.m. in Downtown Ozark. This year’s theme, Winter Wonderland, promises an enchanting evening for families and visitors alike! more

A ribbon cutting for Neat Repeats Boutique Thrift Store was held on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at 1936 W. Retail Ln., Ozark. The ceremony celebrated the store’s one year anniversary. more

Sheila Michaels has been named the Humanitarian of the Year for promoting literacy and access to information for youth and families in Christian County. more

Alli Walker takes her unique blend of country music to the Aetos Center for the Performing Arts in the Meridian Title Performance Hall on January 17 at p.m. more

The Ozark School District Board of Education made some big changes at the Oct. 24 board meeting, and they are hoping it will help the District make some big hires. more

The last competition of 2024 is currently on display in the Finley River Art Gallery, and it boasts 35 amazing entries. more

This musical comedy can be described as a Norman Rockwell painting come to life. Remembering the days when “The Saturday Evening Post” found its way into American homes and hearts, this Broadway style musical is fast and fun, yet offers a clear message of the true meaning of Christmas. Look into a world of ordinary Americans who need to rediscover their faith in Jesus and be reminded of what Christmas is really all about as they experience the Christmas Post. more

The Ozark Chamber of Commerce marked its 75th anniversary last Thursday at its monthly sold-out luncheon, honoring the Chamber’s lasting legacy and contributions to the local business community. Members, dignitaries and community leaders gathered to celebrate the milestone, reflecting on the Chamber’s foundation, achievements and future. more

Ozark High School (OHS) announced earlier this month that three OHS seniors — Amelia Cazier, Stephen Metcalf and Nathanael Martin — have been honored by the College Board for their academic excellence and exceptional performance on the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and AP Exams. more

The City of Ozark recently announced Cameron Smith has been appointed as the new assistant city administrator. The Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Monday night, Oct. 21, 2024, to approve the recommendation from City Administrator Eric Johnson. more

Nixa and Ozark Tractor Supply Company stores each hosted a Hometown Heroes event this past Saturday, Oct. 26. The events were held in conjunction with a nationwide program from the company that honored military service members, veterans and first responders. more

Ask a South Elementary third grader what the three branches of government are, and chances are they will not only be able to tell you, but they can give you real-world examples. That is because, during the month of September, students learned about the state of Missouri, including the history, the Constitution, how the government is run and how it functions with checks and balances. more

The Ozark Fire Protection District beat out the Ozark Police Department 19-12 at the inaugural Ozark Guns and Hoses Charity Softball Game on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. more

Ozark Junior High School (OJH) hosted its second annual Team Day on Sept. 20, an event designed to foster teamwork, school spirit and a sense of belonging among students. The day focused on bringing students together to learn the importance of collaboration in a fun and engaging way, while also helping them bond with their teams. more

Ozark High School's choir students hit a high note at the 2024 South Central All-District Honor Choir auditions on Sept. 21. A remarkable 28 students were selected, with nine earning spots in the top 25 of their voice parts — qualifying them for a shot at the prestigious All-State Choir. more

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