For over 50 years, a huge oak tree stood near the corner of our house. Two oak trees had grown together at the trunk many years ago. It was massive in circumference and stood over 80 feet tall. The shade over our house and the oxygen it produced were invaluable to us. The fall colors added beauty to our yard. more

Nancy Katherine Ritchey more

Darrell Preston Mills more

Ronald Wehling, of Nixa, Missouri., passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on April 24, 1935, in Beecher, Illinois., to Elmer and Margaret Wehling. Ronald grew up in Beecher and graduated from Beecher High School before attending the University of Illinois in Champagne, Illinois. more

If you are like me, you do not watch or listen to our negative news much anymore. So, you might have missed this. more

Spring is a time to be on the lookout for colorful birds, blooming plants… and wildfires. more

Ozark High School is proud to announce that seniors Savannah Miller and Amelia Cazier have been recognized in the prestigious 2025 Missouri Scholars 100 program, a statewide initiative that honors the top academic students in Missouri. Savannah has been selected as one of the top 100 scholars, and Amelia has received an Honorable Mention for their outstanding academic achievements. more

Nixa, Mo. - The Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) are partnering together to host a blood drive at the 29th NIXPO Business Showcase on Saturday, March 22. CBCO is the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities. The NIXPO blood drive will take place during the showcase at Nixa High School located in the Auxiliary Gym, 514 S. Nicholas Road. Drive hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. more

St. Louis, Mo. - As the weather warms up and people begin planning their spring home improvement projects, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) can help you find a trustworthy business to get the job done. more

Roberta Mae Curtis more

Terry D. Vance CMSGT (RET) USAF, age 81, of Ozark, Mo., passed away Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Terry was born on Nov. 18, 1943, in Cave City, Arkansas, the son of Euric and Maude Vance. Terry and his twin brother were the seventh and eighth of nine children. more

Mary Frances Williams more

Randall Arthur Ross, 64, of Ozark, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025. Randall was born on April 11, 1960, in Starkville, Mississippi, as a proud twin. more

Charles Vokracka more

Manuel Camacho more

Doug Harwell more

We always planted potatoes on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, when I was a boy on the farm. more

My husband and I were born five years and two days apart in March. Since it’s birthday season again, here are 52 things I’ve noticed about turning 52. more

On Friday, Feb. 28, Tropical Smoothie Cafe® kicked off the Sunshine for Teachers recognition program to reward and honor up to 20 inspiring educators who are spreading sunshine in their classrooms and communities. In May, one grand prize winner will receive a summer getaway worth up to $10,000 and free smoothies for a year. Parents, teachers, families, and the school community are encouraged to nominate their favorite teacher at www.sunshineforteachers.com. more

The Ozark Fire Protection District (OFPD) will hold its 2025 Citizens Fire Academy starting in April. The course will be 11 weeks long and is open to anyone living or working in Christian County. more

Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) are trained to take care of themselves and then help others in their communities for the first three days following a disaster. This is when debris-clogged or damaged roads, disrupted communications, or a high volume of calls may prevent access by emergency response personnel. The purpose of CERT training is to provide citizens with the basic skills required to handle virtually all their own needs and then to be able to respond to their communities’ needs in the aftermath of a disaster. more

An Ozark couple were booked into the Greene County Jail on Monday, March 10, on behalf of the Pettis County Sheriff’s Office. Michael Todd Williams, 56, and his wife Cherita Dawn Williams, 53, are each charged with one count of felony stealing. more

There has been a super amount of excitement in and around our community for a few weeks. Our two basketball teams qualified to play in the State playoffs in Columbia over the weekend. The last game the girls played they beat by just one point (one couldn't get closer than that). The last game the boys played, they beat 52 to 73. The kids and their many fans are going to have great memories for many years. Congratulations to everyone. Now is the time to celebrate! Lots of parties in the near future. I was really glad that folks who were at games kept putting what was happening on Facebook. I, for one, enjoyed every game I went to. more

Johnnie Calvin Nichols, Jr., age 73, of Nixa, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born on March 1, 1952, in Yuba City, Calif., to Johnnie Calvin Nichols, Sr. and Daisy Nichols. more

St. Louis, Mo. As the days get longer and homeowners start to plan their spring landscaping, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips for finding a trusted lawn care or landscaping service. more