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Ozark Russell Stover store to close

A stop full of sweet treats will close in Ozark as part of a corporate reorganization.

With better courtroom attitude, Man to serve 10 years for stealing motorcycle

His body language and attitude were different this time, so a judge agreed to a plea that will send Cory Hamilton to prison for 10 years.

State of the State: Missouri governor continues workforce development, infrastructure themes

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s State of the State Address was a continuation of a message already familiar to Christian County leaders and business owners.

Read the January 15, 2020 digital edition of Christian County Headliner News - Local News For Ozark, Missouri

Get the latest news, sports, obituaries, and special interest features in this January 15, 2020 edition of Christian County Headliner News.

New trial date, new venue in Nixa homicide case

Todd Blankenship is in a different jail, and it appears that is where he will stay until his trial concludes in late 2020.

Nelson receiving confirmation daily SBU good fit for him

Ozark grad Quinn Nelson agrees some people might call Bolivar boring. But he likes it that way, as a Southwest Baptist hoopster looking to maximize his four years as a Bearcat.

Becoming a Soldier: Trainees forge new identity

Pvt. Rhys Bullington and Pfc. Katelyn Castro are currently in the second of three phases — Anvil — of U.S. Army Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood.

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Obituaries

James R. Carey, Jr.

Funeral services for James Carey were at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.15, 2020, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Jerry Loveland … Read more

Don E. Fenley

Funeral services for Don Fenley was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark . Burial followed in Highlandville … Read more

Billy Joe Essick

A visitation will be held from 12-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at Spokane … Read more

Donald R. Watts

Celebration of life services for Donald R. Watts, 74, of Ozark will be held Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the Ozark Assembly of God, Oza… Read more

Sports

Genzler, Clever clip Eagles in Crane Tournament semifinal win

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CRANE — Taylor Genzier has used his time as a spectator to emerge as a shot-blocker at the Crane Tournament this week. With Clever playing in the nightcap both Tuesday and Thursday, the 6-foot-7 center has been able to scout the referees.

Tigers blow out hosts in opener at Sedalia Smith-Cotton tourney

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SEDALIA — Ozark’s boys basketball team reached the 80-point mark for the second time this week while winning its opening-round matchup at the Sedalia Smith-Cotton/McDonald’s Classic on Thursday.

Sparta Tournament highlights

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Sparta's Alyssa Diers completes a pass against Blue Eye in the Sparta Tournament championship game Wednesday.

Sparta overcomes scoreless third quarter, but can't shake 22 turnovers

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The renewal of the Blue Eye-Sparta rivalry got off to a memorable start Wednesday, with the Lady Bulldogs winning the Sparta Tournament championship game 49-46 on a 3-pointer by former Nixa middle-schooler Riley Arnold.

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Education

Nixa High School honored by College Board

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Nixa High School received the AP District Honor Roll designation for the 2018-2019 school year.

Tiger Tones: Ozark choirs combine for perfect harmony

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Class is out for the day, but beautiful voices can be heard wafting through a school’s hallways. At first it sounds like children singing a simple chorus, and then the harmony starts.