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OZARK'S PARKER ELLIOTT zeroes in on a ball-carrier.
All-state linebacker Elliott confident Tigers' work about to be rewarded
As much as Ozark linebacker Parker Elliott is looking forward to playing college ball, he’s hardly looking past his senior season as a Tiger. Ozark is seeking its first winning season …
NIXA'S LANE MELTABARGER, right, secures a reception against Ozark in 7-on-7 action.
Eagles QB McKnight, TE Meltabarger already have a 'strong connection'
Nixa’s Adam McKnight and Lane Meltabarger have known of so many NFL quarterbacks and tight ends who are best friends that it’s only seemed natural they, too, have formed a tight …
OZARK'S LAINE EMMERTH carries the ball during a practice with Kickapoo.
Former quarterback Emmerth returns to Tigers' backfield, but at running back
Ozark has welcomed back Laine Emmerth as a running back. After sitting out his junior season a year ago, Emmerth is playing a new position as a senior. He’s receiving handoffs the first …
Local News

Aug. 6, 2024 Primary Election Candidate Q&A

A primary election will be held in Christian County on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. Christian County Headliner staff have reached out to the local government candidates in contested races in this upcoming election, offering an opportunity to explain their platform to their constituents.

City of Ozark opens virtual public house for corridors planning

The City of Ozark is nearing completion of the planning effort Onward Ozark: Planning Our Corridors. This planning process documents the community’s vision for the future growth, development, transportation and aesthetics of three pivotal corridors within the city: North State Highway NN, South 3rd Street/Highway 14, and South Street.
Rascoll-Jones

City of Nixa hires new Director of Communications

The City of Nixa recently announced the hiring of Summer Rascoll-Jones as the new Director of Communications. Rascoll-Jones will begin her role with Nixa on Aug. 5.
Blood inventory levels at Community Blood Center of the Ozarks are at an historic low, evidenced by this nearly empty blood inventory shelf.

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks in emergency need of blood

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities, is in emergency need of all blood types. Blood inventory levels are at an historic low, with less than a one-day supply available at the beginning of the week. Eligible donors are asked to give immediately at a Community Blood Center of the Ozarks blood drive or donor center.
Taylor Miller

69th Annual Ozark Booster Club Rodeo fills stands, awards scholarships

Spectators enjoyed cooler weather as they filled the stands — including a brand new third set of bleachers in front of the concessions — at the Ozark Booster Club Arena this past weekend to watch cowboys and cowgirls compete in the 69th Annual Ozark Booster Club Rodeo. Contestants tried their luck atop bucking bulls and horses, matched their brawn against steers, raced around barrels at top speeds and let their lariats fly in an attempt to rope calves.
News

Christian County Republican Central Committee files lawsuit against Christian County Clerk

The Christian County Republican Central Committee (CCRCC) has brought a lawsuit against Paula Brumfield, the Christian County Clerk.

Inaugural Boots, Badges & Bandages Blood Drive July 23 in Christian County

First responders across Christian County are uniting with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, plasma and platelets to patients at more than 45 area healthcare facilities, to host an inaugural Christian County Boots, Badges and Bandages Community Challenge Blood Drive on Tuesday, July 23.
Inman Choir, 2023-24 school year.

Nixa Choirs selected for highest state honor

Three Nixa Choirs were selected to perform at the Missouri Music Educators Association In-Service Workshop/Conference. This is the highest state honor a choir can receive. The Inman Intermediate Eagle Honors Choir, Nixa Junior High Varsity Tenor/Bass Choir and Nixapella from Nixa High School will take the stage in front of hundreds of Missouri music educators on Jan. 28-Feb. 1, 2025.
Whitley Farquhar performing the sitting fender on Choctaw.

Ozark Renegades to perform at 69th annual Ozark Boosters Club Rodeo

Bright, sparkling outfits flash in the arena lighting, as the riders perform daring feats on their swiftly moving steeds, standing, spinning and dragging from their horses’ backs, the crowd cheering them on. The Ozark Renegades trick riding team will once again perform during halftime at the Ozark Booster Club Pro Rodeo this Friday and Saturday at the Finley River Park.

Catholic Charities partners with Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks

Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri (CCSOMO) is teaming up with Breast Cancer Foundation (BCFO) in a mutually beneficial partnership that enhances support services for individuals and families in need in southwest Missouri.
OZARK'S ETHAN JOHNSON AND RUBEN ARVIZU compete in a tug-of-war at this week's Ozark Lineman Challenge.
In perhaps his final appearance at DE, Arvizu enjoys memorable encounter
If mega-heralded Jackson Cantwell goes on to become the college and NFL player those in the know feel he will be, Ruben Arvizu has a story he’ll be able to tell family and friends. At this …
NIXA GRAD JARET NELSON hit 24 home runs for Fort Scott (Kansas) this year.
D-I opportunities await, but former Eagle Nelson remains in waiting game
Back home in Nixa and beginning masonry work this week for a summer job, Jaret Nelson is doing his best to keep his mind occupied. He isn’t fretting too much about his not-too-distant …
Naugle makes it through two rounds and finishes in top 16 at Missouri Amateur
Nixa’s Noah Naugle made the round of 16 at the Missouri Golf Association’s upset-filled Missouri Amateur held last week at the St. Joseph Country Club. Naugle was among seven players …
OZARK'S TAYGEN SCOTT heads upfield after making a catch in 7-on-7 action.
Scott may be on his way to starting and starring for Tigers on both sides of ball
Taygen Scott didn’t take the route he envisioned himself following while making an impact on the varsity scene for the first time. An offensive-minded player throughout his formative years, …
OZARK'S LOGAN SMITH, right, blocks Tigers defensive lineman Jared Dalton.
Smith and his fellow offensive linemen happily welcome knee braces for Tigers
Ozark has joined the ever-growing group of schools offering knee braces for its offensive linemen, and the Tigers are glad for it. “Everyone is wearing them and liking them,” senior …
OZARK'S JAYDEN WASHINGTON listens to instructions from Tigers offensive line coach Jacob Gideon.
Tigers' Washington taking steps toward fulfilling potential as a 'demon on field'
As burgeoning Ozark offensive lineman Jayden Washington looks to make a name for himself, teammate Parker Elliott made a nickname for him. Washington’s moniker is Jay Breezy, as a …
Business

Ozark’s GW Coffee House receives grant

Main Street America, in a partnership with American Express’s Backing Small Businesses grant program supporting economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach, granted GW Coffee House in Ozark a $10,000 grant.

Ozark’s Venue on Brick awarded $34,000 grant

The Venue on Brick on the historic square in Ozark is one of 13 properties in Missouri to receive a Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant from Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) and the National Park Service.
Torgerson Design Partners’ new proposed building design.

Ozark Board of Aldermen decide on new downtown building design

The Ozark Board of Aldermen voted on a new building proposal for a vacant lot on the downtown Ozark square this past Monday, May 6. With three aye votes (Bruce Galloway, James Metcalf, David Snider) and three nay votes (Eddie Campbell, Jean Ann Hutchinson, RJ Flores), Mayor Don Currence broke the tie with an aye vote, carrying the motion to move forward with Torgerson Design Partners’ (TDP) new building proposal.

Impact 100 Ozark accepting grant applications through June 16

Impact 100 Ozark is seeking to offer transformational grants to organizations that can use the money to accomplish something big. Impact 100 Ozark will be issuing two grants in September, one for $14,000 and one for $35,000. These grants will be awarded to local non-profits or public entities by a vote of Impact 100 Ozark’s membership. Grant applications should not include funds for day-to-day operations, scholarships or to start a new non-profit organization. The organization encourages applicants to reach big, think big, think impactful.
Clear Creek Golf Car and Utility Vehicles is located at 5801 N. 21st St. in Ozark.

Clear Creek Golf Car acquires Ozark Golf Cars

In January, Clear Creek Golf Car and Utility Vehicles, a 45-year distributor for Club Car based out of Ozark, acquired Ozark Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles, marking its fourth acquisition in three years. With the addition of Ozark Golf Car’s Ozark and Clinton locations, Clear Creek Golf Car has expanded from two stores to 11 within the last five years, acquiring the Club Car distributor in Little Rock in early 2021, then the Club Car distributor of Oklahoma and an E-Z-GO dealer in Russellville, Arkansas, in 2023.
Education
The Ozark Board of Education voted to hire Robert Hedgecorth as the Executive Director of Finance & Business Operations at a special meeting March 4. The finance position became available following the hiring of Dr. Lori Wilson as the District’s superintendent in December. Wilson had been serving in dual roles as interim superintendent and chief financial officer.
Spokane R-VII announced Mr. Glen Johnson as the Spokane Middle School principal and Spokane R-VII Athletic Director for the 2024-2025 school year. Current principal, Dr. Joel Carey, is retiring at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
Ozark Middle School (OMS) was filled with laughter, joy and singing on March 8, 2024, as the Ozark community, state and local representatives, school and District staff and OMS choir students gathered to cut the official ribbon for the OMS storm shelter, classrooms, offices and new entrance.
The Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) Board of Trustees approved an additional $312,948 to expand the planned Agriculture and Electrical Distribution Systems Building at the Richwood Valley campus in Nixa. The building project will grow by nearly 3,000 square feet, bringing the facility’s total footprint to 19,600 square feet.
The State Board of Education (State Board) announced last week that Senator Karla Eslinger will assume the role as the state’s next commissioner for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) effective June 1, 2024, after concluding her work in the Missouri Senate during the 2024 legislative session.
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