Melissa (Missy) Anne Bisno more

Editor’s note: This article was first published on the Christian County Headliner website on Thursday, Feb. 26. It has since been updated to include events that have transpired since that time. more

The Ozark High School Cheerleading teams attained a new level of success at the Universal Cheerleaders Association’s (UCA) High School Nationals competition in Orlando, Fla., held from Feb. 6 through Feb. 8. Megan Adams, varsity cheer assistant coach at Ozark High School, described the competition as a “major milestone” for the program. more

I personally believe there is a God and that He created the outdoors for all of us to enjoy, and for us to introduce kids and other adults to the beauty and wonder of it all. It’s a great way to escape from worries and frustrations caused by the news media and social media. more

Jenna Sweeney has held many roles during her career in banking. She has been the retail location manager at Liberty Bank, a vice-president at Ozark Bank, and she is currently the Chief Operating Officer at TelComm Credit Union, but next month she takes on yet another role: She will become a member of the Missouri Credit Union Commission. more

Students from Clever High School took part in a speech and debate competition at Reeds Spring High School on Saturday, Feb. 7. Seven of the students placed within the top 12 of their categories. Junior Hadley Dillard won first place in the Radio Speaking competition. On Friday, March 6, the students will compete in the MSHAAA tournament, and on Friday, March 13 , and Saturday, March 14, the students will compete in the NSDA District Events, in a bid to move onto state-level competition. Congrats to the CHS Speech and Debate students. more

The Nixa High School Future Business Leaders of America attended the FBLA District 18 Leadership Conference at Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo. on Wednesday, Feb. 4. During competition held at the event, 21 students advanced to state-level competition. more

A bug has finally caught up again for several of my family members, including me. Hope it just lasts a couple of days. more

David L. VanHoose more

A man who was apprehended with a four-year-old boy in Ozark on Saturday, Jan. 31, is facing multiple felony charges in relation to his alleged abduction of the child in Texas. Raymond Issac Carmona, 20, of Mansfield, Tex., is charged with murder, aggravated kidnapping, and theft of property (motor vehicle). more

Gabriel Lea Scurlock more

David Roy Todd more

Have you ever wondered what your student will do when they finish high school? What job, what career, what are the employment options? Is college or technical school an option? Will they live with others? Will they need support or will they live independently? more

A Christian County deputy sheriff was fatally shot in Highlandville on Monday, Feb. 23, according to a Blue Alert posted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more

The Sparta Lady Trojans played the Chadwick Lady Cardinals in a basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 19. The Lady Cardinals defeated the Lady Trojans, 56-49. Photos by Steve Chapman. more

The Nixa Eagles played the Central Bulldogs at Nixa High School on Friday, Feb. 20. The Eagles defeated the Bulldogs, 89-57. All photos by Steve Chapman. more

A few weeks ago, I got up that morning and looked out the window. The thermometer said it was below zero. I decided it would be a good day to get my fishing stuff ready for days with beautiful sunny skies and gentle breezes. Some wise person once said, “No winter will last forever, and no spring skips its turn.” more

The Nixa High School Bowling Team had their first competition of the 2026 Bowling Season on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at Enterprise Park Lanes in Springfield. Coach David Evans said the team made a strong showing at the event. more

Marilyn Bernice Harris more

Columbia, Mo. – A student musical composer from Nixa is a winner in the 2026 Missouri Composers Project (MOCOP) statewide competition for best new choral musical compositions. more

Jennifer "Brandy" Hamm more

The students at John Thomas School of Discovery (JTSD) in Nixa celebrated women working in science, engineering, and technology fields on Tuesday, Feb. 10 as the school observed International Day of Women and Girls in Science. more

February always takes me back to the farm, more specifically those cold, blistering mornings. more

Students in the Billings School District got the opportunity to show the community what they can do at the Billings School Talent Show on Thursday, Feb. 12 at the Billings Elementary Rock Gymnasium. Over 25 students showcased their skills, which included singing, dancing, juggling, and playing musical instruments. Between the performances, Jason Tutterow and Jaxson Bastura, the masters of ceremonies, entertained the audience with jokes. more

Paula Jean Schone more