Lula Belle Winslow more

Berna Dean "Bunny" Egbert more

For most hunters, this wonderful season of the majestic whitetail deer is over for another year. Bow hunters still have a little time left. If you are a deer hunter, or have been, you are probably like me and have a lot of deer memories. more

Ozark, MO – The Christian County WIC announces a contract continuance to provide WIC services for federal fiscal year 2026 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. more

NIXA, Mo. (Dec. 4, 2025) – The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $2,500 donation to Care to Learn’s chapter in Nixa. more

In 2000, what was then the last available burial plot at Wise Hill Cemetery in Clever was sold. Now, 25 years later, a one-acre addition to the cemetery has created space for 640 new burial plots; 600 of them full burial plots and 40 spaces for cremation only. more

A Nixa woman is facing multiple felony charges after she allegedly took part in a scam in which she and others reportedly impersonated two celebrities to convince the victims to send them money. Sarah Louise Mills, 41, is charged with money laundering, conspiracy, and two counts of stealing by deceit. more

Hope that each of us has made a habit of carrying a heavy coat and a light jacket as we travel around. The Missouri weather sure can change quickly. I like the warm days best. more

Fresh from the tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 5, the Nixa Parks and Recreation Department held the city’s 71st annual Christmas parade on Sunday, Dec. 7. The theme of the parade, which was sponsored by Walmart, was “Hometown Heroes.” more

Bruce W. Barge more

Wallace David Porter (David) peacefully fell asleep at home in Sparta, Mo., on Dec. 4, 2025, and entered Heaven's eternal rest. God orchestrated a full-circle life as David's birth on March 17, 1934, took place in the humble farmhouse located across the road from his final earthly home in Sparta. He lived a full life of 91-plus years. more

Ronald Glen Dickey, 87, of Ozark, Mo., passed away on Nov. 25, 2025. He was born on Feb. 26, 1938, in Marmaduke, Ark., to Thomas and Dora (Hopkins) Dickey. more

Roger Lee Heidt more

Gary Lynn Busselman more

One constellation has two bright stars that dominate its borders. It is also home to two different deep sky objects, the discovery of two planets, and two meteor showers. more

Nine officers from Nixa's FFA program competed at the District FFA Fall Speech Contest in Marshfield in various agriculture industry topics after qualifying out of the Area XII competition. more

Christian County Elks Lodge #2777 proudly hosted its annual Thanksgiving luncheon for Veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 19, welcoming more than 100 guests for a heartfelt celebration of service and gratitude. Over 70 veterans enjoyed a full traditional Thanksgiving dinner—turkey, trimmings, and all—prepared entirely by lodge members who spent the morning cooking and getting everything ready for this special occasion. All food for the event was generously donated to support the lodge’s ongoing mission to serve those who served. more

We are really in the winter months in more ways than one. It was hard to get warm after being outside Sunday morning. But, our cold spells don't usually last too long. Just hoping! more

This is the time of year when we express to our friends and family what they mean to us and how thankful we are for them. We should also express to them that we are grateful for what they have meant to us in our lives. more

The hope out of Ozark is that the Tigers will go from being one-and-done at point guard to having as much stability at that position over the next four seasons as any SWMO program. more

On Friday, Nov. 21, the students of John Thomas School of Discovery in Nixa put on a Macy's-style parade with balloons to demonstrate their understanding of the States of Matter. Here are picture from that event. All pictures by Steve Chapman. more

On Saturday, Nov. 22, the Ozark Chamber of Commerce held the 60th Annual Ozark Christmas Parade, with over 150 entries. Here are pictures from the event. All pictures by Steve Chapman. more

On Saturday, Nov. 22, the Ozark Chamber of Commerce held the 60th Annual Ozark Christmas Parade. Before the parade began, people were able to enjoy Santa's Village, which had several family-friendly activities for children and adults. Here are pictures from Santa's Village and other pre-parade activities. All photos by Steve Chapman. more

On Friday, Nov. 21, Ozark Mayor Don Currence kicked off the city's holiday season with the annual tree lighting ceremony at the Ozark Community Center. Here is a collection of pictures from the event. Photos by Steve Chapman. more

Joyce is a single parent, and she has a problem. Divorced for 12 years, she had moved to Missouri in July from California with her 17-year-old son, Sam, and he wanted to go deer hunting. more