On Wednesday, Oct. 2, the county elected officials hosted an appreciation fish fry lunch for all Christian County Employees on the South Lawn of the Historic Courthouse on the Ozark Square. more

Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, a non-profit organization based out of St. Louis that plants and grows trees, delivered a truckload of trees on Thursday, Oct. 3 that will soon be planted in Ozark parks and other neighboring communities. Spire employees unloaded the new trees at the Ozark Community Center and various parks and recreation employees picked up the plants to bring them to their final destinations. more

The Ozark vs. Nixa Mayors Challenge Blood Drive, held at the end of last month, saw Ozark Mayor Don Currence and Nixa Mayor Jarad Giddens rally the residents in their communities to donate blood. more

The inaugural Ozark Guns and Hoses Charity Softball Game is set to take place Oct. 12, 2024. This event will feature a thrilling matchup between the firefighters of the Ozark Fire Protection District and the officers of the Ozark Police Department. Held at the Ozark Mountain Sports Complex (4400 N. 19th St., Ozark), this event promises to bring together friends and families from across the Ozarks community for a day of entertainment and supporting our local heroes. more

A First Saturday Art Show will be held at Lucid TLC Art Gallery/Studio located at 111 S. Main St. in Nixa this Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Roger Lewellen is the October featured artist and will have a series of raptor photos he has taken all over the U.S. more

Earlier this year, the Christian County Lions Club installed new officers for the 2024/2025 year. more

An Ozark man and a Springfield man have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. more

Judge Laura Johnson sustained a motion to set bond for defendant Matthew Dedmon on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Dedmon is the alleged suspect in the shooting on the Ozark Square on May 28, 2022. more

McDonald’s of Ozark will celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day today, Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in partnership with local law enforcement agencies. This national one-day event brings local police officers and citizens together — over coffee — to discuss community issues and build relationships in a safe environment. more