Carla Ann Yambert more

Lemon Shake-Up Icebox Cake more

It was so nice to see all the friends at the birthday party. I had to look twice to recognize some of them; it had been so long since I had seen a few of them. Several of the friends have had some illnesses. Here is wishing they will be better soon. more

On Saturday, June 20, the Christian County Elks Club held a car show at Finley River Park during the CCCC Sertoma Club's Duck Race Festival. Almost 70 cars and motorcycles were registered in the event. Here, a collection of photos shows the cars and some of the people who came to view them. All photos by Steve Chapman. more

The CCCC Sertoma Club held their 25th Annual Duck Festival in Finley River Park on June 18-20. Here are pictures from the event. All pictures by Steve Chapman. more

My little girl Charleston isn't so little anymore. This past week, we celebrated her 11th birthday. As I was tucking her in the night before, I could feel the excitement. She had big plans for her special day. Thankfully, she looks like her mother, but I knew she was my daughter when she requested a mechanical bull at her birthday party. more

The City of Sparta celebrated the 250th anniversary of American Independence on Saturday, June 20, with the annual Firework Festival, organized by the Sparta Park Board. The event included a cornhole tournament, pie eating contests for kids and adults, live music, a kid zone, and a fireworks show. More photos of the festival can be seen on the Headliner website. more

Dear readers and editors, more

Greg S. Mills more

Robert Ray Clements, 55, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. more

Manuel R. Ramirez more

It was Independence Day, as dusk began to fall on the land. An old Indian stood on a hill with his son, enjoying the magnificent view of the valley below. The land they looked out upon was once their ancestors’ land. They lived there together in peace. They hunted, fished, trapped, and planted crops to help support their tribe. more

The Christian County Headliner News will host a question-and-answer forum at the Ozark Square on Thursday, July 16. Editor Steve Chapman will moderate the forum, which will begin at 6 p.m. more

We are about to the end of another month. My friends are commenting on how the time is flying by. My list keeps getting bigger. Some new curtains were made for one window. Now, the mood is here to be at the sewing machine more. more

Marjory Ruth Christoffers more

Edna Yvonne Huff more

Rhonda was 66 years of age when she passed away peacefully in her Centerview, Mo. home on Sunday, June 7, 2026. She was born on Sunday, May 29, 1960, the daughter of Ray and Evelyn (Smith) Daugherty, in Kansas City, Mo. Rhonda was baptized at the age of 9 at Ruskin Heights Baptist Church in Kansas City. Rhonda graduated from Ozark High School in 1978. On November 4, 1989, in Ozark, Mo. at Smyrna Baptist Church, Rhonda was united in marriage to Duanne Pearson, whom she shared 35 loving years with before his passing in May of 2025. Rhonda was full of joy and laughter when she walked in the room. If you ever needed a laugh, just call Rhonda and she would give you one of her wild stories or silly jokes. more

Dr. Herschel J. Chudomelka, age 99 of Ozark, died June 24, 2026. He was born May 9, 1927, in Dodge, Neb., the son of Stanley and Blazena (Dlouhy) Chudomelka. more

The CCCC Sertoma Club held their 25th Annual Duck Race Festival at Finley River Park from June 19-20. The milestone event included not only their signature Rubber Duck Race, but also a car show held by the Christian County Elks Club, a craft fair, live music, a carnival, a pie eating contest, a corn hole tournament, and more. Funds which were raised through the festival will benefit several children’s charities in Christian County. more

The Children's Smile Center held the 20th Annual Hot Air Balloon Glow at Finley River Park on Friday, June 19. Here are pictures from the event. All photos by Steve Chapman. more

On Saturday, June 6, Railroad Days was held at the Chadwick Community Center. Here are some pictures of the event. All photos by Steve Chapman. more

Wilber “Bill” Youngberg more

Jered Taylor, who served eight years as State Representative for Missouri’s 139th House District as a Conservative Republican, announced that he is running for Christian County Presiding Commissioner. The seat is currently held by fellow Republican and former State Representative Lynn Morris. more

The City of Nixa is happy to announce the hiring of a new Assistant City Administrator. more

To the Editor, more