With a nod to his ultra-cool first name in an analogy, Nixa center Oakly White's absence proved to be like the sunglasses a driver reaches for in the car on a bright, sunny day only to realize they’re at home on the kitchen table. more

This past weekend, the Nixa Crimson Corps concluded their marching season by attending the Bands of America Grand Nationals competition, held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. This event is the largest and final marching competition in the nation, featuring 112 of the top bands from across the country. The band earned a 1 rating, which is the highest rating that can be achieved. more

Nixa will prep for a familiar foe in wide receiver Isaiah Mozee leading up to the Eagles’ Class 6 Quarterfinal trip to Lee’s Summit North on Friday. more

Class 5 State runner-up Ozark has landed four players on the All-COC East Division First Team. more

Charles "Charlie" Fears, 82, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on November 6, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 8, 1941, in Paragould, Arkansas, to Pete and Lois Fears, Charlie grew up in Stanford, Arkansas, where he graduated from high school before embarking on a life marked by love, service, and deep devotion to family, faith, and community. more

What is one of the most important school supplies? A library card; it is the pass to learning and exploration, access to books, audiobooks, movies, WiFi hotspots, musical instruments and so much more. more

Fourteen Nixa Choir Students were selected to represent Missouri in the 2025 American Choir Directors Association National Honor Choir. Over 5,000 students auditioned nationwide to be a part of the various ensembles, and around 1,000 were chosen. Their performance will take place over spring break in Dallas, Texas. more

The upcoming Lead Ozarks 2024 Leadership Conference is set to take place on Nov. 18 at North Point Church in Nixa. This event aims to foster leadership development, community connection and inspiration through impactful speakers and networking opportunities. more

Nixa and Ozark Tractor Supply Company stores each hosted a Hometown Heroes event this past Saturday, Oct. 26. The events were held in conjunction with a nationwide program from the company that honored military service members, veterans and first responders. more

The Nixa Police Department beat out the Nixa Fire Protection District 13-4 at the third annual Nixa Guns and Hoses softball game on Saturday, Oct. 19. more

Nixa Public Schools announced the grand opening of what the district believes is the world's first aeroponic farm of its kind, designed to set a scalable template for other communities to adopt. Backed by the USDA, this innovative initiative utilizes cutting-edge vertical farming technology, revolutionizing agriculture, while also serving as a self-sustaining revenue generator for the district. more

An extensive set of classroom keys rattle in the doorknob. No students huddle to push inside because of the early hour. Tiffany Kauffman juggles an armful of tools essential for a successful day, including a steaming cup of morning caffeination. When she flips the light switch on with her elbow, she smiles. Anticipation and contentment fill her heart as she surveys the scene of her daily pursuit: showing her students how to discover “open doors” as the agricultural education instructor for the Nixa FFA chapter. more

The GRAMMY Museum® and The Recording Academy® have partnered to present the Music Educator Award, recognizing music educators for their significant contributions to our musical landscape. Earlier this month, Nixa Schools’ Daniel Gutierrez was chosen from more than 2,400 initial nominations submitted from 49 states, and is among 25 semifinalists representing 24 cities across 14 states. more

The third annual Nixa Guns and Hoses softball game is set to take place this Saturday, Oct. 19. This spirited event will feature a thrilling matchup between the officers of the Nixa Police Department and the firefighters of the Nixa Fire Protection District. Held at the Nixa Jr. High (205 North St., Nixa), this event promises to bring together friends and families from across the Ozarks community for an evening of entertainment and supporting our local heroes. more

This fall, third grade classrooms across Missouri are harvesting knowledge as students participate in Agriculture Education on the Move (Ag Moves). Through this initiative of Missouri Farmers Care, students discover how their lives are intertwined with agriculture through hands-on learning led by passionate educators in their classrooms. 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

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