SPRINGFIELD — As well as Colin Ruffin has played in Nixa’s two losses, the Eagles guard can’t help but lament over plays that haven’t gone his way in the final minute of both games. more

Orthophotography is a technique that combines aerial photographs taken from planes with the physical characteristics and scaling of maps. more

A promotion eliminates a slash in Cindy Robbins' job title. She previously served as a part-time city administrator and as the city clerk. She will take on more duties in administration, which means the search is on for someone to take on the clerk's role. more

When Springfield Catholic was added as a fill-in for the Bass Pro Shops Tournament Of Champions last week, Nixa coach Jay Osborne felt it put his Eagles in a win-win scenario. more

A park project at least nine months in the making should deliver a dryer, safer playground at McCauley Park, near the Nixa Community Center. more

Deanna Moore has been selected as the new publisher of the Phillips Media weekly group in southwest Missouri. Moore will be in charge of the daily newspaper operations for the Marshfield Mail, Christian County Headliner, Buffalo Reflex, Cedar County Republican and the Bolivar Herald-Free Press. more

Clara Jacqueline Everding, born to parents Nathan and Kelly of Nixa, arrived at 12:38 a.m. at Cox Medical Center South. more

Judge Jessica Kruse loses the word "associate" in her title and becomes a circuit judge. Steven Ward will fill the Associate Circuit Judge vacancy created by Kruse's appointment to circuit judge. more

SPRINGFIELD — Colten Berry didn’t necessarily feel compelled to be more offensive-minded Thursday with front-line cohort Jaret Nelson out with the flu. more

SPRINGFIELD — Nixa wasn’t able to make it back to the White Division championship game, as the Lady Eagles stumbled 46-41 versus Strafford in a semifinal at the Pink & White Lady Classic on Wednesday. more

Efforts to recall Nixa Mayor Brian Steele from office proved unsuccessful with voters in November, and the final cost of the special election exceeded expectations. more