Nixa Journalism earned a top George H. Gallup award from the Quill & Scroll International Honor Society for High School Journalists. This places Nixa High School among the top ten schools in the nation for high school journalism, according to Quill & Scroll's rankings. Nixa's student-produced news magazine, Wingspan, the broadcast news program EagleAir TV, along with NixaJournalism.net and the NHS Journalism Instagram account were judged on the five categories of General Practices, Coverage, Writing and Editing, Visuals, and Digital. The attached judge's critique includes constructive feedback on each category. more

Ozark is proud to announce that Ozark High School senior Caleb Anderson has been named a National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist. Caleb was selected as a semi-finalist based on his performance on the PSAT last school year. more

The Isaac Garrison Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) observed Constitution Week by delivering a presentation about the United States Constitution to the third and fourth-grade students at the Century, Espy, High Pointe, and Matthews Elementary Schools. more

I enjoyed a few local games last week. These kids are growing up much too quickly. more

Dr. Eduard Quiko more

With the arrival of autumn, I was prepared to have a fall-inspired dessert recipe for you this week. I even bought apples, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Maybe it was the heat, or maybe I'm just not ready for summer to be over, but I was not feeling the fall flavors. I wanted chocolate chip cookies! more

Erick Smith has fond memories of the building where he opened Fast Smitty’s, his country store, in Oldfield. more

Edward (Ed) Cantor Griffin, age 93, passed away peacefully with his daughter at his side at Mercy Hospital on Saturday evening, Sept. 19, 2026. more

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PRESS RELEASE – Five years after welcoming guests to experience a reimagined piece of Ozarks history, Finley Farms and The Ozark Mill celebrated a milestone made possible through a shared commitment to preservation and the future of southwest Missouri. On Friday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Sept. 26, members of the public were invited to the Ozark Mill to celebrate the venue’s fifth anniversary. The event included live music, local makers, food and drink specials, free farm and mill tours and family-friendly fun. more

His mornings begin when it is still dark. He sits at his desk, reading his Bible. Then he turns to his computer, writing stories to hopefully touch the hearts of those who read them. He calls himself a word painter. more

HOW TO WALK WITH GOD more

Forty-nine Nixa High School students were selected for the South Central All-District Honor choir during auditions held on Sept. 19. Twenty-five were chosen for the 9–10 Honor Choir, and 24 were picked for the 11–12 Honor Choir. Sixteen also earned a top-25 distinction in their voice part, making them eligible to audition for the Missouri All-State Choir. more

Ozark’s second McDonald’s celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Ozark Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The event included remarks by the owners, tours of the building, and a proclamation read by Mayor Don Currence, who declared the day as “McDonald’s Day in the City of Ozark,” and encouraged all citizens “to join in recognizing the dedication, the generosity, and community spirit of (owner) Daphne Simpson, her leadership team, and the employees of McDonald's for their outstanding contribution to our community.” more

Norma Marie Merkling more

Janice Fay Keithley more

Donald Rex Lance, age 83, of Ozark, Mo., passed away peacefully at his home on Sept. 13, 2026. Don was born to Ray and Vera (Huffman) on June 6, 1943, in Flint, Mich. He was united in marriage to Edna Mann on June 7, 1969, in Lakeland, Fla. Don and Edna shared 57 years of marriage and were blessed with two sons, Shannon and Cody Lance. more

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Sedalia, Mo., man who was involved in a shooting in downtown Springfield, Mo., on July 20, 2025, was sentenced on Friday, Sept. 11, for illegally possessing a stolen semi-automatic pistol equipped with a high-capacity magazine during the incident. more

For many children, playing sports can be a great way to build life skills and help shape their future. However, many parents know how expensive these extracurricular activities can be; team fees, uniform costs, travel expenses and more can add up quickly. more

You don’t have to be perfect or have it all together. You don’t have to do life on your own. God’s grace is enough. His grace gives you strength when you feel weak, hope when you feel lost, peace when you feel overwhelmed. His grace meets you in your mess, carries you through your lowest, lifts you when you can’t stand. more

Marie Jeanette “Frangella” Boyd more

Linda Winlsow Babb more

The Christian County Chronicle (Issue #5, September/October) is now available to all Christian County residents. The newsletter is produced by Brenda Porterfield in the County Commission Office. The publication was conceived and developed by Presiding Commissioner Lynn A. Morris, who believes it serves as another effective way to keep citizens informed about county government and community issues. more

Matthew Robert Foster more

The historic old Dr Pepper clock that has been visible on the Ozark square most likely since the early 1960s. It was in the late 1950s and early 1960s that the Dr Pepper Company made changes in their advertising by removing the period after ‘Dr’ and doing away with their ’10, 2, & 4’ slogan and switching to ‘The Friendly Pepper Upper.’ more