Lionel Daugherty more

I really enjoyed the program that Channel Three did on our Bank of Sparta. My family has been a member of that bank since we got married in 1953. It has been so good to all the things this community has been involved in. Those three special girls could answer any question we might have and keep us updated on things good and and not so good. more

NIXA — The westward expansion of Nixa is officially underway. The Retreat is open. more

The City of Clever will retain its police force, according to a posting on the city’s social media. more

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints gathered at the site of the new Springfield, Missouri Temple of Saturday, June 6, for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the temple’s upcoming construction. more

Chadwick residents came together at the Chadwick Community Center on Saturday, June 6, for Railroad Day, an annual celebration of the town’s history, centering around the old Chadwick Flyer Trail that once ran between Chadwick and Springfield. The event included a parade, a car show, children’s games, live music, baking and costume contests, and more. A photo gallery of the event can be seen on the Christian County Headliner News website. more

Virginia (Ernestine) Applegate more

Just ahead of Memorial Day, Ozark and Nixa opened their municipal pools on Saturday, May 23. In Ozark, the Neal Grubaugh Municipal Pool, located at the Neal Grubaugh Park, while the Nixa Aquatics Center opened at the X Center (the Nixa Splash Pad opened on Friday, May 15). For information on the pools’ hours, cost of admission, or length of the summer season, go online to https://www.nixa.com or call (417) 725-5486 for the X Center. Go online to https://ozarkmissouri.com/640/Parks-Recreation or call (417) 581-7002 for information about the Neal Grubaugh Municipal Pool. more

The American Legion Post 434 led the 2026 Memorial Day Ceremony at the X Center in Nixa on Saturday, May 23 to honor veterans who died in service to their country. An estimated 60 people attended the event. more

The Ozark High School Class of 2026 finished a 12-year journey on Sunday, May 17, at their high school graduation ceremony, held at the Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield. At the ceremony, 395 students received their diplomas. A photo gallery of the event can be seen on the Christian County Headliner News website. more

Jimmy Dewayne Ballew more

When I was a boy, air conditioning was a small “Zero” fan humming atop my chest-of-drawers. more

Representative Eric Burlison (MO-07) announced a districtwide Constituent Services Week taking place June 1 through June 5, 2026, with stops across Missouri’s 7th Congressional District. During this week, Congressman Burlison’s staff will be available in person to assist constituents with casework at federal agencies, including issues related to the Internal Revenue Service, Social Security, Medicare, veterans’ benefits, immigration, the Small Business Administration, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, passports, and other federal services. more

Leonard “Douglas” Huff, age 79, of Nixa, passed away on May 24, 2026. Douglas was born on April 27, 1947, to Alvin and Emma Lou (Gimlin) Huff. more

Jace Tyler Shikany more

Ozark High School will have some new faces in the front office next year as the administration team takes shape for 2026-27. As part of a district reorganization, Dr. Kent Sappington will serve as interim high school principal, and Fernando Sustaita will join as an assistant principal, a hire approved at the May 21 school board meeting. more

For some of you, today’s technological world is both a blessing and a curse. Some of it is helpful and good, but much of it only adds stress to our lives. We have let it consume too much of our time. It is affecting the health of our minds and bodies. It is changing the lives of adults and kids, and not necessarily for the better. more

Princess Sarah Daven’s life is thrown into chaos when her father, the king of Davenberg, decides to marry her off against her will. Her friends and family scramble to console her and seek a solution. As they investigate, more appears to be at stake than the Princess’s hand. Through trials and tribulations, Sarah and her consorts learn the true nature of faith and trusting in God’s plan. more

Sharon McGahhey Luxon more

On Sunday, May 17, the Nixa High School Class of 2026 graduated. During the ceremony, 426 high school seniors received their diplomas. Except where otherwise noted, all photos by Joseph Giddens of Giddens & Co. Visuals. more

Thousands of people descended on Nixa during the 68th Annual Sucker Days festival, held on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16. more

Sandra Pace more

Matthew Goodrich more

Christian County 4-H would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who came out to support our Pie and Dessert Auction on April 30 at Victory Baptist Church in Nixa! From the delicious homemade desserts to the incredible community support, the evening was a huge success. We are so grateful to everyone who donated desserts, attended, bid, volunteered, and helped make this fundraiser possible. The generosity shown by our community means more than we can express. As part of 4-H, we are passionate about providing youth with opportunities to learn, lead, grow, and give back to their communities. Events like this help make future experiences possible for our members, and every dollar raised stays right here in Christian County to support local youth programs, activities, leadership opportunities, camps, and educational experiences through 4-H. We are incredibly thankful for the continued support of our community and for everyone who believes in investing in our youth. Your support truly helps our members grow into confident, capable leaders. We could not have done it without the amazing auctioneers at Melton Auction & Realty LLC and Christian County Sheriff's Office - Sheriff Cole! Thank you for helping make the night so fun and successful. And a big shout out to Victory Baptist Church for hosting! Thank you again to everyone who helped make this event one to remember! more

Ozark School District recently received a $2,500 grant through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, in partnership with the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation and Commerce Trust. The money is for the Steps to Success program, which is an effort to provide shoes on a limited basis to students who attend the Back to School Bash. more