Phillip Guison is poised to advance to the semifinal round of Colossal’s Mr. Health and Fitness competition. But before he does, he must take first place in the competition’s quarterfinal round by gaining more votes than his competitors. more

Five candidates are vying for three seats in the April 7 Board of Education election. The terms of current BOE members Amber Bryant, Matthew Growcock and Christina Tonsing all expire this year, and they all filed for re-election. Two additional candidates also filed: Cindy Baker and Patrick Sullivan. more

Three Nixa High School students have been selected to attend the Missouri Scholars Academy. Sophomores Wyatt Brammer, Levi Ellis, and Colby Kopp will attend the academy this summer. more

Dear Residents of Ozark, more

Walter Johnson, 79, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, in Springfield, Mo. more

Debra Ann White Kelly more

Myrtle Marie Garner more

James A. Henry passed away March 10, 2026. He was born July 25, 1936, in Lincoln County, Ky., the son of William Pollard and Lilliemae Carman Henry. more

REPUBLIC, Mo. – Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield may conduct prescribed burns in the park between March 13, and March 31. The range of dates is necessary because prescribed fires are dependent on weather conditions. The burns are expected to last multiple days. To assure visitor safety, some trails, trailheads, parking areas including horse trailer parking, and areas of the battlefield will be closed to visitors while the prescribed burn is conducted. The tour road may be closed. The visitor center and museum will remain open.    more

Dawn-el Jean Irvine more

I met Tom and Julie at church several weeks ago. Someone told them I write about the outdoors. They said they were not very outdoorsy, but were thinking about trying it to see if they liked it. I told them that the outdoor world was created by God and can help change their lives, just like He can.  more

Judith “Judy” Walker more

Harmony Sage McIntyre more

Theodora Elizabeth Garrett more

Martha Ann Brockmeyer more

Yvonne Pogue more

Elwood “Woody” Knight, 94, of Nixa, passed away peacefully at his home on March 9, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. more

Jerry L. McKnight more

Judy Ann Lamb more

On April 7, voters in Christian County will consider a ballot measure related to limiting property taxes known as Senate Bill 3. Public entities funded through property taxes — including schools, the Ozark and Nixa fire districts, senior services, and CC Links — want voters to understand the potential impact before heading to the polls. more

Written nearly a half-century ago while I lived in a small house on a large hillside lot just south of the newspaper office, this essay is an absolutely true account of my protracted war with a ground hog. It is reprinted faithfully about my frustrations at the time. more

I want to clarify and correct my interview with Steve Chapman, the editor for the Headliner. more

An Ozarks river is a mystery. more

Therese Lesh more

Beryl Eckles Gratts more