Nancy Lee Hill more

Surrounded by members of the Nixa City Council and City Hall staff, Mayor Jarad Giddens prepares to cut the ribbon at a ceremony celebrating the completion of the Nixa City Hall remodel. The remodel, which was paid for with ARPA funds, increased work space for the staff at City Hall, as well as the City Council chambers. Additionally, the main entrance to the building was revamped to increase safety for city employees working in the building. Photo by Steve Chapman. more

When Sarah and Clayton Calhoun bought an old building off Highway 14 in Sparta, they originally had no intention of opening a coffee house. more

Christian County CARES is inviting the community to come together for its annual Christian County C.A.R.E.S. Car Show on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Cassidy Church, located at 5151 N. Fremont Rd., Nixa, Mo. more

Victor Michael Staelens Sr., age 83, passed away on Aug. 4, 2026. He was born on Feb. 6, 1943, to Clarence and Kathleen Staelens. more

Bill Davis more

Scott Rookstool more

If you ask Marilyn Millsap what the biggest change she’s seen in banking during her 50-year career, she can sum it up in a single word: “Technology”. more

When Kara Wacker graduated from Missouri State University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, she wasn’t originally planning to go into law. more

I haven't seen any more pictures of the bear on my farm. They make me a bit nervous, because I like to get out and look things over daily. more

The Christian County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will take part in investigating an officer-involved shooting which happened in an incident that began in Howell County and ended in Texas County, at the request of the Texas and Howell County sheriffs. more

Steven Scott Thornton more

Betty Lou Shortt more

It has been a long, hot, humid, mostly dry summer. Most of you, like me, are ready for all that to go away. I am sorry to say that this year it looks like summer will stay with us for a while longer. For those of us who love the outdoors, and those of you who have to work outside, that is not good news, but we will deal with it. more

Recently, I ate a fried green tomato BLT from Ebbets Fields in Springfield, and I couldn't stop thinking about it. There's a certain group of foods that, when spotted on a menu, I can't help but order. Fried green tomatoes are in that group, along with fried okra and hushpuppies – and, well, maybe anything deep-fried, actually. Not so great for my waistline. more

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Members of the Nixa FFA Chapter joined more than 782 FFA members from 95 Missouri FFA Chapters and agricultural leaders to pack meals, a capstone celebration through service of the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation’s (MFCF) 2026 Drive to Feed Kids (Drive). The Missouri FFA Day of Service spanned Monday, Aug. 17 and Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the Missouri State Fair. Members packed 252,564 meals to feed food insecure Missouri families. more

As autumn officially starts this month, seasonal constellations start coming into view. Two of the more recognizable constellations are connected together. Pegasus can be seen as a large square that is just above the horizon, while Andromeda is dimmer, but connected to Pegasus. Andromeda contains a dim object that changed the scale of the universe. more

Christian County Lions Club is excited to host our 11th Annual 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at 9 a.m. at Finley River Trail in Ozark, MO. NEW this year is the option to run a 10K on the Chadwick Flyer Trail at the same time and location. Races are timed events. This is our major fundraiser for the year. more

The Billings Community Fair was held in the City of Billings on Friday, Sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 5. Here is a gallery of photos from the event. All pictures taken by Steve Chapman. more

Todd Gongwer, a nationally recognized motivational speaker and author of the book “LEAD … for God’s Sake!” will deliver his message, “Pursuing Your Best in Leadership” at the newly renovated Nixa Junior High School Illumination Theatre on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The event is free and open to the public. more

Patricia (Pat/Trish) Michel more

Community Calendar more

The John Thomas School of Discovery Parent Teacher Organization (JTSD PTO) held “Chalk the Walk”, an event during which students and their families decorated the sidewalk with pictures to create a welcoming environment for students on the first day of school. more

In the 1930s, Nate Youderian and his son Robby run a small traveling circus. However, Robby has a passion for Jesus and wishes to leave the circus and enter the mission field. Robby’s commitment to Jesus and his desire to be a missionary throws the family’s circus tradition into chaos. Will he stay with the circus to fulfill his father’s wishes? Or will he follow the call in his heart? more