Natalie Wilks, a 2023 graduate of Sparta High School, and Kenna Humble, a 2023 graduate of Ozark High School, have joined the Ozarks Teacher Corps, a special scholarship program managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to recruit teachers for rural school districts. more

Eric Johnson, Ozark city administrator, has released a statement in response to the Ozark Special Road District's announcement that they were suspending their road share agreement with the City of Ozark, effective Monday, Dec. 1. more

The Ozark Special Road District is sending this notice to the public that it is suspending the road share agreement it has with the City of Ozark, effective Monday, December 1st. This means that streets within the Ozark city limits that the Road District has maintained will go back to city responsibility. These functions include repairs, snow removal, and stormwater maintenance. more

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Nixa has already called upon its depth and will continue to do so during the Eagles’ playoff run. more

Mel Shull was born in Amhurst, Texas, on Dec. 1, 1943, to Grady and Jo Shull. more

Some years ago, I prided myself as an ace squirrel hunter. Many a fall day would find me in the oak woods scanning limbs for the flutter of a red tail in the breeze or the scurrying of a fuzzy fox squirrel around a red oak trunk. more

Every deer camp has individuals with a special uniqueness that, when blended like spices and seasonings in a recipe, make the deer camp the special place it is. more

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This fall, members of the Nixa and Chadwick FFA chapters are taking part in Agriculture Education on the Move (Ag Moves), a 10-week program in which they teach a variety of ag topics, such as beef, soybeans, Missouri crops, etc. Each lesson includes a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) lesson, such as making soybean lessons, Beef By-Product Bingo, or making homemade butter. more

Since it was founded in 2018, Volunteers in Medicine Christian County (VMCC) has been providing free medical services to residents of Christian County and surrounding counties in need through mobile clinics held twice a month in various locations. On Thursday, Nov. 6, they opened a new stationary clinic, located on the campus of Union Hill Church of Christ in Nixa. more

Congratulations to Elementary KITES Teacher Junee Townsend for being selected as a 2025 McDonald’s Outstanding Educator. She was chosen out of hundreds of nominations from 126 McDonald’s restaurants. more

As emergency departments across the United States brace for an expected increase in patient demand due to the federal government cutting $1 trillion from Medicaid, Mercy Hospital Springfield has invested $32 million to increase patient access to emergency care. Mercy’s new emergency department opened (Tuesday, Nov. 18), on its south campus, which houses Mercy’s orthopedic hospital, a medical destination center of excellence that draws companies like Walmart because of high-quality, lower-cost care. more

The Christian County 100 Club held their fourth annual gala at the White River Conference in Springfield on Thursday, Nov. 13. The event, a fundraiser to assist the families of first responders killed in the line of duty, was the largest the nonprofit has held so far, with 320 people attending. more

The seven school districts in Christian County honored area veterans with special assemblies on Tuesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day. The assemblies featured patriotic music, speeches from veterans who shared their experiences, as well as students who spoke about their memories of family members who served or the history behind Veterans Day. more

There was a cold spell last weekend and Monday that brought out a lot of frost flowers along the roadways. As I looked out my window, it looked like someone had thrown something out, and it hung in the fences. A closer look proved to be lots of frost flowers. They always look so pretty. more

To the east of Ozark Middle School and to the south of North Elementary sits a beautiful secret that many Ozark residents don’t know about — multiple outdoor classrooms nestled among trees, wildlife and a peaceful trail. This fall, that outdoor space got an update, thanks to the Lowe’s Hero Project. more

On Tuesday Nov. 4th, Nixa Band Students auditioned for chairs in the SCMMEA (South Central Missouri Music Educators Association) District Honor, Concert, and Jazz Bands. They competed against over 700 students from 40 area schools for chair placements in the bands. more

7 Brew Coffee celebrated the opening of their first location in Ozark on Thursday, Nov. 13, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and free coffee drinks, which they continued to hand out through their first official day of business on Monday, Nov. 17. more

Here is a collection of photos from some of the various Veterans Day celebrations held in schools across Christian County. more

The Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) has recognized Ozarks Tech Foundation Board of Directors member Judy Breeding with its prestigious Award of Distinction, honoring her decades of dedication to advancing education and opportunity in southwest Missouri. more

It's the key to worldwide exploration, and it fits in your pocket. Each September, the Christian County Library collaborates with preschools, daycares, elementary, middle and high schools across the county for National Library Card Sign-Up Month. The goal of this initiative is to increase library access for families. more

It's finally starting to feel like fall, and as temperatures drop, it's important to make sure your furnace is in working order so you don’t have any chilly surprises. Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) has tips for finding a trustworthy contractor. more

An estimated 1,446 home cooking fires were reported to U.S. fire departments on Thanksgiving Day in 2023, reflecting a 388 percent increase over the daily average, according to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). Christmas Day and Christmas Eve ranked as the second- and third-leading days of the year for home cooking fires. more

JEFFERSON CITY — Every day on Missouri highways, first responders risk their lives within feet of fast-moving traffic. From law enforcement and tow operators to Missouri Department of Transportation crews and EMS personnel, these men and women face danger so others can make it home safely. This week, with a declaration from Gov. Mike Kehoe, Missouri will join the nation in marking the 10th anniversary of National Crash Responder Safety Week (Nov. 17–21), honoring those who protect drivers and reminding everyone to slow down and move over. more