Here we are with another half month behind us. I don't know what happens; things don't get finished like they used to. Maybe too much is on the list. more

On Thursday, Sept. 10, political activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. On Sunday, Sept. 14, people filled the square in Ozark for a vigil held to honor his memory. Josh Troester, lead pastor of Live Church in Republic, spoke during the event, while Count the Cost Ministry provided live music. more

Though my mother brought me home to live in a chicken house on my grandparents’ farm, I have not always been a farm boy. more

This is a good time of the year to reiterate two facts of nature that many people don’t believe when they hear them. Those two facts are: more

Shirley Rice Jensen more

Linda Louise Schilter more

Shannon Chad Bolin more

By Jim Hamilton more

By Dale Flippo more

Got my oil changed last week, then dropped in to the Chinese Place on top of the hill in Ozark. Learned they will be closing soon. more

Kindergarten is a whole new experience for kindergarten students and parents. But this year at West Elementary, it was also a new experience for the kindergarten teachers. more

By Larry Whiteley more

Metta Jean Scott more

Richard Ray Baladez more

Nixa High School has been designated as the highest-ranking high school in the area, according to a report by U.S. News and World Report. more

A North Carolina man was booked into the Christian County Jail after being arrested for allegedly touching a child inappropriately in Nixa almost two years ago. Stephen Christopher Oxendine, 35, is charged with one count of first-degree sodomy. more

Ozark Guns and Hoses held Ozark’s National Night Out at the Ozark Mountain Sports Complex on Saturday, Sept. 6. The event included drone demonstrations, a detective zone for kids, a tour of the city’s firetrucks, a junior firefighter course, and more. Inflatable buildings, food trucks, and an appearance by Whataguy, Whataburger’s mascot, added to the evening’s enjoyment. Capping off the night’s festivities was the Second Annual Guns and Hoses Softball game between the Ozark Police Department and the Ozark Fire Protection District. Ultimately, the Ozark Fire Protection District won the game, 28-19. more

Impact 100 Ozark awarded $54,000 in grants during a meeting held at the Fremont Hill Country Club on Thursday, Sept. 4. The 60-plus women who made up the civic group listened to representatives from six area organizations each deliver a five-minute speech, requesting funding. Afterwards, they voted on which of the organizations would receive the grants. more

Christian County celebrated the opening of its new employee health clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 3. The new 3,000-square-foot clinic will provide medical services exclusively to Christian County employees and their families. more

Nixa and Ozark Parks and Recreation departments closed out by allowing dogs to come and play in their city pools before they closed for the year. On Monday, Sept. 1, Nixa Parks and Rec held the Doggie Dive In, sponsored by Seven Hills Veterinary Clinic. About 75 dogs and 80 people attended the event. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Neal Grubaugh Municipal Pool in Ozark hosted Paws in the Pool, which saw 30 dogs and 40 people in attendance. more

Dr. Dennis D. Sloan, of Nixa, passed away on Sept. 4, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born March 19, 1950, in Springfield, Mo., to Bill and Ada (Gill) Sloan. more

Marvin Little, age 93 of Stover, Mo., was born Sept. 26, 1931 in Lowry City, Mo. more

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry David Melton, age 62, of Ozark, on Aug. 28, 2025. more

Sandy Aldridge more

Jana Carol Yancer more