Robert Lee Mayes, 86, of Ozark, passed away on March 23, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family. more

Jerry Ward more

Elsie Thompson more

Jeanette Ann Curtiss more

Nancy Dempsey more

Rodney Jacobs more

Sharlene June McKee more

Jason Statham has a new movie out. He plays with a guy who used to work in a violent profession, but he’s sworn to leave that life behind. But now some bad people have messed with his employer (the only people to help him out when he was at a low point), and he’s going to make the bad guys pay. Cue a series of investigations, interrogations, and of course, action sequences. He’ll go through several tiers of bad guys until he’s contending with a huge crime empire that probably could have gone on unimpeded if a low-level employee hadn’t caused problems for Statham. Oh, and the whole thing is directed by David Ayer. The movie is called “The Beekeeper 2.” Okay, not really, it’s called “A Working Man,” but as similar as it is to that Statham vehicle from last year, it might as well be. more

Jefferson City, MO – Twelve 4-H members, volunteers, and parents from Christian County joined nearly 900 Missouri 4-H participants at the State Capitol for 4-H Day at the Capitol. This event provided youth with the opportunity to engage in civic leadership, meet state legislators, and advocate for Missouri 4-H. more

The old gobbler is searching for me. I’ve done a good job making him think I am a hen. He is literally tripping over his beard as he comes in looking for love. His bronze feathers shine in the light of the early morning sun and the red, white, and blue of his head stand out against the emerging spring greenery. more

During a special Board of Education meeting on Friday, April 4, the Board named David T. Snider as the new Ozark Transportation Director. more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, the Missouri Department of Agriculture launched the 16th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest. The Department invites Missourians to share their story of agriculture through photographs. The contest runs through June 6th and is an opportunity for photographers across the state to submit their best images of Missouri agriculture, which have been taken since January 1, 2022. more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Missouri may receive emergency prescription refills through April 13, due to storm damage. All counties are affected. more

If you’re not planning to plant a tree in the days ahead (or be involved in the planting of one), April is the month to at least take a moment to think about how important trees are. more

Nixa High School DECA students recently competed at the DECA State Career Development Conference in Kansas City, MO on March 23-25. In order to compete at the state level, students must first qualify at the district level. Nixa High School’s DECA chapter earned the opportunity to advance to the International Career Development Conference and represent Missouri. The competition involves a combination of a written component such as an exam or report and an interactive component with an industry professional serving as a judge. more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.---Warmer weather often inspires outside projects that require excavation work like building a deck, planting a tree, or completing a large project. The Missouri Public Service Commission reminds everyone that Missouri law requires anyone digging underground to notify Missouri 811 (by calling “811” or placing a locate request online at www.missouri-811.org) before excavation begins. more

Nixa Journalism earned eight awards from the Language Arts Development of Southwest Missouri. The Wingspan magazine staff won both the first and second place awards in the School Magazine category. more

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.— Ozarks Food Harvest will lose an estimated $3 million worth of food this year due to USDA cuts. more

The Nixa Fire Protection District (NFPD) responded to three house fires on Friday, April 4. more

On Saturday, March 22, Zan Fugitt, a 2023 Nixa High School graduate, won All-American honors when he came in fourth at the NCAA National Wrestling Tournament in Philadelphia, becoming only the second person from south of I-44 to win All-American honors in wrestling. Less than a week later, he was back in Nixa to lead a wrestling clinic at his old high school. About 60 kids attended the clinic. more

One week of April is behind us, and we had every kind of weather this past week. I feel for all the folks whose life had been destroyed by floods, tornadoes, fires, or just plain old heavy winds. The water went across my pasture in three small streams. It didn't take the fences out like it had in the past. more

Once upon a time, I was nearly famous. more

A Nixa Middle School student paid a visit to his former kindergarten teacher on Friday, April 4, and read his book to the students in her class. Carter Zoromski, 14, read his book, PJ Pirate, to the students in Leigh Berry's kindergarten class at Century Elementary School, capping off their Pirate-themed week. more

The Utopia Club held the First Annual Spring Market at the Ozark Innovation Center on Saturday, April 5 in Ozark. The event featured almost 100 vendors who offered a large variety of hand-crafted items for sale, including pottery, crocheted items, body products, clothing, plants, jewelry, and more. Funds raised by the Utopia Club will be used to benefit seniors and youth in Ozark. more

Ruth “Allene” Hicks more