Finley River Art Gallery will offer free spring classes beginning March 8. Classes are open to teens and adults. Classes are free and all materials are provided; classes run from 10 a.m. to noon. Space is limited, so attendees must pre-register at the Gallery. The first class is Pen & Ink on Saturday, March 8. March 22 is Watercolors; April 12 is Floral Watercolor. May 10 will be collage, and May 31 will be Abstract Watercolor. The Gallery is located at 100 E. Elm in downtown Ozark and is open Wednesday through Saturday,10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Class sign-up can also be done by phone at 417-551-4011 during open hours. more

A Nixa man is facing three counts of first-degree statutory sodomy after it was alleged that he inappropriately touched two minor-aged children. Jacob Amadeus Lorr, 33, was booked into the Christian County Jail on Friday, Feb. 21. more

A Joplin man who allegedly threatened to shoot a man “in the face” at the Walmart in Ozark was taken into custody after he failed to appear at a scheduled court hearing. Michael Brandon Landrith, 43, was booked into the Christian County Jail on Friday, Feb. 21. more

Cleta Marie Werner Fulbright, 81, of Ozark, Mo., passed away on Feb. 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and music. Born on June 2, 1943, in Brown's Spring, Mo., to Mabel Indiana Harmon Werner and John Clark Werner, Cleta lived a life filled with devotion to her family, her faith, and her passion for music. more

A total lunar eclipse will be visible on the night of the 13th through the morning of the 14th. Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Full Moon. The light from the Sun strikes the Earth, causing a shadow on the Moon. The term for when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are exactly or very closely aligned is called syzygy. more

Hello to all my friends out there and enjoy these nice days. more

The AETOS Center in Nixa hosted three showings of Gazillion Bubbles on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2. Led by bubble artist Deni Yang, the show featured lasers, lights, music, stories, and, of course, lots of bubbles. Children in the audience had the opportunity to come up on stage and take part in the show, and audience members also had the opportunity to have pictures of themselves taken while they stood inside an actual bubble. more

The NCA All-Star National Championship, a national-level cheer competition held in Dallas, Tex. was marred on Saturday, March 1 when a suspected active shooting event caused a mass evacuation of the venue hosting the tournament. According to a social media post by the Dallas Police Department (DPD), the source of the cause for panic actually proved to be a fist fight. more

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The Finley River Community Foundation is accepting applications for its 2025 community grant round. All applications are due by the end of the day on March 31, 2025. A total of $10,000.00 is available for programs and organizations in Ozark and Eastern Christian County. more

The Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling, in partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), recognizes March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). The annual observance provides an essential platform for organizations across the country to highlight the availability of resources that support problem gambling prevention, education, treatment, and recovery. more

“These are my folks (people)” and “Proud to be an American” are two of many phrases describing Charles James Stewart, born Oct. 9, 1931, to Walsie B. (Brown) and Ralph G. Stewart and reunited with the love of his life, Helen J. (Davis) and their two angel daughters, on Jan. 29, 2025, after 93 years of laughing, caring and loving life. more

Feb. 26, 2025 - As wedding planning season ramps up, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) advises newly engaged couples to research vendors carefully. more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In November 2024, multiple rounds of severe storms and heavy rain across Missouri resulted in the rapid onset of flooding and seven fatalities in a matter of days. These tragic losses serve as reminders of the importance of being prepared for severe weather anytime, anywhere. more

Agricultural producers looking to expand their operations through value-added products are encouraged to apply for a Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG). Applications will be accepted through April 17. more

A Small Dairy Herd Management workshop is scheduled for Friday, March 21, in Christian County. more

FCS Financial recently began accepting applications for Shaping Rural Missouri Grants. These grants are awarded to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters. more

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) — commonly known as bad cholesterol — have long been on scientists’ radar as a major contributor to heart disease. But these microscopic troublemakers have hidden their inner workings behind a maze of complexity. That is, until now. more

The following events are happening at your local library in February. For more information or to register, please call 417-724-6100 or visit christiancountylibrary.org/newsletter more

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The Christian County Livestock & Forage Conference has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., Monday, Mar. 17 at the First Baptist Church, 105 Kennedy Ave., Clever, Mo. This event was rescheduled due to weather concerns on Feb. 20. A flyer is attached. more

Ozark FFA students showcased their hard work and dedication on Saturday, Feb. 8, competing against 22 area schools in the Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) competition. Each student completed a 16-18 page application detailing their high school experience in various agriculture fields. more

It is here! The final days of the shortest month of the year. It sometimes feels like the longest month of the year. We are ready for winter to be over and to start seeing the subtle signs of our beloved Spring season. more

St. Louis, Mo. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers to take precautions against tax scams and identity theft this filing season. more