Country music star Toby Keith passed away from stomach cancer this past February. I more

There is a lot of cow bawling going on this Sunday evening because Joey and I weaned calves for David to take to market on Monday. Cows and calves are both very unhappy. It will be quieter here on the creek tomorrow evening. more

Read the story of David in the Bible. You might wonder what God saw in him. He more

The interstate that connects my town to neighboring towns is under construction. It’s more

It’s been 30 years since the iconic show FRIENDS first aired, and this November, the American Red Cross is asking donors to gather their friends and be there for patients by making a blood or platelet donation. more

The following are coming to the Ozark Genealogical Society in December. more

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is accepting Building Our American Communities (BOAC) grant applications. The BOAC Program provides $12,000 annually to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters for projects aimed at developing and advancing Missouri’s rural communities. more

St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 12, 2024 – Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) warns consumers that an innocent-looking “wrong number” text could be the hook for a scam. more

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This past weekend, the Nixa Crimson Corps concluded their marching season by attending the Bands of America Grand Nationals competition, held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. This event is the largest and final marching competition in the nation, featuring 112 of the top bands from across the country. The band earned a 1 rating, which is the highest rating that can be achieved. more

Class 5 State runner-up Ozark has landed four players on the All-COC East Division First Team. more

Like so many of his former colleagues, Nixa coach Evan Palmer made a move to go the administrative route. But he never quite followed through on plans to leave coaching behind in pursuit of a higher salary as an athletic director, principal, etc. more

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Youth Empowerment Project of Ozark (YEPO) awarded just under $2,000 in grants recently to other student groups within the Ozark School District. YEPO is one of 30 YEP Chapters in southwest Missouri under the guidance of Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO). The mission of YEP is to empower youth to positively impact their community through education, service, grantmaking, and fundraising. more

On Oct. 11, Giselle Gonzalez, a childcare teacher at Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center, had to put her training into action, and it’s something the Eoff family is eternally grateful for. more

Nancy Ann James more

Every deer camp has its cast of camp characters. Individuals with special uniqueness blended, like spices and seasonings in a recipe to make deer camp the special place it is. more

My, what a week!! I am so glad the election is over and hope things will settle down for everyone. I almost didn't get to vote this year. When I tried to vote early the line was too long for my patience. Then, when we all woke up Tuesday morning Swan Creek was rolling and a big tree was lodged on the upper side. It was Bob to the rescue again. He kept track of how fast the level was dropping and when he could get out in it he trimmed a lot of limbs that would be in the way of crossing. By 1:00 the creek was low enough to safely cross. I still wouldn't move away for anything. Just wish they had built the slab four feet higher when it was replaced in 1994. more

Few people know that in frontier times, Dallas County was the site of a small Indian uprising. more

The Missouri Department of Conservation’s ongoing search for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is once again in the news as hunters prepare for opening weekend of the November firearms deer season. more

Five Clever High School choir students were selected to participate in the south-central region’s annual All-District Honor Choir hosted by the Missouri Music Educators Association. Jason Williams (12th grade), Jackson Pojar (10th grade), Maci Peters (11th grade), Allison Rice (12th grade), and Madeline Swope (11th grade) took part in an arduous audition process where only 200 musicians were selected. more

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Clever Police Chief Michael Evans was arrested on charges of domestic assault on Nov. 7. more

Ozark, Missouri – The Ozark Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the 59th Annual Ozark Christmas Parade, proudly sponsored by "Jingle" coming this holiday season to the Ozark Mountain Sports Complex. This cherished community event will take place on Saturday, November 23rd, with the parade kicking off at 5:00 p.m. in Downtown Ozark. This year’s theme, Winter Wonderland, promises an enchanting evening for families and visitors alike! more

A ribbon cutting for Neat Repeats Boutique Thrift Store was held on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at 1936 W. Retail Ln., Ozark. The ceremony celebrated the store’s one year anniversary. more