The Christian County Republican Central Committee (CCRCC) has brought a lawsuit against Paula Brumfield, the Christian County Clerk. more

Spectators enjoyed cooler weather as they filled the stands — including a brand new third set of bleachers in front of the concessions — at the Ozark Booster Club Arena this past weekend to watch cowboys and cowgirls compete in the 69th Annual Ozark Booster Club Rodeo. Contestants tried their luck atop bucking bulls and horses, matched their brawn against steers, raced around barrels at top speeds and let their lariats fly in an attempt to rope calves. more

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities, is in emergency need of all blood types. Blood inventory levels are at an historic low, with less than a one-day supply available at the beginning of the week. Eligible donors are asked to give immediately at a Community Blood Center of the Ozarks blood drive or donor center. more

The City of Nixa recently announced the hiring of Summer Rascoll-Jones as the new Director of Communications. Rascoll-Jones will begin her role with Nixa on Aug. 5. more

The City of Ozark is nearing completion of the planning effort Onward Ozark: Planning Our Corridors. This planning process documents the community’s vision for the future growth, development, transportation and aesthetics of three pivotal corridors within the city: North State Highway NN, South 3rd Street/Highway 14, and South Street. more

A primary election will be held in Christian County on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. Christian County Headliner staff have reached out to the local government candidates in contested races in this upcoming election, offering an opportunity to explain their platform to their constituents. more

Mark Twain National Forest offers a wide spectrum of recreation opportunities to Forest visitors, including motorized trail riding. The Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs (ACW) Ranger District provides the public with access to off-highway vehicle (OHV) riding opportunities along the Chadwick Motorized Trail System. Projects to improve this popular OHV trail system and the nearby Cobb Ridge Campground are in the works. New shower buildings will be installed to replace the old ones within the next two years. Trail maintenance will occur more frequently, thanks to a new service contract being put in place. A new, automated fee machine is planned to be placed in the Cobb Ridge Campground, as early as next year. The fee machine will have the ability to issue the daily and annual OHV permits, as well as campground site fees. more

The City of Ozark (Ozark) and Missouri-American Water Company (MAWC) have filed a joint application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking Commission authority to transfer ownership of Spring Valley Water System (Spring Valley) from MAWC to Ozark. According to the application, MAWC seeks to sell, and Ozark desires to acquire, Spring Valley, located in the City of Ozark in Christian County. more

Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri (CCSOMO) is teaming up with Breast Cancer Foundation (BCFO) in a mutually beneficial partnership that enhances support services for individuals and families in need in southwest Missouri. more

Bright, sparkling outfits flash in the arena lighting, as the riders perform daring feats on their swiftly moving steeds, standing, spinning and dragging from their horses’ backs, the crowd cheering them on. The Ozark Renegades trick riding team will once again perform during halftime at the Ozark Booster Club Pro Rodeo this Friday and Saturday at the Finley River Park. more

Three Nixa Choirs were selected to perform at the Missouri Music Educators Association In-Service Workshop/Conference. This is the highest state honor a choir can receive. The Inman Intermediate Eagle Honors Choir, Nixa Junior High Varsity Tenor/Bass Choir and Nixapella from Nixa High School will take the stage in front of hundreds of Missouri music educators on Jan. 28-Feb. 1, 2025. more

First responders across Christian County are uniting with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, plasma and platelets to patients at more than 45 area healthcare facilities, to host an inaugural Christian County Boots, Badges and Bandages Community Challenge Blood Drive on Tuesday, July 23. more

The City of Ozark announced Hayden Ponsar as its new Parks and Recreation Director. more

Effective July 1, 2024, the Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program can now serve households with an income up to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The previous allowable FPL for CSBG was 125 percent. more

Main Street America, in a partnership with American Express’s Backing Small Businesses grant program supporting economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach, granted GW Coffee House in Ozark a $10,000 grant. more

Following last week’s storm, the City of Ozark has established a temporary yard debris drop-off site. The site is located east of the city limits on Highway 14, at the corner of Highway JJ and Hartley Road. more

Finley River Community Foundation (FRCF), an affiliate of Community Foundation of the Ozarks, has announced its 2024-2025 board and leadership. more

The Ozark Police Department is investigating a crash that injured a bicyclist. The crash happened at approximately 4:14 p.m. on Sunday, July 7. more

The Venue on Brick on the historic square in Ozark is one of 13 properties in Missouri to receive a Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant from Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) and the National Park Service. more

Least Of These, Inc. and Children’s Smile Center, two of four local nonprofit organizations that receive financial and community support from the CCCC Sertoma Duck Race Festival, noted they are appreciative of the donations and awareness of their causes generated annually by the event. However, in light of a prominent political campaign activity during the festival, both organizations affirm their neutrality among candidates and parties. more

The Supreme Court of Missouri recently awarded the Christian County Circuit Court (38th Judicial Circuit) the 2023 Permanency Award for the timely processing of cases impacting children. The 38th Circuit held a reception on Thursday, June 27 in the Division I Courtroom to honor the Juvenile Office and Juvenile Court in receiving this award. more

Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of thrilling rodeo action as Cavender’s PFI, Ozark Chevrolet, Grubaugh Bird Tires and Truck Beds and Pella Windows and Doors present the highly anticipated 69th annual Ozark Boosters Club Pro-Rodeo. The event will take place at Finley River Park in Ozark on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20, with performances beginning at 8:00 p.m. each night. more

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announced last month the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2024 annual school bus inspection program. more

Summer has begun, and there are plenty of fun and educational events for all ages happening at the library. These free and family-friendly events are a great way to beat the heat and count towards earning points for the Summer Reading Challenge. more

The Nixa Board of Education is among a select number of Missouri school boards out of 500 districts in the state that earned the Missouri School Boards’ Association’s (MSBA) 2024 Governance Team Award. more