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

Sheila Michaels has been named the Humanitarian of the Year for promoting literacy and access to information for youth and families in Christian County. more

Twins Brooklyn and Bradie Solomon provided identical contributions to Ozark during its Final Four run. more

SPRINGFIELD — Keagan Pycior made himself part of the headstand hysteria to highlight Nixa’s 4-0 Class 4 District 5 opening-round win against Branson on Wednesday. more

SPRINGFIELD — Zack Owens knew his first loss to Nixa as Ozark’s head coach was inevitable. But the fifth-year Tigers coach was hoping to extend his program’s winning streak past this post-season. more

SPRINGFIELD — Jayden Tate went full spectrum on the scale of emotions in a matter of a couple of weeks. The Nixa midfielder endured the agony of blaming himself for a Christian County Cup loss to Ozark all the way to enjoying the thrill of netting the only goal in a District victory against the same Tigers. more

Jett Easley and Anthony Cordell surely will be showcased on any Ozark highlights reel from this season. The Tigers’ sophomore wide receivers will also likely be part of opponents’ highlights. more

Spencer Rinne was hoping for a Nixa District championship to allow him to be playing as a 15-year-old this season. The Eagles freshman phenom will celebrate his 15th birthday Sunday, a day before the State Quarterfinal round. more

We all got the matchup we wanted in the Class 6 District 5 semifinal round pitting Ozark at Nixa. Wait, what? more

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Ozark couldn’t contain Vanderbilt commit Maya Witherspoon while falling to Lafayette 26-24, 25-13, 25-13 in the Class 5 State final Thursday. more

Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 election of the Christian County University of Missouri Extension Council members, which will take place January 25-30. more

Alli Walker takes her unique blend of country music to the Aetos Center for the Performing Arts in the Meridian Title Performance Hall on January 17 at p.m. more

Charles "Charlie" Fears, 82, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on November 6, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 8, 1941, in Paragould, Arkansas, to Pete and Lois Fears, Charlie grew up in Stanford, Arkansas, where he graduated from high school before embarking on a life marked by love, service, and deep devotion to family, faith, and community. more

COLUMBIA — Ozark's Ellsie Estes posted a 15th-place finish at the Class 5 Girls State Cross Country Meet over the weekend. more

Carpenter Media Group is announcing the resignation of Christian County Headliner News Editor Leah Greenwood. Greenwood became editor in March 2022, succeeding Rance Burger. more

The Christian County University of Missouri Extension recognized the 2024 Missouri Century Farms program inductee from Christian County, the Tennis family, last month on Oct. 3 at the MU Extension Annual Farm Celebration. The event was hosted by the Christian County MU Extension Council and was held at the Ozark High School Innovation Center. The evening included a meal and special recognitions for the Century Farm family. more

The Ozark School District Board of Education made some big changes at the Oct. 24 board meeting, and they are hoping it will help the District make some big hires. more

What is one of the most important school supplies? A library card; it is the pass to learning and exploration, access to books, audiobooks, movies, WiFi hotspots, musical instruments and so much more. more

Fourteen Nixa Choir Students were selected to represent Missouri in the 2025 American Choir Directors Association National Honor Choir. Over 5,000 students auditioned nationwide to be a part of the various ensembles, and around 1,000 were chosen. Their performance will take place over spring break in Dallas, Texas. more

The last competition of 2024 is currently on display in the Finley River Art Gallery, and it boasts 35 amazing entries. more

The upcoming Lead Ozarks 2024 Leadership Conference is set to take place on Nov. 18 at North Point Church in Nixa. This event aims to foster leadership development, community connection and inspiration through impactful speakers and networking opportunities. more

At the annual Missouri Association of Rural Education K-8 Association Conference last month, Thomas Unfried, a teacher at Spokane R-VII School District, received the Outstanding Rural Teacher award. more

This musical comedy can be described as a Norman Rockwell painting come to life. Remembering the days when “The Saturday Evening Post” found its way into American homes and hearts, this Broadway style musical is fast and fun, yet offers a clear message of the true meaning of Christmas. Look into a world of ordinary Americans who need to rediscover their faith in Jesus and be reminded of what Christmas is really all about as they experience the Christmas Post. more

The Ozark Chamber of Commerce marked its 75th anniversary last Thursday at its monthly sold-out luncheon, honoring the Chamber’s lasting legacy and contributions to the local business community. Members, dignitaries and community leaders gathered to celebrate the milestone, reflecting on the Chamber’s foundation, achievements and future. more

Ozark High School (OHS) announced earlier this month that three OHS seniors — Amelia Cazier, Stephen Metcalf and Nathanael Martin — have been honored by the College Board for their academic excellence and exceptional performance on the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and AP Exams. more