Teresa Fern Jennings more

Terry Douglas Rice more

Cathy June (Cutbirth) Blevins more

Stephen Brent Seminoff, age 72, of Nixa, Mo., passed away on March 14, 2025. He was born on July 30, 1952, in Stillwater, Okla., to Sam and Doris (Shinn) Seminoff. more

Darrell Lee Osborn, Sr., a devoted father, committed patriot, and cherished friend to many, passed away on Feb. 19, 2025, after 83 very full years of life. His unwavering devotion to faith and family, selfless service, and far-reaching kindness touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. more

If you’re looking for a cure to cabin fever or a way to get the family outside, a morel mushroom hunt might be the solution. more

Congratulations to the Class 1 Boys and Girls State Champions – the Chadwick Cardinals! more

A Bolivar man is accused of sexually assaulting a coworker at a Republic warehouse. Devon Reaws, 34, is charged with second-degree rape and second-degree sodomy. He was booked into the Greene County Jail on Tuesday, March 11. more

A Marshfield man was booked into the Greene County Jail in the early hours of Tuesday, March 18 after he allegedly fled from a Republic police officer and, while driving at speeds of up to 104 miles per hour, led law enforcement on a chase that ended in Christian County. Vinson Scott Patrom, 36, is charged with aggravated fleeing a stop and leaving the scene of an accident. more

The Nixa Chamber of Commerce held the NIXPO Business Showcase in the Nixa High School gymnasium and commons area on Saturday, March 22. About 100 vendors, including area businesses and organizations, had booths at the event, which gave attendees a chance to learn more about the businesses, organizations, and services available in the area. NIXPO also featured a raffle with $1,000 in prizes, a bounce house, games hosted by individual vendors, a blood drive, and more. more

The Nixa Chamber of Commerce welcomed two businesses as new members of the Chamber with ribbon-cutting ceremonies on Wednesday, March 19. The first ribbon cutting was held at Smoke-N-Sizzle, a barbecue wholesale and supply store. Owner Chris Barr said that they sell smokers, wood pellets, rubs and sauces, and “everything you need to be a backyard champion.” more

What a beautiful weekend! There was just not enough time to be outside. Of course, when one is out on a farm, you can count on work to be done. I don't know how one can think of so many things to done all at one time. It is a good plan, but the energy wears down too quickly. That does leave a plan for the next pretty day. I was looking forward to the rain the weatherman said we might get. None here. more

NIXA, MO - The Christian County Friends of the Library voted to establish a $15,000 library staff and professional development scholarship fund during its March General Member meeting. The fund will cover professional development and conference attendance costs including conference fees, hotel, travel, and food. more

On Tuesday, April 8, Christian County residents will go to the polls to cast their votes in a series of elections to determine who will hold office in local bodies of government, such as their Board of Aldermen or Board of Education. As a service to the voters, the Christian County Headliner sent inquiries out to candidates in the contested races to create profiles of those who are running for office. Those who replied appear here. more

St. Louis, Mo. - As parents and guardians plan summer fun for their kids, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) advises them to vet potential summer camps carefully. more

St. Louis, Mo., - Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) warns consumers to be on the lookout for unscrupulous storm-chasing contractors. more

For over 50 years, a huge oak tree stood near the corner of our house. Two oak trees had grown together at the trunk many years ago. It was massive in circumference and stood over 80 feet tall. The shade over our house and the oxygen it produced were invaluable to us. The fall colors added beauty to our yard. more

Nancy Katherine Ritchey more

Darrell Preston Mills more

Ronald Wehling, of Nixa, Missouri., passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on April 24, 1935, in Beecher, Illinois., to Elmer and Margaret Wehling. Ronald grew up in Beecher and graduated from Beecher High School before attending the University of Illinois in Champagne, Illinois. more

If you are like me, you do not watch or listen to our negative news much anymore. So, you might have missed this. more

Spring is a time to be on the lookout for colorful birds, blooming plants… and wildfires. more

Ozark High School is proud to announce that seniors Savannah Miller and Amelia Cazier have been recognized in the prestigious 2025 Missouri Scholars 100 program, a statewide initiative that honors the top academic students in Missouri. Savannah has been selected as one of the top 100 scholars, and Amelia has received an Honorable Mention for their outstanding academic achievements. more

Nixa, Mo. - The Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) are partnering together to host a blood drive at the 29th NIXPO Business Showcase on Saturday, March 22. CBCO is the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities. The NIXPO blood drive will take place during the showcase at Nixa High School located in the Auxiliary Gym, 514 S. Nicholas Road. Drive hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. more

St. Louis, Mo. - As the weather warms up and people begin planning their spring home improvement projects, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) can help you find a trustworthy business to get the job done. more