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