Pumpkin decorating, hayrides, s’mores — what better way to celebrate autumn than a fall fest? more

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has awarded the first-ever state-funded “Grow Your Own” grants to 125 local education agencies (LEAs). DESE’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget includes $2.5 million to support one-time grants of $10,000 to LEAs to create or strengthen their local “Grow Your Own” program, designed to increase recruitment of quality teachers in LEAs across the state. more

The Can the Tigers/Can the Eagles event was created more than 15 years ago to serve as a community service project benefiting Least Of These, Inc. through the long-standing friendly and competitive rivalry between Nixa and Ozark in Christian County. It has grown into a large community event in conjunction with one of the most anticipated football games every year, the Backyard Brawl, between Nixa and Ozark. more

On Oct. 10, Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland announced the launch of three new mental wellness patches within the Movement’s Mental Health Initiative, which was launched in 2021 in response to the mental health crises today’s young women face. more

If you’ve walked or driven down North Public Avenue in Clever any time within the past 19 or 20 years, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve been waved to by Herschel Walles. more

On Saturday, Oct. 14, Christian County Elks #2777 of Ozark hosted their biggest veterans fundraiser of the year, noted Mike Klinger, Past Exalted Ruler (PER), Trustee, Christian County Elks Public Relations Chairman and Golf Tournament Chairman. During the 6th Annual Veterans Charity Benefit Golf Tournament at Island Green Golf Club, 58 players tackled the challenging course, and when the wind had settled down, the Health Markets-sponsored foursome of David Frana, Kory Klinger, Theo Atchison and Jesse Kirkpatrick topped Flight A with a score of 57. Christian County Elks and Veterans Chairman Denny Peterson’s team of Roger Tipling, Darin Tipling and Jeromy Dawron won the Flight B division with a 67. more

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced earlier this month that his office awarded a Community Partner Award to eight law enforcement agencies in Christian County for their help with the Attorney General’s SAFE (sexual assault forensic evidence) Kits Initiative. more

Every summer, while most students are still lounging by the pool or sleeping in late, Ozark High School's (OHS) marching band, the Pride of the Ozarks, takes over the high school and spends hours upon hours learning their marching show for the upcoming season. more

The City of Nixa is saddened by the passing of Sharon Whitehill on the night of Oct. 4, 2023. The city wishes “to honor her legacy,” according to a recent release. more

After 27 years of unwavering commitment to supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence from southwest Missouri, Freedom’s Rest Family Violence Center, formerly known as the Christian County Family Crisis Center, has announced its closure effective Oct. 1, 2023. more

Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric, a leading provider of HVAC, plumbing and electrical home services with a strong presence in Arkansas, Missouri and Texas, announced late last month the acquisition of Larson Heating & Air. This strategic move will further solidify Paschal’s position as a dominant force in the home services industry. more

After months of hard work and dedication, the highly anticipated McCracken Road Project has reached its completion, marking a significant milestone in the community’s commitment to infrastructure improvements. The City of Ozark extends its “heartfelt appreciation to the community for their patience during this transformative process.” more