A Nixa woman who admitted to beating a man she met on Facebook to the point that the man needed hospitalization has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. more

Lindenlure is located off of Canyon Road, on the north side of the Finley River at a point where State Highway 125 crosses at a bridge between Sparta and Rogersville. more

To many longtime Ozark residents, Finley River Park is synonymous with enjoying the outdoors, making family memories and attending large events. For the next five years, Finley River Park will … more

The commission will consist of nine qualified voters who live inside Nixa city limits. Current elected officials may not serve on the commission. Three commission members will be selected for each of Nixa's three city council districts. more

Cities, county governments and school districts across Missouri will have from now until the end of 2024 to decide how to spend money from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a federal stimulus package to speed up economic and public health recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. more

The sidewalks surrounding the Christian County Historic Courthouse were put to good use as people line both sides of Church Street, North Second Avenue and Elm Street to watch the parade on Nov. 20. Since then, construction workers have made more progress on resurfacing and improving the streets in the Ozark Historic River District. more

The Christian County Health Department joins the growing ranks of public health agencies halting work related to stopping the spread of COVID-19. The announcement comes in the wake of a court ruling in Cole County and under threat of legal action from the Missouri Attorney General's Office. more

Marie Day is a lifelong Chadwick resident, a retired teacher, a columnist for the Christian County Headliner News and a farmer. For a 15th consecutive year, she hosted the kindergarten class from Chadwick Elementary School to her farm for a field trip. more

While this time of year is generally reserved for winter emergency preparation, the outbreak of tornados across the Midwest serves as a reminder to be prepared for severe weather in any month or season. more

In order for a major trail project to succeed in Ozark, walkers and cyclists will have to contend with crossing U.S. Highway 65. Whether the Chadwick Flyer Trail will go over or under what will be a six-lane highway, and where the crossing will occur, is a matter of proper planning. more

A record $1.007 million was gifted to 52 Ozarks children's charities on Nov. 30, marking a banner year for the PGA Korn Ferry Tour's Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper, a professional golf tournament and charity event held annually at Highland Springs Country Club. more

Having a library card is powerful. It’s your pass to learning and exploration, with access to books, audiobooks, movies, WiFi hotspots, musical instruments, craft and yoga classes and much, much more. more