Mercy proudly opened its second primary care clinic in Ozark (on Wednesday, March 5) with a ribbon cutting and blessing of the new facility (at 1758 South 20th Street). The new clinic furthers Mercy’s mission to bring accessible, high-quality health care to patients across the Ozarks. This new facility provides a full range of services including primary care and same-day appointments in a convenient location to ensure patients receive the care they need close to home. more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Farmers Care, a coalition of Missouri’s agricultural organizations, commodity groups, and agribusinesses, is now accepting applications for the 2026 Missouri Agriculture Stewardship Award. more

Twila Fern (Reese) Delling more

I took advantage of the snow cover and light north wind recently to burn a brush pile. more

Benny Baker more

Karen Kay Curtis Wegand more

Twila Delling more

An Ozark resident was sentenced to eight years in prison on Wednesday, March 5 at the Greene County Justice Center. Matthew Steven Richardson, 55, received the sentence as part of a plea agreement where he pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree child molestation. In return, two other counts of second-degree child molestation were dismissed. more

Ozark High School government students had a rare and exciting opportunity to witness the judicial system in action as the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, held a special oral argument session in OHS’s auditorium on Feb. 27. This event provided students with a firsthand look at the appellate process, allowing them to observe real-world legal proceedings and gain insight into the complexities of the justice system. more

High school seniors Layton Ryan Huff and William Holden Beadle, of Nixa High School have been distinguished as two of the top academic students in the state through the 2025 Missouri Scholars 100 program. This statewide initiative, organized by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of 100 outstanding students from the graduating class of 2025. more

The Ozark Varsity Cheer (OVC) took first place in the Missouri State Gameday Championship at Missouri State University on Saturday, Feb. 23. It was the team’s fourth consecutive year to win the championship, and their first year as a coed team. more

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