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Posted 7/15/26 The board of directors for Children’s Smile Center (CSC) announces the retirement of its long-time executive director, Jackie Barger, effective December 31, 2026. This item is available in full to subscribers. E-mail Password Print and web subscribers If you're a print and web subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Non-subscribers Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber.

Robert King, age 83, passed away on July 7, 2026. Our beloved "Bob"'s wish to pass peacefully in his sleep at home was fulfilled after a brave two-year battle with cancer. Bob lived in Nixa for the past 35 years with his family after moving from St. Louis. He attended Kirkwood High School and the University of Missouri (Mizzou) before joining the United States Air Force in 1962 during the Vietnam era. He served in the intelligence sector. Bob loved spending time outdoors with family and friends.

Posted 7/15/26 The Kathy Whitworth Service to Education Award was presented to Mike and Katie Henneger with United Plumbing and Marilyn Hanna, High Pointe Elementary principal. This item is available in full to subscribers. E-mail Password Print and web subscribers If you're a print and web subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Non-subscribers Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber.

Posted 7/15/26 Tomato season is finally here, and I like to say that when it rains tomatoes, it pours tomatoes. Why can't the season be a little more spread out? One day you don't have a single ripe tomato, and the next you have twenty rotting on your kitchen counter. This item is available in full to subscribers. E-mail Password Print and web subscribers If you're a print and web subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one.

Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am Sandra Eileen (Williamson) Habekost Ozark Age: 82 Born: March 1, 1944 Died: June 23, 2026 Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri, and cremation rites will be accorded by Adams Crematory. Read more about: More local news

Posted 7/15/26 A new chapter for tourism and countywide promotion began July 1, 2026, as Explore Christian County was officially recognized as Christian County’s Destination Marketing Organization by the Missouri Division of Tourism. This item is available in full to subscribers. E-mail Password Print and web subscribers If you're a print and web subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Non-subscribers Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber.

Posted 7/15/26 Ozark High School Educators Rising students recently attended the Educators Rising National Conference in Portland, Ore., where they showcased their talents and represented both Ozark High School and the state of Missouri on a national stage. This item is available in full to subscribers. E-mail Password Print and web subscribers If you're a print and web subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one.

Posted 7/15/26 Eighty-one veterans returned home to a hero’s welcome from throngs of supporters after a day-long trip to Washington D.C., courtesy of Honor Flight of the Ozarks (HFO), on Tuesday, July 7. During the trip, the veterans had the opportunity to view monuments including the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the U.S. Marine Corps Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.

Posted 7/15/26 God’s timing is perfect. He doesn’t just show up when life feels easy or when everything is in order. He finds you in the quiet moments, the messy corners, the places you thought no one could reach. This item is available in full to subscribers. E-mail Password Print and web subscribers If you're a print and web subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Non-subscribers Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber.

Posted 7/15/26 Three Christian County school districts have received grants from the Coover/RSP Celebrate Rural Grant Program, a partnership of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation and Commerce Trust. This item is available in full to subscribers. E-mail Password Print and web subscribers If you're a print and web subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one.