Christian County News

The Nixa school district, one of the fastest growing in the state, has encountered a giant roadblock -- the economic recession of 2009.

A first-degree murder trial abruptly ended on Tuesday afternoon when a woman from Nixa pleaded guilty to a reduced charge.

Some folks buy cutesy mailboxes; others have clever welcome mats with funny sayings.

Ozark -- No bids have come in to purchase a house built by the Ozark High School building trades class, an indicator that the economic slump has affected Christian County, according to Kevin Patterson, the school district's executive director of operations.

For school-age kids, summertime is synonymous with vacation, but how can a family afford to take a summer vacation with gas prices sneaking upward and job security on the slide? A trip to Disney World may be more of a fantasy than a reality for most families, but there is still a way for Christian County families to have fun this summer without ...

A Springfield man was seriously injured last night in Christian County when his moped ran off the road and into a ditch, the Missouri Highway Patrol said.

The new sales tax approved by Christian County voters in April, to fund Nixa and Christian County emergency 911 districts, will take effect Oct.

Ozark -- The Wal-M art Supercenter in Ozark will become the third location of the Clinic at Wal-Mart operated by CoxHealth, a news release said Monday.

Ozark -- The old fieldstone community building erected on the Christian County courthouse square by workers in the Depression-era WPA program is being evaluated for its eligibility for an environmental cleanup grant.

A group of Christian County home owners wants officials to step in and take away more than 50 dogs.

The Missouri State Auditor's Office has begun an audit of Christian County. Anyone with information or concerns may call the state auditor's toll-free hotline at 347-8597. This number is equipped for the hearing-impaired. The state auditor received petitions containing 3,836 signatures of registered resident voters requesting an audit of Christian ...

Now that the Christian County Library District has the a oewhata and a oewherea they hope the voters will give them the go-ahead. Saturday the district unveiled a piece of property that now officially belongs to them.

Galena -- Some Stone County citizens raised the alarm after hearing that county officials might lay off some workers and close the courthouse on Fridays.

Nixa -- Drunken- driving charges were filed Wednesday against Nixa Mayor Brian Hayes, Christian County Prosecutor Ron Cleek said.

A southwest Missouri mayor is accused of driving while intoxicated. A Missouri State Highway Patrol arrest report says Nixa Mayor Brian Hayes was arrested early Sunday morning for suspicion of driving while intoxicated, first offense misdemeanor.

Highlandville -- After years of helping strays that roamed the highway or were dumped at her home, Shawn Rhoades is now the one looking for help.

Call Stephanie Rutledge, 581-6242. Ozark Kiwanis Club meets at noon on Tuesdays at The Village Inn in Ozark.

A preliminary hearing for Bobby G. Jones of Ozark has been rescheduled for July 14.

After sprouting this spring, the Wilson's Creek Farmer's Market is starting to bloom.

The Chadwick Motorcycle and ATV Use Area, the associated trailheads, and the Cobb Ridge Campground will reopen on Friday, according to the Mark Twain National Forest.