U. S. research shows about three women are killed every day by a current or former intimate partner.

In recent days, AI Data Centers and their impact on local communities have been a topic of discussion everywhere. From the U.S. Congress to state and local governments across the country, it seems that everyone is scrambling to control these centers and their impact. The good news is that in 2024, well before the current frenzy filled headlines and sparked public anger, Branson passed a zoning ordinance setting requirements for operating these centers and protecting our commu

Tavares encouraged any area job-seekers who were unable to attend in person to check out the participating employers’ job postings online.

“Some nights, he would get whooped and then wake up the next morning to another whooping.”

The Knights of Columbus’ Coats for Kids program was created to help provide new winter coats to children in need.

And one local sheriff is taking action to help residents recognize the warning signs before they become the next target.

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At its last meeting, the Branson Board of Aldermen considered a proposal for $30,000 from the city’s Tourism Tax Contingency Fund to launch the new Branson Christkindlmarkt for this year’s Ozark Mountain Christmas. The proposal was submitted on behalf of the Branson Christmas Coalition by Executive Director Elizabeth Hughes and the producer of Christkindlmarkt, Jenny Caro. Christkindlmarkt will be located in The Shops at Branson Meadows. It will operate for about 15 days in

In his remarks, Rear Adm. Molinengo was humbly honest in reviewing the history leading up to the attacks.

In a special addition to the regular Learning on Wednesday sessions offered throughout the season at Kimberling Area Library, mark your calendar for some important information on a Thursday evening instead: On Thursday, September 24, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., KAL will host a valuable session about Alpha Gal. This severe allergy to red meat as a result of a tick bite affects thousands of people across Missouri and Arkansas; it’s increasingly common to walk into a special ev