On Thursday, February 26, Christian Action Ministries hosted a Lunch & Learn session to introduce the Taney and Stone County Data Dashboard. Following an introduction and brief explanation of the new tool by Michele Dean of CAM, the session featured an interactive online tutorial and opportunity for Q & A with Jordan Rhodes of the Missouri University Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems (CARES).    CARES, established in 1992, helps collect and organize data rela

Hermen believes the financial impact of this gathering is going to be massive for local businesses as they enjoy everything Branson has to offer.

Rep. Brian Seitz, R-Branson, recently filed for reelection to the Missouri House of Representatives for a fourth and final term. 

The legislation seeks to eliminate statutory language that had existed for many years and is no longer applicable, such as the use of SIC codes to determine funding for the Division of Tourism

The new station is a build‑to‑suit facility developed by Andy Mackey of Branson West EMS, LLC.

The sessions are designed to help the County better understand community feedback and ensure that any future recommendations are informed by the voices of those who live and work in Stone County.

Update from Rep. Eric Burlison

The American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover from a severe blood shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets in March. As a thank-you for helping save lives, successful donations will receive free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes.   New Red Cross data reveals  one in five blood donors have elevated A1C levels  — a sign that prediabetes and diabetes are prevalent among a

Absentee voting for the April 7, 2026, General Municipal Election began Tuesday, February 24. Absentee voting is provided for those who will be absent on Election Day, including physically disabled voters, caretakers of a physically disabled person, or employment as an election authority, first responder, health care worker, or member of law enforcement.   Residents of Stone County may bring valid, government-issued photo ID to vote in-person absentee at the historic courthou

K.D. Michaels and Luanna Fullerton cover the outpouring of support for the families of Gariel Ramirez and Michael Hislope.