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Farmers Market held each week
The State of the Ozarks Farmers Market that area residents look forward to each Saturday during the area's peak seasons can now be enjoyed all year long. Every Saturday the State of the Ozarks partners with local bakers, artisans and craftsmen to offer the food and craft market, held at Vintage Paris in Hollister. There, shoppers can find the area's finest home-baked goods, canned pickles, jams and jellies, gift items, decor and much more—crafted and created in true Ozarks'

K.D. Michaels
1 day ago1 min read


Laundry Love resumes on Monday
Laundry Love is an outreach of the Grove Christian Church and is a true gift to the community. Held at Hollister's Ye Old Wash House, Laundry of Love is offered every other Monday during the school year.

K.D. Michaels
1 day ago1 min read


Never forget: Holocaust Remembrance Day January 27
Each year, January 27 is designated as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, to help ensure that the atrocities committed against Jews by the Nazi regime leading up to and during World War II are never forgotten and never repeated. The January date was chosen in 2005 by United Nations General Assembly resolution and aligns with the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp by Allied troops. Several countries have designated corresponding remembrance

Cynthia J. Thomas
1 day ago2 min read


Apply now for Taney County Citizens Academy
The Taney County Sheriff's Department is now accepting applications for their 2026 Citizens Academy. The Citizens Academy gives members of the community a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement operations and services. Participants in the Citizens Academy will learn more about what the Taney County Sheriff's Department serves the county. They will also learn how graduates of the Citizens Academy—known as alumni—support and advocate for law enforcement, through sponsored

K.D. Michaels
1 day ago1 min read


Forsyth basketball player reaches scoring milestone
During varsity team introductions prior to the Panthers’ game on December 19, senior guard Chris Halbrook received special recognition for surpassing 1,000 points.

Cynthia J. Thomas
1 day ago1 min read


Branson teams up with Great American Media for Christmas movie
Great American Media is partnering with the City of Branson and Silver Dollar City to produce a new, original Christmas movie. "An Ozark Mountain Christmas" will debut as part of the Great American Christmas 2026 on Great American Family TV, Great American Pure Flix and GFAM+. Produced by Nicely Entertainment, the holiday movie will star Brianna Cohen and Jonathan Stoddard. Auditions have already begun locally for additional featured parts and extras in the film. The made

K.D. Michaels
1 day ago1 min read


Arvest Bank Announces Bilingual Branch Initiative
All three branches will provide a more inclusive and accessible environment for Spanish-speaking individuals with additional Spanish-language resources and a team of bilingual associates who can assist customers with a full range of banking services.

Submitted to Branson Globe
1 day ago1 min read


Creation Class to be offered Jan. 12
The Creation Experience Museum staff and volunteers invite area residents and visitors to join them on Monday, January 12, for “Sphere It Is,” taught by Dan Reiter. A scholar who has served as a Creation Experience Museum tour guide since 2023, Reiter will address the Flat Earth Theory and use his experience in fossil research and specimen preservation, along with other research-based evidence, to make a compelling case against it. The class will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Lif

Cynthia J. Thomas
Jan 82 min read


First baby of 2026 arrives at Cox Medical Center Branson
Bennett Hunter Fleetwood is the first baby of 2026!

Submitted to Branson Globe
Jan 81 min read


Veterans of the Ozarks bring Wreaths Across America to Kimberling City
Thirty VOTO members mustered for the wreath-laying, placing 40 Wreaths Across America on graves of veterans.

Cynthia J. Thomas
Jan 82 min read




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