Artist Anthony Hunter, who also had pieces at the exhibit said it is always a crowd pleaser. “It is one of my favorite SMAC events each year,” Hunter said.

Usually during times like these, investors see rising rates as a sign of higher borrowing costs, higher inflation and a drag on stocks. In the past, several investors have worried that higher borrowing costs would hurt corporate profits and slow the overall U.S. and global economy.

This weekend marks what many hope will become an annual event—the Table Rock Tattoo and Bike Show. Held in downtown Branson, this weekend is a must for tattoo and motorcycle enthusiasts. You'll see 160 world-class tattoo artists exhibiting their work, as well as some of the most amazing custom motorcycles you have ever seen, along with custom builders. The action takes place at the Branson Convention Center. The weekend highlights include tattoo artists and live ink and a

“By teaming up with another nonprofit, I feel like we’re reaching more people and we’re able to help both organizations,” Youngblood said.

But if you turn off Route 413 and slow down enough to listen, you’ll find yourself standing at the beating heart of old Stone County history.

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The river trees are whispering in the dark over a sacred geometry of old concrete poured long ago in the name of progress, concrete now mouldering and unused.

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They make the characters their own while holding onto the wonder that made so many of us fall in love with the story in the first place.

Great Britain was determined to end the revolution by the summer of 1777. Their strategy was to sever New England from the other colonies by converging three armies in Albany, New York.

God hates rituals of worship where we gather with others and sing songs with great feeling, while in

According to RSMS teacher Rob Marshall, the book “is an excellent resource to guide students in taking steps to be more successful in everyday life.”

More than thirty chili entries filled the competition, while the afternoon included a silent auction, raffle drawings, cake walk, children’s games, vendors, a photo booth and other activities.

That’s where it gets relatable for me. How often, as Christian believers, do we focus on getting rid of “obvious” sin and wrong choices, but fail to continue seeking God in the daily smaller choices we must all make?

Held on the first Sunday in October, the Stone County Toy Run gives Santa an early start on the Christmas season. Stovall said the heart of the event is helping children close to home and making sure every child in Stone County gets something at Christmas.

Coalition leadership, while delighted, decided such extraordinary news required verification.

This was the second trial for the charges. The first was in Jan. of 2026 and ended in a deadlock after four days of deliberations.