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Student Day at Freedom Encounter planned for May 1
Great for kids of all ages, Student Day features the amazing stage show, “A Time for Freedom,” and highlights the writing of the Constitution.
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Branson mourns loss of member of musical family
Dean and his bride of 57 years, Sheila, loved spending time together, as well as with their children and grandchildren. The couple shared 14 children, 32 grandchildren, and one great grandchild, born in January.
K.D. Michaels
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Walk for Life on April 11 to benefit Options Pregnancy Clinic
Options Pregnancy Clinic will host its annual Walk for Life on Saturday April 11, at the Branson RecPlex, Pavilion D. The event will begin with registration and breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by the walk at 9 a.m. Participants from the community are encouraged to join in the walk to raise awareness for life and raise much-needed funds for Options Pregnancy Clinic. Options Pregnancy Clinic serves Branson and surrounding communities in Taney County by providing free and con
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Looking forward to a marriage
First, she waited for the groom to come. She didn’t divide her affections to things that would distract her for longing to be with the groom.
Tiffany Gravett
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Fire chief retires after 30 years with Branson Fire - Rescue
Martin, who announced his upcoming retirement late last year, was honored on Friday at a ceremony held at Fire Station Number Four, with several co-workers, city leaders and community members in attendance.
K.D. Michaels
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Stock Market Insights: War, oil and volatility - why the stock market still looks ready to rise
Dr. Richard Baker, AIF®, is the CEO and executive wealth advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. When I was in high school, the baseball team on the north end of our county had a pitcher with a killer 12-6 curveball. He made us look silly with our big swings and misses. That is, until we figured out his signs and started hitting him hard. We could be seeing signs right now that might help us hit some stocks out of the park. As the first quarter of the market year comes to a
Dr. Richard Baker
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Races decided in General Election
Ashley Harkness, candidate for Branson's Board of Aldermen, Ward 3, defeated incumbent Ralph LeBlanc, with 52.57 % of the vote. Both Harkness and LeBlanc worked diligently on their respective campaigns.
K.D. Michaels
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Now enrolling: OACAC Head Start and Early Head Start—where bright futures begin
Multiple options are available to meet families’ needs: full-day, extended-day, and home-based services.
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Stone County 100 Club gala helps support first responder families
The mission of 100 Clubs nationwide is to honor and support families of first responders who have fallen in the line of duty.
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: But first, worship
I’m fascinated with my current study of the Old Testament books of Ezra and Nehemiah, which describe the return of the Jewish exiles to their homeland. As often happens, I’m also finding parallels with current events, plus applications to my own life. Ezra opens with the amazing story of God’s timing for the return, just as prophesied; the support received from King Cyrus of the Persian empire, including retrieval of Temple objects seized years earlier by Nebuchadnezzar; a
Cynthia J. Thomas
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King Jesus Rally to be held in Branson
The rally, hosted by Bev and Russ Eugenio and Proclaim Ministries, will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 25.
K.D. Michaels
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Kirbyville resident organizes roadside and community cleanup projects
Lowry came up with the idea of organizing clean-up projects around Kirbyville and the surrounding rural area, bringing together those who need service hours with those who simply want to help beautify and protect the area where they live or commute.
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader’s Corner: Have you read it yet?
A few years ago, this column urged visitors to the Ozarks to become familiar with classic literature connected with historic sites in Missouri, such as Mark Twain/Hannibal; Laura Ingalls Wilder/Mansfield; and Harold Bell Wright/Branson. I still sometimes, as I did then, encounter people who consider Branson a favorite vacation destination or even plan to retire to the area for the lakes, beautiful scenery and patriotic family-friendly atmosphere—but who haven’t read the book
Cynthia J. Thomas
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The Ozarkian Folk Chronicles: An introduction
You can listen to the podcast at ozarkianfolkchronicles.com or your favorite streaming platform. Oh, and one more thing: Be sure to keep the roadsides clean and the hills pristine ‘cause there’s no place more lovely than the Ozarks!
Hayden Head
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Area Entertainment: An evening with Big Smith Band
The Cabin Fever audience at the Branson Event Center on February 28 was treated to a number of the group's best loved songs: "Go Away Maggie," "12 Inch 3-Speed Oscillating Fan," Leap As You Run," plus a few numbers from their gospel project, "Live At Lone Star."
Luanna Fullerton
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Household dangers that can harm pets
Cleaning products are also worth paying close attention to. Some common household cleaners contain chemicals that can irritate or damage a pet’s skin, eyes, or digestive system.
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Branson AquaPlex to open Memorial Day weekend
Located at the Branson RecPlex, the 12,250 sq. ft. outdoor aquatic park features water slides, interactive play structures, a climbing wall, lap lanes and a diving well.
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Presleys’ Country Jubilee offers free admission to Stone and Taney County residents
One of Branson's most well-known and best-loved shows, Presley's Country Jubilee, is hosting area appreciation. As a way of saying thank you to the community that has supported their family and show since 1967, the Presleys will offer free admission to residents of Taney and Stone County through April 25. Proof of residency will be required. Call 417-334-4874 or visit www.Presleys.com for more information. Enjoy a night of music and laughter that has long been a favor
K.D. Michaels
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Trivia night a huge success for local nonprofit
The Trivia Night, JATC's biggest fundraiser of the year, brought in approximately $18,000, from table sales, raffles, silent auction, donations and sponsorships.
K.D. Michaels
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Stone County Ambulance District dedicates station serving southern Stone County
This station was purposely built by the SSBA in effort to improve ambulance service coverage to the residents south of the Kimberling City bridge.
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