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Area Entertainment: 'Lightkeepers, A New Musical'
One day in the midst of a terrible storm, two women arrive with a secret mission of their own. As relationships develop...

Luanna Fullerton
3 min read


Area Entertainment: I was 'STUNG & BUZZED' in this interview
Truett was born in Alabama to his dad, a Korean War veteran, a police captain, who was also a funeral director and embalmer; his mom was...

Luanna Fullerton
5 min read


Perfect weekend at Shepherd's Craft Fair
A fabulous lineup of local and regional musicians with huge followings performed all three days as well.

Luanna Fullerton
1 min read


Memories from the Homestead: Ray Price brought his number one hits to Branson
Ray was known for his pop hits and country hits. When he arrived in Branson his records had numbered over 100 million in sales.

John Fullerton
3 min read


Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: The evils of gambling
On a recent summer float trip, we all agreed to put a quarter on the biggest smallmouth, a quarter on the biggest largemouth...

Larry Dablemont
4 min read


Remembering the Cronkites' impact
It was my first day of kindergarten at Eugene Field Elementary in St. Joseph and I was pretty excited. Mom dropped me off...

Bob Ford
3 min read


Been Thinkin' About...Metaphysical and holistic healing
As in Appalachia, the Ozarks were largely settled by the Scots-Irish, resourceful, independent people who had left the British Isles...

Joshua Heston
2 min read


Dave Says: Seeing things in a different way
I know budgeting sounds intimidating, but goals and dreams have a better chance of coming true if you have a written game plan.

Dave Ramsey
3 min read


Delegation of Moms for America fly in to Washington, D.C., oppose Farm Bill
MFA represents 500,000 moms across America. During their four-day fly-in D.C. trip, MFA moms discussed a total of eight bills in over 90...

Rose Buckles
6 min read
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Get up and get moving [part 2]
In order to really reverse this problem, all employers need to embrace some change and expect the payback to be long term and “down the road

Jody Johnson Godfrey
3 min read


Stock Market Insights: Economic tests – surviving and thriving
The Federal Reserve (Fed) is ready to pat itself on the back. They may have steered the U.S. through a difficult season with one of its...

Dr. Richard Baker
3 min read


That is so embarrassing!
The same is true in the realm of speech. There are people who have mastered the King’s English, and then there are those who, on a regular..

Tim Kidwell
3 min read


Society of Ozarkian Hillcrofters holds meeting, shares history and updates
wo large tables were on display for guests to view, showing rare photography of the Garber community, the Ross Homestead...

Luanna Fullerton
3 min read


Reader's Corner: The President and the Printer
President Reagan didn’t have it easy during his early years, including an irresponsible father, but as a young teen...

Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read


Reflections: Faithful at the tent
Mention Joshua, and people may think of the miraculous Jordan River crossing or the walls of Jericho crashing down.

Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read


Accountability acrobatics: The unacceptable art of evading aldermen's questions
It was a life safety issue impacting just about all of Branson’s hotels and commercial businesses, yet, unlike other issues...

Gary J. Groman
4 min read


Out of the mouth of Little Doug: A special edition of Out of the Mouths of Babes
Little Doug not only faces every challenge with big faith, but also with an amazing sense of humor!

Tiffany Gravett
3 min read


Breakfast at Tiffany's: We win. Period.
Isaiah the prophet relayed a message from God on this subject that can seem confusing at first: “Behold, I have created the smith...

Tiffany Gravett
2 min read


Memories from the Homestead: Joaquin Murphey, steel guitar legend
A Los Angeles promoter by the name of Foreman Phillips opened a number of ballrooms and venues for Western swing bands.

John Fullerton
3 min read


417 Freedom Fighters flag waving caravan travels from Springfield to Branson
It was a sunny, cool 76-degree day with a nice wind that waved their flags for a great view. Approximately 60 attended throughout ...

Rose Buckles
2 min read
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