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Stock Market Insights: Stocks surge despite Trump assassination attempt
Nothing is deterring this stock market. On the Monday after the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania...

Dr. Richard Baker
3 min read


Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: Upcoming interviews and 'Supreme Immunity'
We talked about meeting on August 19 so I can learn more about his attitude toward conservation issues in Missouri, and I will report...

Larry Dablemont
4 min read


Evangelist Tim Kidwell...
What if Jesus were running as a candidate? Would you vote for Him? Think about it. The majority of people will always reject Jesus...

Tim Kidwell
5 min read
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Memories from the Homestead: Remembering Ken Curtis [Part One, 1916 - 1949]
The entire family was musical. Dan played fiddle and Nellie the pump organ. Curtis played clarinet in school.

John Fullerton
3 min read


Area Entertainment: One Night with Bohemian Queen
This band did a fantastic job of portraying the original group.

Luanna Fullerton
4 min read


Just a simple greeting card
The card came at the perfect time, and this was the last card and Scripture she received before losing consciousness.

Lauri Lemke Thompson
2 min read


Reflections: Thoughts about July 12
My early memories include my mother explaining why her hair was all shaved off; me sitting quietly as she read simple stories...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Did Timothy McVeigh enjoy a death that many elders would envy?
Hundreds if not thousands of people receive diagnoses or are suffering from conditions of extreme physical or mental “pain” ...

Gary J. Groman
3 min read


Love and Parenting: Train a child in the way he should go
Children learn what they live. If a child lives with criticism, he will learn to condemn others. If a child lives with fear...

Heather Haygood
3 min read


Been Thinkin' About...Old Wire Road ghosts
The Ray House is a sentinel, watchful, dutiful restored home on the eastern edge of the battlefield.

Joshua Heston
3 min read


Almost is not close enough!
He was unable to wake her because she had died in her sleep sometime during the night.

Tim Kidwell
2 min read


Train Up a Child: When we've done all we can do
As I sit here at the computer and write this column, my family is in the process of saying goodbye to our second son.

Pat Lamb
2 min read


Riding the road of a changing market
Before I knew it, I was flying headfirst over my handlebars, and my forehead was filled with an unwelcome meeting with Mr. Chip and Seal...

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: Fishin' with otters
Those otters are bred in captivity and trained to herd fish into the nets of village fishermen.

Larry Dablemont
4 min read


Dave Says: Right heart, wrong actions
Sometimes, they even try to make us feel guilty if we can’t give them the amount they ask for.

Dave Ramsey
2 min read


A to Z 'herbology' - basils
Like all basils, it is very tender and enjoys our summer months outside.

Jody Johnson Godfrey
3 min read


America's Birthday: Celebrating the spirit of America
Signed on July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence declared the independence of the thirteen colonies from British rule. It states...

Gary J. Groman
2 min read


A to Z herbs: Aztec Sweet Herb
Aztec Sweet Herb Is an interesting culminate herb and is a nice trailing herb for containers.

Jody Johnson Godfrey
2 min read


Area Entertainment: Shepherds Wild West Murder Mystery Show
This show is different than all other murder mysteries. It is kid friendly, has audience participation, and is very funny.

Luanna Fullerton
5 min read


Breakfast at Tiffany's: Flowers for Jesus
I think we’ve all had that awkward moment when someone compliments us on something, and we aren’t quite sure how to respond.

Tiffany Gravett
3 min read
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