Claire's handler, Kayra, explained that Claire's soothing presence helps keep stress at bay and helps to keep potential conflicts at a minimum.

For the second consecutive year, David Arney led the fundraising effort, earning the top spot in the Derby race.

The Derby Dash is organized by Steele Solutions and coincides with Farmers Market opening day and Kentucky Derby Day, Saturday, May 2 at Vintage Paris Coffee across from the Branson Scenic Overlook

Deana Morgan, a local hospice care consultant with Compassus, answers common questions about the process, the medical qualifications and the unique services her team provides to the community.

The celebration will take place at the company’s location at 103 Crevis Road off Business 13 in Branson West.

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Attendees gathered to witness the ceremonial ribbon cutting with the Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce and tour the new facility, which will provide expanded access to books, technology, educational resources and community programming for residents of all ages.

Branson Parks and Recreation held an Easter event that was fun for both pets and their parents. Despite the rainy weather, dozens of dogs, along with their people, attended the annual Doggie Easter Egg Hunt at Stockstill Park. Dogs hunted for Easter Eggs—some filled with treats and others containing slips of paper to be exchanged for one of several exciting gifts. More than $300 was raised for the Branson Humane Society during the event. The Branson Humane Society e

Because there are many scheduled programs on the Elevate Branson campus, the playground will be open to the public during specific hours.

Little Heroes Park is located at 108 Little Heroes Circle, Walnut Shade—just north of the big Cross and visible from U.S. Hwy. 65 north of Branson.

Featured speaker for the luncheon was Trudy Cathy White, daughter of Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy.

It was exciting to see the students interact with the KY3 team, some students asking great questions.

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

The mission of 100 Clubs nationwide is to honor and support families of first responders who have fallen in the line of duty.

The rally, hosted by Bev and Russ Eugenio and Proclaim Ministries, will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 25.

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!

The Trivia Night, JATC's biggest fundraiser of the year, brought in approximately $18,000, from table sales, raffles, silent auction, donations and sponsorships.

Ozark Mountain Music Association reminds area residents and visitors to Branson to get your tickets for the Youth in Bluegrass Contest, to be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The competition is in its third year of being sponsored and hosted by OMMA, and again this year, the host venue is the Branson Event Center, 2527 St. Hwy. 248 in Branson. Bands will compete for a total of $7,500 in prize money, thanks to generous sponsors and supporters, and in addition, students will

In April, the American Red Cross asks people to keep patients top of mind by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. The need for blood doesn’t take a spring break, and acting now can ensure blood is available in the coming weeks at medical centers. Regular donors of all blood types and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to make days brighter this spring for those in need. April is National Volunteer Month, and the Red Cross celebrates the k

Branson's Pizza Ranch is the site of a special fundraiser on April 15. Help Support Justice's Journey by dining at Pizza Ranch to raise money to help area resident Justice Pingleton in his battle with Multicentric Carpotarsal Osteolysis Syndrome. Funds raised on the evening of the event will go towards young Pingleton's medical expenses. The fundraiser is set for Wednesday, April 15, 4 - 9 p.m. at Pizza Ranch, 1464 Highway 248 in Branson.