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.

Concerned Women for America Missouri and the College of the Ozarks are excited to welcome Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, to the C of O campus on Thursday evening, April 30, for a special evening you won’t want to miss! Nance, recently described as the “most-feared pro-life leader in Washington, D.C.,” is rapidly becoming a leading force in standing for life. Her bold leadership is making a difference, and this in-person opportunity will be a

Branson’s convention center is really important to the city’s economy and how it will do in the future. The city owns it, but Legends Global, “The premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues and brands,” manages it. Angie Teel, from Legends Global, is its General Manager and is responsible for its day-to-day operation. Teel believes that the convention center’s success, now and in the future, depends on its deep dedication to the overall guest experience. On M

Organizers noted that the size of the turnout was significant for the Branson area.

The community is invited to join friends of Sandra Marcinkowski on Saturday, April 11, for a Zumbathon fundraising event at the Branson Community Center, honoring the life of the beloved nurse, friend, fitness instructor and all-around encourager, and providing financial support for her family during a difficult time. Marcinkowski, who recently passed away from a sudden severe stroke, is described by friends organizing the event as “one of the most wonderful humans you cou

Dozens of area residents gathered near the intersection of Branson's Gretna Road and Historic Highway 65 South on March 21 for a rally in support of Trey's Law. Men and women carried signs that read "Trey's Law—Silenced No More" or "No Pay for NDA." Trey's Law was introduced by Missouri State Representative Brian Seitz (District 156). Trey's Law prohibits the use of non-disclosure agreements in cases of child sexual abuse. The bill was passed in both the House and the Sen

Gardeners in attendance represented all levels of experience, from those just starting to those with years of gardening and training, as well as some new to the area and learning to deal with the rocky Ozarks terrain.

Unlike traditional horse shows where spectators watch from the stands, Meet the Morgan breaks down the arena fence.

Ozark Mountain Young Life is excited to host a Rummage Sale for Camp, scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harvest Evangelical Free Church of Branson. All proceeds from the sale will help area youth go to summer camp with Young Life. Ozark Mountain Young Life currently has Young Life clubs active at Branson, Galena, Blue Eye and Reeds Spring. Young Life, which began in the 1940s, is dedicated to entering the students’ world to learn their names, hear