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Changes coming to CAM

There will soon be some big changes to how food is distributed at Christian Action Ministries. According to a recent social media post,...

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Boys and Girls Club dedicates new pavilion

K.D. Michaels

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Boys and Girls Club dedicates new pavilion

"We see almost 500 kids every day walking through our doors after school and during the summer," noted Hays.

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Prayer vigil held as Amendment 3 takes effect

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Prayer vigil held as Amendment 3 takes effect

A call to action was coordinated by Liberty Link Missouri on December 3, 4 and 5, with the focus on information, prayer and continued effort

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Silver Dollar City's Christmas voted USA TODAY's 'Best Theme Park Holiday Event' for a seventh time

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Ozark Mountain Christmas

Silver Dollar City's Christmas voted USA TODAY's 'Best Theme Park Holiday Event' for a seventh time

The now seven-time winning An Old Time Christmas festival features over 6.5 million lights, two Broadway-style Christmas shows and...

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ADAPT Coalition teams with local law enforcement for Drug Take Back Day

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ADAPT Coalition teams with local law enforcement for Drug Take Back Day

According to a report published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a majority of people...

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Applications available for 2025 Missouri Agribusiness Academy

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Applications available for 2025 Missouri Agribusiness Academy

The students selected will participate in a yearlong program to learn about the unique opportunities for careers in the Kansas City area...

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VITA: Looking to build volunteer team for tax preparation assistance in Stone County

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VITA: Looking to build volunteer team for tax preparation assistance in Stone County

Our VITA program has been helping people for over 20 years in Stone Co. By volunteering, you'll play an important role that allows us to...

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Minimum wage set to increase January 1

Current state law provides for a minimum wage of $12.30 per hour. Missouri’s minimum wage has increased from $7.65 in 2015 to $12.30 in 2024

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Food truck ordinance shows impact of Branson's 'Red Tape Review'

Gary J. Groman

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Food truck ordinance shows impact of Branson's 'Red Tape Review'

Colussy said that the Red Tape Review directs city leadership [staff] to identify and address things like excessive, burdensome and outdated

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Tax assessment freeze: What you need to know

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Tax assessment freeze: What you need to know

A bill signed by Governor Mike Parson in 2023 gave counties the power to freeze rates for seniors eligible for Social Security...

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Community's help needed as warming center opens for season

K.D. Michaels

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Community

Community's help needed as warming center opens for season

House of Hope is seeking the community's help as the warming center opens up for the season.

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Blue Angels visit Branson Airport; tickets available for Branson Wings of Pride Air Show

Gary J. Groman

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Blue Angels visit Branson Airport; tickets available for Branson Wings of Pride Air Show

During their visit, the Blue Angel pilots toured the airport, met with air show representatives and local public officials, and spoke with..

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Quilts of Valor announces sponsorship program

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Quilts of Valor announces sponsorship program

Materials for these quilts and use of long-arm quilting machines are dependent on donations. At current costs for material and labor...

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Concerned Women for America call for prayer, action

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Concerned Women for America call for prayer, action

Moving forward after the election, a key question for Missouri CWA is how to address Missouri’s Amendment 3. A primary concern is that...

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Kirbyville family travels to assist hurricane victims

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Kirbyville family travels to assist hurricane victims

As reports continued to show the extent of the devastation, though, they began to feel they should do something more by adding action to...

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Taney County Health Department trains more than 1,000 people to help prevent suicide

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Taney County Health Department trains more than 1,000 people to help prevent suicide

QPR training is free, through funding from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Maternal Child Health Services...

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Cox Medical Center Branson earns 'A' grade for hospital safety

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Cox Medical Center Branson earns 'A' grade for hospital safety

“These ratings are a testament to the heart, soul and dedication of our Branson team..."

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Is a $73 million multi-purpose sports facility in Branson's future?

Gary J. Groman

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Is a $73 million multi-purpose sports facility in Branson's future?

It says that in its first year of operation, the Facility will host 506 events, growing to 587 by year five. Specifically, by year five...

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Stone County Ambulance District progressing toward goals