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Alan Osmond, member of beloved vocal group passes away
Alan Osmond was also a songwriter, who co-wrote some of the group's biggest songs, including "One Bad Apple" and "Crazy Horses."

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City of Branson launches water meter upgrade program to improve service and efficiency
BRANSONMO.GOV The City of Branson is taking another step forward in strengthening its infrastructure and improving customer service with the launch of a system-wide water meter upgrade program that began on April 13. This initiative will replace existing water meters with a modern Advanced Metering Infrastructure system, positioning Branson to deliver more accurate, efficient and responsive water service to residents and businesses. The new system, provided by Sensus, a produ

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Titanic Museum acquires rare lifeboat artifact and survivor letter
Objects connected to Titanic’s lifeboats are especially significant, as they are directly tied to the ship’s final moments and the rescue of survivors.

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Event to talk about issues Branson is facing
"Uncovered" is set for Saturday, May 2, beginning at 2 p.m., at Branson's Grand Shanghai Theater, 3455 West 76 Country Boulevard.

K.D. Michaels
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Celebrate America’s 250th: Flag Day Parade accepting applications
Join our Flag Day Parade in Historic Downtown Branson on June 14 at 4 p.m.

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CBCO announces updated tattoo guidelines allowing more donors to give blood immediately
Under the expanded list, donors who receive tattoos in one of these state‑regulated facilities using sterile needles and single‑use, non‑reused ink will be able to donate blood immediately after getting inked.

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Josh Clair named Director of Competitive Employment at Imagine Technical Institute
Clair brings a strong background in workforce development and leadership, along with a deep passion for creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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Rx Take Back Day aims to rid area homes of unwanted medications
Over-the-counter medications, pet medications and prescription medications are accepted in pill form, liquid form, patches and creams. No inhalers or needles/syringes accepted.

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Branson welcomes back the Thunderbirds for a historic Branson Wings of Pride Air Show
The Thunderbirds, widely known as “America’s Team,” represent the skill, precision and professionalism of the men and women of the United States Air Force.

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Be prepared to save a life: Learn Hands-Only CPR for free, April 29
The Rotary Club of Hollister and Taney County Ambulance are partnering to save lives. You are invited to invest one hour to partner with us. Hands-only CPR can buy precious time to save a life until trained medical personnel arrive. About 40 people each hour have a cardiac arrest while not in the hospital (350,000 people a year), and nine out of ten of those individuals will not survive. Class will be held Wednesday, April 29, beginning at 9 a.m., at the Taney County Ambul

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Fire chief retires after 30 years with Branson Fire - Rescue
Martin, who announced his upcoming retirement late last year, was honored on Friday at a ceremony held at Fire Station Number Four, with several co-workers, city leaders and community members in attendance.

K.D. Michaels
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Races decided in General Election
Ashley Harkness, candidate for Branson's Board of Aldermen, Ward 3, defeated incumbent Ralph LeBlanc, with 52.57 % of the vote. Both Harkness and LeBlanc worked diligently on their respective campaigns.

K.D. Michaels
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Now enrolling: OACAC Head Start and Early Head Start—where bright futures begin
Multiple options are available to meet families’ needs: full-day, extended-day, and home-based services.

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Branson AquaPlex to open Memorial Day weekend
Located at the Branson RecPlex, the 12,250 sq. ft. outdoor aquatic park features water slides, interactive play structures, a climbing wall, lap lanes and a diving well.

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QPR training can help save a life
Veterans of the Ozarks and Missouri Veterans Suicide Prevention Team invite the community to join them on Monday evening, April 27, for the QPR Suicide Prevention Training. This valuable training is provided quarterly, and is FREE to participants, thanks to funding assistance from the Skaggs Foundation and Neighbors & Friends of Table Rock Lake. The QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention method is based on learning to watch for signs that may indicate a person

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Historic Forsyth motel gets new lease on life
After considerable discussion about the future of the former Shadow Rock Motel, the historic building in Forsyth is now looking great and meeting an important community need for affordable housing. Shadow Rock Apartments, located at 164 Forsyth-Taneyville Road 6, officially became available for lease in November 2025, with eight of the 20 units now occupied. During the mid-1900s, the motel was part of a growing Forsyth downtown at the spot where Swan Creek meets the White

Cynthia J. Thomas
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‘Americans and the Holocaust’ traveling exhibition coming to the Springfield-Greene County Library District
This traveling exhibition from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association, explores how Americans responded to Nazism, war and genocide in the 1930s and 1940s.

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Simkins named President of Branson Bank
The promotion of Simkins to President reflects Branson Bank’s proactive commitment to long-term success.

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