The Forsyth Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Forsyth invite area residents to join them for the annual Forsyth Christmas Parade on Saturday evening, December 13.    This year’s parade will start at 6 p.m.—the first time, at least in recent history and memory, that the parade has been held after dark. This change helps celebrate the city’s community Christmas tree, lighted for the first time on November 1, and the city’s participation in the area’s Christmas Coalition,

In person registration is held at the Salvation Army, 1114 Stanley Boulevard in Branson. Appointments will be given out during the in person registration.

The Forsyth Library is offering pecans for sale, just in time for the holidays.   The delicious pecans can be purchased at the Forsyth Library.     Extra large pecan halves and extra large pecan pieces, both in 16-ounce packages are perfect for baking. The 10-ounce bag of cinnamon glazed pecans and the 8-ounce package of pecan clusters are great for snacking or suitable for gift giving.   The pecan fundraiser will provide the library with monies needed to continue offering th

Examples of donations might include canned pasta, canned meat, canned fruits or vegetables, pasta and sauce, cereal, dry milk, single-serve items and meals, or other nonperishable items that are not beyond their expiration date. 

After the supplies were unloaded, Options director Laura Fogle and development coordinator Lee Berhorst, showed the visitors to the special area where moms and dads can shop for needed supplies, clothing and baby gear, using points earned by attending parenting classes and getting their needed medical supervision at the clinic.

For some families, though, this season is a challenge, with limited budgets and many needs.

On joining the City of Hollister team, “I am truly grateful for the opportunity to join the Hollister Police Department and serve this wonderful community.

Don’t wait – Schedule a time to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.  

A new pre-employment program, launching December 1, will provide hands-on experience and professional development for individuals preparing to enter the workforce.

Branson's annual Thanks4Giving Gala is set for November 6.   Held at the Branson Convention Center, the Thanks4Giving Gala raises needed funds for the Boys and Girls Club.   Keynote speaker for this year's Thanks4Giving Gala is Willie McGee, a professional baseball coach and former outfielder. McGee played Major League Baseball for four teams spanning 18 seasons, most prominently, the St. Louis Cardinals.   For more information or to reserve tickets for the Thanks4Giving Gala

One of the most special displays in The Flea Hag is the one that features Flea Hag Adoptions—stuffed animals that when purchased—or adopted—benefit animals in the area. 

To be defined as sex trafficking per federal guidelines, a situation must involve force, fraud, or coercion, except for cases involving minors for which such proof is not required.

Donors will receive a Chiefs t-shirt and can enter a drawing to win two tickets to a Chiefs game.

Although estimates varied and remained unverified at press time, some sources stated that more than 200 organizations partnered in approximately 2,700 events involving “millions.”

In developing the 2026 marketing plan, the marketing team recognized that focusing too narrowly on specific “activities” would result in missing out on large segments of travelers.

As cooler weather begins to move into the region, many begin to think of the upcoming winter. That is definitely true of Branson's House of Hope.   House of Hope serves as a cooling station during the hot summer months and operates a warming center during the colder months,   This year marks the fifth year of operation for Branson's House of Hope, who provides a warm place to sleep along with dinner and breakfast on the coldest nights. Additionally, House of Hope offers snack

There are currently 12 such markers in Missouri, symbols of gratitude and remembrance dedicated not only to the fallen, but also to the families whose lives have been forever changed.

Dream Flights was founded by Darryl Fisher, president of Mission Senior Living, as a way to get veterans out and about rather than spending their elder years sitting in a facility.

The vendor fair is open to all Cox Branson employees, patients, visitors and community members.

In its October 14, 2025, meeting, the Branson Board of Aldermen (Board) had its first reading of an ordinance establishing new 2026 water and sewer rates for customers receiving water and sewer service from the City of Branson. For both residential and commercial customers, the 2026 water rates will increase by 10%, and the sewer rates by 9% over those of 2025.   On September 23, 2025, the Board began considering the water and sewer rates for 2026 for customers receiving serv