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Branson Fire Rescue to host CERT Training for community members this fall
The CERT program educates participants about disaster preparedness for hazards that may affect their homes, neighborhoods and workplaces.

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Back to School Roundup 2025
Back to school events and news from area schools

Staff Reports
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Forsyth Senior Friendship Center breaks ground on new building
The Senior Friendship Center has spent the past 40 years helping empower senior citizens and building connections in Forsyth and surrounding communities

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Car show to benefit veterans
A unique fundraiser is slated to raised needed money for area veterans. Branson Veterans of America 913 is holding a car show this...

K.D. Michaels
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U.S. Navy brings Navy Week to Branson and Springfield, August 25-31
The U.S. Navy will drop anchor in the Ozarks this summer when Springfield/Branson Navy Week comes to the region Aug. 25–31, 2025,...

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Help for parents of children who stutter is as close as your computer or to view at the library
In this 16-minute film, parents and speech-language experts talk about how to promote easier talking as they interact with their children.

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Public meeting: 120-day closure E. 76 between Lake Shore and Bus. 65 roundabout
Residents and interested parties can attend a public meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, to find out more about the project and how it will affect local traffic.

Gary J. Groman
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White River Connect expands fiber network to Bluewater Service Area
Construction began on White River Connect’s fiber network in June of 2023 with its first customer receiving internet service at their home in April 2024.

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Back to School Bash this Sunday
Branson's First Baptist Church is making heading back to school a little easier for area families with their annual Back to School Bash....

K.D. Michaels
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Writer Cindy Thomas to address women at luncheon
Cindy writes a weekly devotional column for the Globe, plus feature stories and news articles.

Lauri Lemke Thompson
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Missouri considering huge increase for nonresident trout fishing permit
Wes Pfeifer, the owner of Trout Hollow Resort on upper Lake Taneycomo, calls the 233% increase "ridiculous." He estimates that this increase will affect 50% of his clientele. "They might still come but will think twice about it."

Gary J. Groman
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CoxHealth earns placement on Fortune’s ‘Most Innovative Companies 2025’ list
In recent years, CoxHealth has introduced a variety of innovative initiatives to enhance patient care and employee retention...

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Citizens of Merriam Woods to hold community meeting
Citizens of Merriam Woods are invited to a community meeting to discuss several topics of importance to area residents. First on the...

K.D. Michaels
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Upcoming area blood drives August 5-7: Get free zoo admissions
Successful donors will receive a voucher for two free general admissions to the Dickerson Park Zoo, valued at $38.

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Newly opened downtown business forced to close
The Snack Shack, a recently opened eatery, announced that they were forced to shut their doors.

K.D. Michaels
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USACE allows permitted burning of flood debris around Table Rock Lake through Aug. 31, 2025
All burning must be completed by the end of the day on Aug. 31, 2025. Burning on public land after this date without permission is a violation of Title 36 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations...

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Registration open for Reeds Spring Schools
Families who are new to the district can enroll their children online through the Student Information System, Infinite Campus...

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Grants provide free Pre-K programs in Branson, Reeds Spring school districts
Space is limited, and students will be considered on a first come first serve basis as we receive the preschool interest form.

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College of the Ozarks launches four academic centers to deepen Christ-centered education
“Christian higher education is not just about adding a Bible verse to a syllabus,” said Dr. Brad Pardue, director of the Center and dean of institutional effectiveness.

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House of Hope Cooling Center open for the week
With this week's dangerously hot weather, the House of Hope Cooling Center will be open daily. Located at 217 Veterans Boulevard in...

K.D. Michaels
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