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

Inside the ship, crew members each wear a pink ribbon pin to show honor and offer support and on the Survivors' Wall, those who lost their lives to cancer are also honored with a pink ribbon beside his or her name.

In hindsight, I know that I should have done what I could to get his attention regardless of whether he was offended by my horn or not.

The Junior Auxiliary of Taney County is a group of women who are dedicated to improving the lives of Taney County children. 

SUBMITTED BY GALA KELLER The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will host a solo exhibit featuring the work of glass artist Kat Weltha, entitled “We’ve Been Here The Whole Time.” The show will run November 7-29 at the SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing Street, in historic Hollister, MO. A collection of fragile and intricate artworks will fill the gallery with an intriguing interplay of light and glass. The exhibit seeks to “display the spectrum of identity that has been a part

As national commander, Wiley is a strong advocate for the American Legion’s “Be the One” outreach mission to prevent veteran suicide.

Stone County Library invites the community to a fun evening of “Paws and Pumpkins” on Saturday, October 18, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Crane City Park.    This fun fall celebration for all ages will feature a pet show—with prizes!—along with potato sack and 3-legged races, tug-of-war, cupcake walk and more. There will be live music, and pickers are welcome! There’s also a chili cook-off, so plan to bring your favorite recipe for the judges to try. At least five food trucks

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.

Options is in their 32nd year of providing services; so far in 2025, 149 babies have been born, including three sets of twins, with 83 more due during the remainder of 2025 and early 2026.

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

To climb a mountain and then do all that yelling, she must have been extraordinarily happy with how she was treated, to say nothing of her new glasses.   

One of my Scripture studies this week was Ephesians 4:29, “ Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen” (NIV). With fairly strict parents and an even stricter church community as a child, I usually heard that verse used following what someone said when they hit their thumb with the hammer, or a couple of times when I tried out a phrase I heard from olde

The Vietnam War made billions of dollars for the helicopter industry, right technology, right place, right war.

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The Branson Auction is now in its fourth decade of offering service to buyers, sellers, collectors and auto enthusiasts.   Founded by Mark Trimble in the early 1980s, and purchased by Jim Cox in 1988, the Branson Auction has always been steeped in service. The Branson Auction, one of the region's largest and most successful automotive events, was purchased in 2024 by Roger and Mary Napper, and they, along with son Joshua and his wife Shelby, look forward to a successful futur

Some of the highlights of the 28th annual Grape and Fall Festival included the Color Me Grape 5k Fun Run, the Dogs Gone Grape Pup Pageant and the ever popular Grape Stomp.

The Cross Creek Center is the site of a spectacular Halloween bash that promises to be fun for the whole family.   Set for Saturday, October 25, the afternoon will include food, family fun and entertainment.   Those attending will enjoy free hot dogs, caramel apples, live music , pumpkin painting, a bounce house, raffles and much more.   Highlights of the Halloween bash will be a trunk or treat, a pet costume contest, and a costume contest for children 12 and under.     A raf