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North Stone County Food Pantry seeking volunteers to keep thrift store open
The pantry is a volunteer-run organization that relies heavily on the generosity of local churches, businesses and individuals.
Sarah Powell
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New location for variety show
Joey Garland's Outpost Opry Variety Show is a high-energy performance that combines the best of country, classic hits, gospel and hilarious comedy.
K.D. Michaels
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New life breathed in resort project in Hollister
This ordinance combines two parcels, previously set for development in 2016, for redevelopment.
AJ Fahr
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Developmental Connections celebrate 45 years of service
Primarily funded through Taney County property tax, Medicaid and grants, Developmental Connections is privileged to have the support of the county and its residents.
Submitted to Branson Globe
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Missouri Thunder brings PBR action home to Thunder Ridge
The Sept. 4-6 event brought all 10 PBR Teams to the Ozarks for three days of head-to-head competition, country music and entertainment.
Joelene Powell
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Memories from the Homestead: Vintage view, the Bank of Branson
This impressive brick building was constructed in 1906; it turned 120 years old earlier this year! Vernon C. Todd, a Branson businessman who had operated a lumber yard and owned a real estate business, organized the bank with several other Branson men.
John Fullerton
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Man accused of drug trafficking facing life in prison
The investigator found a new coffee grinder in its box on the front passenger seat.
Jason Wert
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Local cookie ministry delivers 221 dozen reasons to say thanks
More than 2,600 homemade cookies made their way from the ovens of New Testament Christian Church members to first responders and public employees across Stone County recently, each carrying a simple message: thank you. Organized by Sue Childers, NTCC’s Cookie Ministry brings church volunteers together to bake and deliver treats as a way of showing appreciation to those who serve the community. The latest distribution included 221 dozen cookies and nine desserts. Photos courte
Rob Doherty
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Hollister hosts community at their inaugural Night Out event
Long said not only did the event showcase city staff and the first responders, but gave the community a chance to see all the improvements to the park.
AJ Fahr
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Make plans for the Terry Music Awards later this month
One of the biggest events of the year in the Branson entertainment scene is the Terry Music Awards, and it is coming this month. Founded by Terry Beene, the Terry Music Awards celebrates and honors the vocalists, musicians and entertainers that give their all to entertain the crowds that visit Branson each year. The Branson Terry Awards rolls out the red carpet—literally—for the entertainers attending the prestigious event. The Terry Awards' guest list reads like a Who's Wh
K.D. Michaels
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Jam ’N Beans serves up food, music and Ozarks tradition
The evening begins with beans and cornbread, hot dogs and homemade desserts at 5:30 p.m., followed by music from 6 to 7 p.m.
Joelene Powell
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Healthy senior living at home
At least 86% of older Americans say they want to age at home, and there are documented benefits to continued interaction with neighborhood friends, continuing to own a pet, and other lifestyle factors which are more difficult to do when living in a nursing home or assisted-living facility.
Cynthia J. Thomas
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C of O Associates: Supporting the mission
Membership dues at various levels, plus other donations raised by the C of O Associates, are used to support special student project scholarship funds for projects that would otherwise fall outside of the College’s normal operating budget or the student work program.
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Out of the mouths of babes: Cute, funny and heartwarming quotes from kids
Cute quotes from our favorite little kids
Tiffany Gravett
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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headline Branson Wings of Pride Air Show as A-10 Thunderbolt IIs join Labor Day weekend lineup
Organizers announced another exciting addition to an already packed lineup: two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from Whiteman Air Force Base and the Wall of Fire performed locally by Firework Greg and Explosive Contractors.
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Tuesday night NFL FLAG Football coming to Ballparks of America: Open to Branson, Hollister and surrounding-area families
A new youth sports opportunity is coming to the Branson area this fall as Missouri Epic NFL FLAG launches its inaugural recreational flag football league at Ballparks of America. The six-week league will take place on Tuesday nights from September 29 through November 3 and is open to boys and girls ages 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U and 17U. The 8U and 10U divisions will be coed. Missouri Epic NFL FLAG is designed to give athletes an opportunity to experience organized football in a
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s: ‘I’m just living from glory to glory!’
I went to a women’s home Bible study recently where we were asked to share any prayer needs we may have. One admitted that it was difficult for her to talk openly about her struggles; nonetheless, she poured her heart out about battling grief since her husband had passed away from Covid. She admitted that she often questioned God’s goodness in taking her spouse when she and their son had prayed so earnestly for his healing. Another lady asked for prayer about some physical is
Tiffany Gravett
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Wert’s Werds: When 2.15 million people say ‘I need to take the day’
Personally, and I cannot scientifically back this up, but I think the sun actually dimmed a little bit and hasn’t gone back to its prior incandescence.
Jason Wert
3 min read
Stock Market Insights: Why Is the U.S. economy so strong despite inflation and debt?
Dr. Richard Baker, AIF®, is the CEO and executive wealth advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. A recent viral video showed someone putting weight on top of a single-filled plastic Coke bottle. It was amazing to watch them keep adding steel plate after steel plate, yet the Coke bottle kept holding up without collapsing, even up to 1,220 pounds. As the video continues, I wondered, “How long can this thing hold up?” Many are asking the same question about the market right now.
Dr. Richard Baker
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Galena’s historic Y-Bridge to celebrate 100 Years in 2027
The historic bridge, which spans the James River near Galena, was constructed in 1926-27 as part of Missouri’s efforts to improve transportation through the Ozarks.
Sarah Powell
2 min read
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