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What’s in a word?
Defeated, defenseless, deluded, dismayed, dreading, distressed, disturbed, depressed, and doubting are examples.

Lauri Lemke Thompson
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International women's community now serving the Ozarks
Whether a woman is a business owner, working professional, retiree, stay-at-home mom, or simply looking for genuine community, every woman is welcome.

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Dave Says...
Debt always equals risk, Mike. Always. Write a check today, man, and pay off that car.

Dave Ramsey
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Out of the mouths of babes: Cute, funny and heartwarming quotes from kids
Cute, funny and heartwarming quotes from kids

Tiffany Gravett
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Stock Market Insights: Earnings season - Wall Street wants more than AI hype
Joe Shearrer, CPFA® is Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. Summer temperatures are heating up, and so is second-quarter earnings season. This week, all eyes are on Alphabet and Tesla as they report quarterly results. While both companies are always market movers, this time investors may be paying less attention to the earnings numbers themselves and more attention to what management says about artificial intelligence. The AI race has become inc

Joe Shearer, CPFA
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Mochas and Meows appreciate donations
A local business has a mission of helping cats find homes. Mochas and Meows, an area cat cafe, teams up with the Branson Humane Society to facilitate adoptions for the many cats who call the establishment their temporary home. Mochas and Meows allows guests to spend quality time with the cats. Not only is it fun and relaxing for the customers of Mochas and Meows, but it also helps the cats to become well socialized, as they await their forever homes. The cats that res

K.D. Michaels
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Dylan Pratt’s variety show to focus on autism awareness
Dylan will personally entertain you by doing everything from singing, dancing, ventriloquism comedy magic, to playing multiple instruments.

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Benefit concert to help POW Network fund veterans’ week activities
The Network is on its 30th year of being active in Branson, where just one day is not enough for the honor our veterans deserve.

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Reflections: As unto the Lord
For over two decades in law enforcement, shining boots has become part of my own routine. But somewhere along the way, I realized Dad wasn’t polishing shoes because someone demanded it. He was preparing.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Stock Market Insights: Show me the money – what’s next for markets?
The Federal Reserve is also entering a period of change under new leadership. The new chairman will have plenty on his plate, including stubborn inflation, concerns about economic growth and jobs, and no shortage of political pressure over where interest rates should go next.

Joe Shearer, CPFA
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America 250 theme continues
America 250 theme continues at King's Castle Theatre

George Kurland
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Summer Reading Challenge combines reading, education and entertainment
Summer reading wraps up at the end of July.

K.D. Michaels
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KCOZ wins Social Media Star award at Missouri Broadcasters Association ceremony
KCOZ is the official broadcasting station for College of the Ozarks, playing the best in indie and alternative Christian music around the clock.

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Things to do: Simple family activities for the remaining summer vacation
These are easy to execute family activities that seem extra special with summer vacation starting to wind down.

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Local newspaper closes after more than 110 years
Many expressed their disbelief that such an established business shuttered its doors, and all shared their concerns for the staff of the Branson Tri-Lakes News, who were notified about the closing as it happened.

K.D. Michaels
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Paul Cauthen kicks off ‘Book of Paul’ tour at the historic Gillioz Theatre
As reminiscent as Cauthen is of these country music legends, he truly cannot be undersold in his own creative right.

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Missouri Thunder returns to Thunder Ridge Nature Arena for PBR Thunder Days, Sept. 4 - 6
Beyond the competition and concerts, guests can enjoy a family-friendly Fan Zone featuring interactive activities and entertainment.

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WRVEC students explore leadership, public service through tour in Washington, D.C.
The students joined 110 delegates representing electric cooperatives from across Missouri for a week of leadership development, civic engagement and educational experiences in the nation’s capital.

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Donate blood with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, July 27-29
To help avoid wait times, appointments are strongly encouraged. Donors can find out more information and schedule an appointment at www.cbco.org/vacation or by calling 417-227-5006.

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Memories from the Homestead: Uncle Art Satherley, the dignified Englishman who loved the American West
In 1929 Satherley joined the American Record Corporation and was with them when Columbia Records purchased ARC in 1938.

John Fullerton
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