One of the highlights of the weekend was the Dam Cruise, where car owners cruised down Highway 165 to the Table Rock Dam.

Each year volunteers gather on the shores of Lake Taneycomo, Table Rock Lake and Bull Shoals Lake, or on the banks of other streams in an effort to clean the shorelines. This year is no exception. The 2026 H2Ozarks Shoreline Cleanup begins September 25. This year marks the 26th year for the cleanup. Last year, more than 500 volunteered throughout the Shoreline Cleanup weekend, picking up trash on over 1,900 miles of shoreline on three area lakes. Since its beginning, more t

One of the most exciting fundraising events of the year is the Junior Auxiliary of Taney County's annual Grocery Grab. One lucky winner is selected to receive a four-minute grocery run, where he or she will have four minutes to shop and grab as many groceries as they can, free of charge, The winner will race through Rhodes Family Price Chopper in Branson on Tuesday, September 29, at 7:30 a.m. Second place winner will receive a $100 Price Chopper gift card and the third pl

The City of Branson has hired a new fire chief. After careful consideration, Chris Zaremba has been selected to lead the Branson Fire Rescue crew, beginning in September. Zaremba will fill the position left vacant when Ted Martin retired in April. Charlie Huston has served as interim fire chief since that time. Zaremba is a veteran firefighter and leader, who hails from Illinois. Zaremba has more than 25 years of fire service leadership. He began as a volunteer firefigh

The Hometown Hero program recognizes individuals or groups who have made important contributions to their communities, demonstrated exceptional bravery or gone above and beyond to positively impact the lives of others.

Approximately 600 people—students and their parents—were in attendance.

A valid, government issued ID displaying current address must be presented at the box office to obtain the area appreciation ticket price.

With Guns N’ Roses known for its nearly three-hour live performances, fans can expect a mix of longtime favorites and music spanning nearly four decades.

The brain and the heart share the same blood vessels, so, it is most important to take in high value fat. This would include monosaturated fats such as olive oil, avocados and various nuts.

To put that proclamation into action, Crane will hold a community 9/11 Day of Remembrance on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Crane City Park Band Stand, 107 Myrna Lewers Parkway, starting at 8:30 a.m.

The section being modified has been in the Branson Municipal Code for over 30 years, but it has never actually been enforced.

The gathering will feature a delicious buffet luncheon, cash bar, live and silent auctions, wine pull/whiskey pull, raffle items and plenty of entertainment.

The sporting clays tournament will be held Saturday, September 12, at Ozark Shooters, 759 U.S. Hwy. 65, north of Branson in Walnut Shade.

Has anyone noticed how often the Bible speaks of patience or of waiting, which is usually something none of us really enjoy? I have previously mentioned my admiration for Mister Rogers of children’s TV fame, especially how he intentionally kept the show at a slower pace, allowing children time to process information and develop patience; he even sang a little song called “Let’s Think of Something to Do While We’re Waiting.” Most recently, I’ve noticed the theme in the mino

Not only was their correspondence mutually beneficial in their literary work as they shared their interests in subjects as myth and fantasy, but the letters built on those topics eventually led to Lewis’s belief in God and Christianity.