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Steve Monroe: The vision that helped give Branson a voice
Trusting his instincts, he launched the Branson Register.
Submitted to Branson Globe
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Been thinking about: Hay field rites
The worn-out hay wagon creaked beneath the weight of too many bales as the tractor pulled over one-too-many ruts in the field.
Joshua Heston
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Charges filed in June Rockaway Beach shooting
If convicted on the assault or unlawful weapon use charges, any of the four could be sentenced to life in prison.
Jason Wert
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Branson West Heritage Museum features 9/11 history and artifacts
Over 200 FDNY units and roughly 400 firefighters were on the scene immediately before the towers collapsed, with hundreds more self-deploying or arriving during shift changes.
Jim Zbick
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Bill Chrastil shares sad news
Diane Chrastil will be remembered as a loving mother to daughter Mindy and Miranda, and doting grandmother to Aviana and Barrett.
K.D. Michaels
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The ‘myth’ of Branson’s ‘Cone of Silence’
Under Missouri’s open meeting laws, in most cases, closing a session is permitted, never mandated.
Gary J. Groman
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A Night of Healing to be held in Branson
A powerful Healing Event will take place in Branson in late August. A Night of Healing is presented by Clay Nash Ministries, Night of Healing was developed to see healing, restoration and the power of God released throughout the Ozarks. Nash has teamed up with ministers from around the region to come together to pray, believe and make room for God to move in people's lives. Clay Nash has become a well-known and powerful prophetic voice. Nash is used by God to prophesy o
K.D. Michaels
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Heads up on head lice
Head lice is something that a large number of us know how to deal with at some point and these critters are much more likely to infest children than adults.
Jody Johnson Godfrey
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Blessing of the Backpacks this Sunday
The First Presbyterian Church of Branson invites all students, teachers and school staff to attend this Sunday morning's service for a special event. The Blessing of the Backpacks will take place on Sunday, August 23, during the 10:30 a.m. service. The Blessing of the Backpacks is a special back-to-school tradition at First Presbyterian Church Branson, where items used during the school year are blessed to symbolize guidance, peace and protection for students as they be
K.D. Michaels
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One teen’s mission to build community through literacy
So far, The Book Tree has found homes for two of their stocked book shelves and a place for a new free little library, all of which will be maintained with books by Walworth, his family and anyone who wishes to become a volunteer.
AJ Fahr
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Reflections: Flipping the enemy’s script
That passage took on new meaning this week as I tuned in to a special update from Iran Alive Ministries, a Christian ministry that shares the gospel via satellite in Iran and provides encouragement and support for Christians there
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Local heroes trade emergency calls for shopping carts at annual Elks event
Carrie Padilla, community liaison for the Stone County Health Department and president of Unite Table Rock Lake, said the event helps ease the strain of back-to-school expenses while giving children the opportunity to begin the school year feeling confident and supported.
Joelene Powell
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Reeds Spring adjusts sewer rates to address rising costs
The city commissioned a rate study to determine what would be needed to adequately maintain its existing system.
Joelene Powell
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Joplin man charged with multiple felonies
Landsaw is alleged to have left the area of the first conflict and gone into a common area of the residential complex where an incident with a fourth victim was reported to take place.
Jason Wert
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Education News from Around the Region
News from schools around our region
Staff Reports
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Mid-Town Cafe serves up food, family and community in Reeds Spring
Walking into Mid-Town Cafe, one of the first things you notice is the banter.
Joelene Powell
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From the roots up
That being said—let me share my newest favorite, quick summer recipe. It’s been a good tomato growing season this year—plenty of rain.
Submitted to Branson Globe
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Paws 4 Safety: The best pet for the later seasons of life
With age comes medications, mobility problems and the kind of hands-on care I never gave much thought to when they were young.
Submitted to Branson Globe
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Back-to-school safety reminders
School will soon be in session in the Branson Tri-Lakes area, and the safety of the children in our community is a top concern for many. The National Transportation Safety Board offers many guidelines to help keep our children safe on their way to and from school. For those children riding the school bus, the NTSB suggests: Arrive at the bus stop early, stand at least 10 feet away from the curb while waiting for the bus, and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop a
K.D. Michaels
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Beyond the bridge: Kimberling City builds community, looks to the future
“What excites me most is that this isn't just a park project. It's a community project,” Gardner said.
Joelene Powell
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