The Our Lady of the Cove Catholic Church of Forsyth helped out a local organization during the Advent Season, through the church's Giving Tree Project.   This year, the church, made up of approximately 80 families, focused on foster children, and a program known as Suitcases for New Beginnings, founded by Cheryl Adair, a former special ed teacher's aide at Forsyth Elementary School.     Adair is now a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Advocate Supervisor, who is very fa

Trexler's main focus is finding the right homes for the cats in her care, and she does not prioritize "fast" adoptions over "right" adoptions.  

Mothers-to-be and new parents from both Stone and Taney County are invited to register to attend the shower, which will feature a light lunch, and important resources and information from participating agencies.

Once again, thank you, Branson Globe readers, for making the holidays brighter for many of our neighbors. We appreciate you all and wish you an amazing 2026.

The Forsyth Library Thrift Store is seeking donations.   The Thrift Store, one of the primary sources of funding for Forsyth's Community Library, offers a large variety of new-to-you treasures as very affordable items. Shoppers find clothing for all ages, decor, household items, toys, linens, dishware, craft supplies, jewelry and much more—all at amazing low prices.   The Thrift Store staff and volunteers continue to work hard to make improvements on the store's layout and me

The All Access Pass provides the ticket holder access to all of Fritz's Adventure popular attractions

In addition to assisting parents with their shopping, Chimneys of Hope offers some holiday magic to the children as well.

Chief Schmidt began his career in January of 1999 as a Patrol Officer for the City of Hollister’s Police Department.

To introduce Tims to the Table Rock Lake community, the Table Rock Quilt Guild will host a public lecture titled “A Quilt Is Born” on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 2 p.m.

A little over a year ago, members of the Branson, Hollister and Reeds Spring school foundations didn’t know each other. Today, the teams are working together to raise funds not just for their districts, but also for the 14,000 students and staff from public schools in the Stone and Taney County area.   The three school foundations – Branson R-IV Education Foundation, Hollister School Foundation and Reeds Spring Wolf Pack Foundation – will present “A Night in the Arts” on Apri

On Monday, January 12, 2026, come to Truth Traveler Branson for a meet and greet with Ken Ham and Captain Barry Wilmore.

Branson Globe readers took the time to share their plans and hopes for 2026.

Advice and tips for your financial wellness in 2026

Joe Shearrer, CPFA® is Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Fervent Wealth Management.   Every December, as holiday parties fill the calendar and year-end checklists get shorter, the stock market picks up a familiar storyline: the Santa Claus Rally. You’ll hear it mentioned on financial news channels and in market commentaries, usually with a mix of optimism and skepticism. Some investors swear by it. Others dismiss it as folklore. As with most things in investing, the truth

To help you beat the odds this year, we analyzed the data to find the most popular goals, the ones that usually fail, and the specific habits you are most likely to keep.

Advice for keeping your furry family members healthy in the New Year from Paws 4 Safety.

When you slow down and pay attention to what you already have, something shifts. You stop comparing, stop chasing and start enjoying the life God has given you. Gratitude doesn’t change your circumstances — but it absolutely changes your heart.

YOUR FAMILY'S HEALTH & WELLNESS It would be great to see the landscape change from all the “New Year’s resolutions” that have been trashed or abandoned. There is a methodology to stop these unattainable goals in their tracks!   First off—not sure who started all of this or when. It is purported that it was enacted around 4,000 years back by the Babylonians making promises to their gods during their 12-day New Year Festival. This practice traveled to the Romans honoring Janus

The key to this decision is first knowing what job or career you want. It’s not an easy question—most adults are still looking for the answer!

Think of it as your final “I love you!”