Television personality and chef Paula Deen will be in Branson this weekend for a special event at her restaurant. Paula Deen will host a meet and greet event on Saturday at Paula Deen's Family Kitchen, located at the Branson Landing. A total of 200 wristbands will be given out on Saturday to fans and customers who make a purchase at the Paula Deen Store. Those 200 guests will have the opportunity to meet with Deen during the special private event, slated for 11 a.m. to 1

Motor units are a valuable tool for community policing, traffic enforcement, special events, parades and helping officers navigate busy areas more efficiently during peak times in Branson.

Today’s First5 devotional was from the 12th chapter of Mark’s Gospel, with Jesus sharing a parable of tenant farmers killing messengers sent by the landowner and, eventually, killing the landowner’s son. Recognizing themselves in the story, religious leaders hoped to trap Jesus by asking him a craftily-worded question: “Teacher, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” They were right; Jesus is i

The program is one of several initiatives connected to the College’s America 250 efforts, which seek to inspire a renewed appreciation for the principles, freedoms and responsibilities of American citizenship as the nation approaches its semi quincentennial celebration.

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Golfweek recently released its “Best Courses by State” compilation on June 15 and Ozarks National, Buffalo Ridge, Payne’s Valley and Branson Hills ranked as Missouri’s top four courses in that order. A fifth Branson Golf destination course, LedgeStone, is Missouri’s No. 7 rated layout, improving one place from its No. 8 ranking last year. “It’s an honor to be considered one of the best courses in a state with more than 300 of them, especially when we’ve improved our ranking y

Back then, summer ponds weren’t all filled with the scum and algae you see today. The water there in the shade of a big oak tree was dark and deep, full of bluegill and bass and a few small catfish.

However you choose to celebrate, we wish you a safe and Happy Independence Day week.

One of the area's most beloved holiday traditions is held on the campus of College of the Ozarks. Honor America is the first of many Independence Day celebrations held throughout the Branson/Lakes Area and is set for this weekend. To celebrate America's 250th Birthday, the College of the Ozarks' Honor America event is free and open to the public. The evening will include activities for the children, live entertainment, a variety of food options and a powerful patriotic pr

The class includes business panels of local professionals and business owners who coach students through mock interviews; and class assignments include setting goals and developing a resume, all of which provide "real life" practice for students to build confidence for their journey.

Coming events include “Stitch & Stay Safe,” an informative session taught by Nikki Kinney, combining a craft project with valuable social media safety training, starting on June 28. Check the Facebook page for availability as seating is limited.

One of the Forsyth Library's favorite fundraising events is coming soon. The annual Scrapbook Weekend to benefit the Forsyth Library is set for August 14 - 16 and according to organizers, there are only a few open spots left. The Scrapbook Weekend is the perfect chance for scrapbook enthusiasts to gather for a weekend of networking, learning, creativity and fun. The event will also feature raffles, door prizes and vendors offering the latest and greatest items for scrapbo

The lightning bugs played around the edges of forest and the barbed wire edge of my world that strange June night some 30 years ago. Out in the distance, I could hear kids talking, laughing, playing and I wanted to be a part. The fescue and the wild carrot grew in abandon after all the rain that cold springtime and the wild strawberries were slow to ripen. Wild strawberries are tiny compared to their domesticated cousins, tiny and easily squashed and commercially useless and

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Calling the mural a “visual testament to the deep-rooted patriotism of Missouri,” Lt. Gov. Wasinger pointed out the state’s contributions to westward expansion, memorialized in the mural by the Gateway Arch.