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Celebrate the holidays with Johnny Morris Conservation Foundation
There’s something for everyone to celebrate this season, and we’re excited to share our holiday offerings with you!

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Bless a Baby: Keepsake of Kindness 2025
Pregnancy Life Line of Branson West, MO, a local nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is spreading some holiday cheer with its annual "Bless a Baby" program. A beautiful holiday ornament and a card are sent for each donation, with the donor choosing the recipient or recipients. This will make an excellent gift. Pregnancy Life Line will send a lovely card and ornament directly to your recipient or recipients, on your behalf. Alternatively, you could do this in memory

Luanna Fullerton
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Standing by the Door helps with Christmas wishes
Each of the houses in the Standing by the Door program will receive blank wish lists so that parents can write down the gifts they would like to give their children for Christmas.

K.D. Michaels
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Reeds Spring Church honors veterans
Several state and local elected officials were in attendance, participating in the program to recognize these special men and women.

K.D. Michaels
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Red Kettle Campaign to help meet needs in community
With that many red kettles, the Salvation Army is always in need of bell ringers.

K.D. Michaels
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Hughes Brothers Christmas Show features many talented entertainers
With nothing but Christmas from start to finish, the Hughes Brothers Christmas Show features Santa as you've never seen him, explaining the meaning of beloved Christmas symbols.

K.D. Michaels
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House of Hope provides safety and warmth for those in need
The Warming Center has a men's side, a women's side and a family room, with a maximum capacity of 49 individuals who can stay overnight.

K.D. Michaels
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Dutch Bros opens in Branson
Dutch Bros, a drive through coffee shop located in downtown Branson, boasts an extensive menu of coffee classics, lattes and more.

K.D. Michaels
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Church displays new mural, dedication ceremony November 30
A local church will hold a ceremony in honor of the beautiful new mural that graces their building. Painted by artist Valerie Clayton of Liberty, Missouri, the mural on the outside of Branson's Church of the Harvest, was designed to depict the biblical harvest. "A wheat field, a man cutting wheat, a woman stacking wheat, a woman with a baby working in the field," explained Dr. Paul Collins, Pastor of the Church of the Harvest. A ceremony to dedicate the mural will be he

K.D. Michaels
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Branson Globe readers are thankful
During the Thanksgiving season, people around the country pause to reflect what makes them truly thankful. Branson Globe readers took the opportunity to express their gratitude with us.

K.D. Michaels
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Branson entertainer to offer free family celebration for Christmas
To make this holiday event possible, the Nashville Roadhouse is asking for the support from the area's generous businesses.

K.D. Michaels
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Reader’s Corner: Fun children’s events coming at KAL
In addition to the morning events, Kimberling Area Library will also host a monthly Lego Club on the first Tuesday of each month at 4:15 p.m., starting on Tuesday, December 2.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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A tale of two tourism taxes: the BCTT and TCEDT [Part 1]
The BCTT is managed directly by the city government, and it is a fundamental tax needed to keep Branson running when its population suddenly swells by tens of thousands of visitors.

Gary J. Groman
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Veterans honored with Quilts of Valor
On Tuesday, November 11, a Quilt of Valor presentation took place in the Keeter Center, honoring Myron Johnson and Pete Jennen.

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With Abe Lincoln’s Proclamation 106, citizens rejoiced and turkeys scattered
The Civil War had dragged on for two-plus years. Several of Lincoln’s proclamations ordered states to supply additional troops.

Bob Ford
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Stock Market Insights: When the trail narrows, why valuations matter for investors
Joe Shearrer, CPFA® is Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. Several summers ago, I hiked to the summit of Mount Bierstadt in Colorado—one of the state’s more popular fourteeners. The climb up was challenging yet straightforward: a wide trail, a steady pace and clear footing. But the real adventure came next. From Bierstadt’s peak, I crossed the narrow “Sawtooth” ridge that connects to Mount Evans. The Sawtooth isn’t for the faint of heart. On on

Joe Shearer, CPFA
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Golden Corral celebrates 25th annual Military Appreciation Night
Through the years, veterans have waited in long lines, often braving the elements, to enjoy a delicious, complimentary meal at Golden Corral.

K.D. Michaels
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Concerned Women, Young Women for America enjoy fellowship
As the meeting drew to a close, those present were already looking forward to the next opportunity to get together. Many also said they were inspired to suggest more ways generations can interact in our communities and civic groups, and especially in our churches.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Annual one-day food drive set for November 26
On the day before Thanksgiving, volunteers from the Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors will be stationed at participating stores throughout the area, collecting nonperishable food items and cash donations.

K.D. Michaels
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Annual Veterans Day Parade one of the best
Spirits were high and patriotism was at its peak as adults and children, many waving flags or donning red, white and blue clothing, cheered as the military vehicles, cars carrying dignitaries, floats and marching bands passed by.

K.D. Michaels
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