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When all you see is sand, seek an oasis
When problems stack up and life is so hard, we may feel like we are living in a harsh, barren desert--and barely surviving.

Lauri Lemke Thompson
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Hillcrofters discuss new state park at meeting
Bonnell explained the conceptual development plans that were completed in 2022 and went into detail about phase one for the Shepherd of the Hills State Park.

Luanna Fullerton
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College of the Ozarks presents Eugene Charles Wittick Teaching Excellence Award to Joseph Western
Western is known for building meaningful relationships with his students by encouraging them to engage deeply with the history he teaches.

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College of the Ozarks ranked No. 1 Best Christian College in Missouri by Niche
Along with these rankings, College of the Ozarks also earned an overall “A” rating because of its strong performance across key measures such as academic quality, campus environment, and overall value.

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Stone County Ambulance District celebrates opening of new Station 4 in Crane
Located on State Highway 413 in Crane, just across from the school, the new station will house one full paramedic ambulance crew 24 hours a day.

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SMAC Art Center hosts “The Opposite of Breaking News”
Lonely shopping carts, falling street signs and decrepit buildings are among the commonplace subjects of Kelly’s work.

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Mid-Town Café: Well known for great food and friendship
Mid-Town Café is a modest operation with just a few tables and chairs but is a well known Stone County eating place to find great food and friendship.

Steve Caulfield
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Tri-Lakes Amateur Radio Club field day to be held June 27-28
Have you been considering investigating “Ham Radio” and how you can integrate it into your own family? This is a great opportunity to find out more about Ham Radio locally! In fact, the local Amateur Radio Club – Tri-Lakes Amateur Radio Club – is excited to welcome members of the general public to both come out to observe and interact with Club setups “in the field” for the 2026 National ARRL Field Day exercise! This annual event is amateur radio’s premier, on-the-air emer

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Country super group returns for one night only
Tickets are on sale now. Reserve your tickets online at TheMansionTheatre.com or by calling the theater box office at 417-335-2000.

K.D. Michaels
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Upstairs over a vacant lot: ‘The Old Ditch Dweller’
My thought is that every day is a gift. It is a gift whether you are 9 or 90.

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Area students lend their time and talent to special project
The inspiration for the project came when Schulz and her husband Glenn, Branson Alderman for Ward 2, took a trip to Crystal Bridges in Arkansas, to see their display, Common Threads, honoring America's 250th Birthday.

K.D. Michaels
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Memories from the Homestead: Produced by Neely Plumb
Eve without question would become the most popular member of the family! You saw her on such popular TV shows as “The Virginian,” “Big Valley,” “Lassie,” or from her most remembered series, the “Brady Bunch,” where at eleven years of age in 1969 she was cast as the middle sister Jan Brady.

John Fullerton
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The lie about raw milk
I guess the average person, as myself, tends to believe about anything that “the important” people put out there for us. I was taught to always respect, listen and adhere to what my government told me…that is until the hippie movement erupted. Though I was never a hippie as I didn’t do drugs, I loved the fashion they brought us, but even more so, loved the mantra about authority: “Don’t believe them because we can’t trust that BIG is interested in anything having to do with o

Jody Johnson Godfrey
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Reader’s Corner: Learn about Stone County growth and development at Learning on Wednesday
Kimberling Area Library and the Table Rock Area Chamber of Commerce invite you to join them on Wednesday, July 8, for a Learning on Wednesday session featuring Jeremy Goggans, Economic Development Director for the Chamber. Jeremy will share what is happening across Stone County to support the area’s future, including economic development efforts, community growth and attracting new business. The conversation will also include a look at local planning in Stone County commun

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Paws 4 Safety: An old threat making headlines again
People also wonder if humans are at risk. Human cases are uncommon, but they can occur.

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Paula Deen welcomes fans to special Saturday event
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

K.D. Michaels
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Branson Police Department brings back its motorcycle unit
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.

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Board approves new public comment rules; keeps comments at start of meeting
At the June 23, 2026, meeting, the Branson Board of Aldermen (Board) gave unanimous approval to Bill 6681, which governs how the Board receives public input during its meetings. For those that want a summary, this Bill, as passed on its First Reading, establishes the definition of “Eligible Commenter,” permits only “Eligible Commenters” to Speak during the Public Comment and Regular Agenda portions of the meeting, kept the Public Comments section of the meeting at the beginni

Gary J. Groman
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Reflections: Giving to Caesar
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

Cynthia J. Thomas
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College of the Ozarks honors Pledge of Allegiance tradition with free ice cream
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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