(Cute, funny, and heartwarming quotes from kids)

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

For more information or to arrange a ride for your kids, please call the church at 417-546-4580. If no one answers, please leave a message and we'll return your call.

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.

Two popular Branson shows are holding area appreciation this month. A long-running Pierce Arrow Show is well regarded as Branson's hottest show. With powerful four-part harmony, Pierce Arrow delights audiences with an amazing selection of country music, gospel, patriotic and so much more. The talented quartet is joined on stage by a hilarious comedian, adding the perfect amount of comedy to the show. The show features unequalled special effects and elaborate lighting. With

So, while you travel about in the warmth of the summer season, remember that there is One who looks down from the window of heaven with the impatience of the gardener to see what growth, what change will His planting bring forth.

OK, let’s end the suspense for those who aren’t going to read more than three paragraphs. Was the attempt successful? Absolutely!