He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. Isaiah 40:11 Something I am learning in my walk with God is how specific He is when He speaks to us personally. What connects with one of His children may not always connect with another. Therefore, He will find ways to reach us based on our experiences, our culture, our gender and our deepest longings. That is exactl

Each year, the Branson/Lakes area is a popular destination for family reunions and milestone family celebrations. Often identifiable by matching T-shirts, hats, etc., the groups can be spotted trooping through Silver Dollar City, grilling at area picnic pavilions and attending shows around town, some gatherings spanning three or even four generations. The weekend of June 13-14 will be an extra special reunion for the Hazell family, as multiple generations of multiple branc

A special plaque will honor those who are helping to preserve Branson's musical history. "We are excited to officially begin creating the Founding Sponsors Plaque for the Song of Hope Museum," explained Marshall Howden founder of the Song of Hope Museum and Song of Hope Foundation. "This plaque will permanently honor the individuals, families, businesses and theaters who have helped establish and secure the future of the museum and preserve Branson's musical story for gener

Why are we so lax in giving out compliments? I think we often have good inclinations but don’t act on them.

The rain poured down just beyond the garage doors, dirty cement glistening in the late, dark summertime somewhere between light and dusk. Bare incandescent lightbulb shown over saws and level, hammers, screws, nails, fishing rods, my dad’s red hammer. Old 1960s’ refrigerator, stocked with beer and leftovers, with a freezer desperately in need of defrosting hummed. It was July sometime in the early 1990s. I paused. Perhaps the twilight made this moment profound, though if some

The Missouri Broadcast Educators Association also honored Moss’ work in several categories.

Each year, the community bank awards three, one-time $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing degrees in finance or business at an accredited college.

What is "That Printer of Udell's" really about? Well, it follows the character Dick Falkner, who was orphaned and homeless, and how he escaped poverty and an abusive alcoholic father.

A lone voice in the room expressing concern that more regulation is needed was that of John Coffman with the Consumers Council, who pointed out possible loopholes and suggested looking into requirements that data centers construct their own energy sources.

These special story times will include a schoolhouse-style experience with storytelling and games

The S&P 500 recently posted its longest winning streak in more than a year, closing at new record highs as investors continue pouring money into equities.

A remarkable donation from an anonymous donor will support the Elevate Tiny Home Community, and Elevate Community is celebrating all summer long. An anonymous donor had generously pledged a $75,000 matching gift for the continuation of Elevate Community. The way the matching donation works is that every donation of $100 or more received by Elevate Community will be matched until the $75,000 match has been reached. That means that your donation, made between now and August 1

All four occupants of the truck, who were vacationing in Branson, were taken by ambulance to the hospital, but no serious injuries were reported.

If anyone knows me (even a little bit) they know I am all about simple, commonsense solutions and prevention, which more often than not CAN “co-habituate.” Many moons ago when I was a family resource specialist at OACAC, I was reading up on PTSD in general and, in so doing, learned from a report that came out around 2020. Tthere was a huge gap in service for veterans suffering from PTSD. There was a 25% shortage of psychiatrists to treat these poor patients. This broke my

BRANSON PD FACEBOOK We’re proud to share that the City of Branson’s new Police Station has been named a runner-up for the Missouri Municipal League Innovation Award in the Medium City Class! This statewide recognition highlights projects that demonstrate creativity, strong planning and a commitment to better serving Missouri communities. Branson’s new Police Station was designed to be functional, family-focused and built with the future in mind, providing the space and

Recently, a reunion group from the Charlie Company, 2nd/502, 101st Airborne stopped by the Garden to present a beautiful wreath and hold a dedication/remembrance ceremony.

For the past 30 years, the P.O.W. Network has played an important part in hosting numerous events during Veterans Week, held Nov. 5-11 each year.

The enemy will try to crush you based on your calling, but God will use your calling to crush the enemy. It had been one of the most emotionally trying weeks I've had in a long time. Amid the crushing fatigue and muscle weakness that accompanies a neuromuscular disease like MG, one of the medications I take to fight it was also causing mood swings, and I found myself crying more easily than usual. To add to that, I accidentally overheard a sister in the Lord (who I have great