Education news from schools around the Tri-Lakes area

Branson’s most iconic live music experience is turning up the spotlight once again! Legends in Concert is thrilled to present its second spring season, through May 24, showcasing powerhouse tributes to Shania Twain, Pat Benatar, The Blues Brothers™ and Elvis Presley. This dynamic entertainment mix brings together two legendary female chart-toppers, the high energy comedy of The Blues Brothers™, and the timeless charisma of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll—creating one unforgettable

Once again, this show will welcome back award-winning Western entertainer Garrett Underwood, known for his precision trick riding and authentic Western performances complete with gun twirling, whip tricks and glow in the dark rope spinning.

Stevie Lee is the owner of the Nashville Roadhouse Live theater in Branson. The theater was awarded the "Theater of the Year for 2026."

Tickets for the October 24 performance went on sale April 10 and are expected to sell quickly.

Attendees gathered to witness the ceremonial ribbon cutting with the Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce and tour the new facility, which will provide expanded access to books, technology, educational resources and community programming for residents of all ages.

The Thunderbirds, widely known as “America’s Team,” represent the skill, precision and professionalism of the men and women of the United States Air Force.

Tickets for this special event will go on sale Friday, April 17 and will be available exclusively at blackoakamp.com.

Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort, is thrilled to announce that Payne’s Valley has been voted the Number 1 Best Public Golf Course in the Country by USA Today 10Best . A partnership between Johnny Morris, Tiger Woods and the Payne Stewart Family, the course showcases the region’s natural beauty through a 19-hole championship course. The par-72, 7,370 course is the first public access design by Tiger Woods and his design firm, TGR Design and was ranked as th

The Rotary Club of Hollister and Taney County Ambulance are partnering to save lives. You are invited to invest one hour to partner with us. Hands-only CPR can buy precious time to save a life until trained medical personnel arrive. About 40 people each hour have a cardiac arrest while not in the hospital (350,000 people a year), and nine out of ten of those individuals will not survive. Class will be held Wednesday, April 29, beginning at 9 a.m., at the Taney County Ambul

Branson's Song of Hope Museum is holding an open house. The event will mark the beginning of Branson's Founders' Week, which celebrates the entertainers—both families and individuals—who laid the foundation of Branson's musical legacy. Visitors are welcome to visit the Song of Hope Museum at any time between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. during the April 28 open house. A special guided tour, hosted by Song of Hope founder Marshall Howden, will begin at 11 a.m. "We invite

Elvis fans will gather next month for Branson's annual Elvis Festival. The three-day musical event will be held May 1 - 3. Branson's Elvis Festival celebrates the memory and legacy of Elvis Presley with concerts, events, tribute shows and the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, one of only a few such competitions sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises. The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest brings in the best tribute artists from across the country, who are judged on

Branson Parks and Recreation held an Easter event that was fun for both pets and their parents. Despite the rainy weather, dozens of dogs, along with their people, attended the annual Doggie Easter Egg Hunt at Stockstill Park. Dogs hunted for Easter Eggs—some filled with treats and others containing slips of paper to be exchanged for one of several exciting gifts. More than $300 was raised for the Branson Humane Society during the event. The Branson Humane Society e

Because there are many scheduled programs on the Elevate Branson campus, the playground will be open to the public during specific hours.

That sounds impossible, you might say. I would agree, but we believe in the God of the impossible, don’t we? He wouldn’t ask us to do something unless He’s also willing to empower us to do it. So ask for His help.

Dr. Richard Baker, AIF®, is the CEO and executive wealth advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. My dad caught my brother and me having a BB gun war. I hid behind a tractor tire trying to shoot my brother's baseball cap off, and my brother was using his Daisy BB gun to try to give me another cowlick. When Dad came around the corner, there was an immediate ceasefire. Hopefully, the Middle East ceasefire won't be as painful as our BB war. Shortly after news broke about a two-

While pursuing her education, Lunda accepted the teaching position at Garber in July 1905, with classes starting in September for a four-month term.

Old and worn highway winds next to the creek, a creek now obscured by green leaves and the falling dark. Frogs peep. The old town’s yellow street lamps cast globes of light in the creekside forest, illuminating clouds of flimsy Mayflies. The darkness is close, the water down below running over limestone. Springtime in the Ozarks is here. Heavy traffic whines on the big six lanes. Not long ago, the anachronists of the Ozarks would have stumbled over the idea of big road and

Little Heroes Park is located at 108 Little Heroes Circle, Walnut Shade—just north of the big Cross and visible from U.S. Hwy. 65 north of Branson.