That is the essence with which I choose to write today. May the Lord forgive me for the times I have done anything less.

Mahoney is recognized as a champion for the community, having worked tirelessly to improve access to care, support local initiatives and strengthen partnerships that enhance the health and well-being of families throughout the Ozarks.

If you’ve ever wondered what a dog might say if it could really talk—get ready to find out!

Crain sang backup for Wayne Newton for many years but says his heart was always with Southern Gospel, so he was happy to join the Presleys in that role.

"I believe in servant leadership that protects our past, strengthens our present and prepares Branson for a bright future.

Whether creating new memories or revisiting cherished traditions, guests are invited to celebrate the season surrounded by nature’s beauty.

Harris' book launch included fun activities for children and families, photo opportunities, chance to meet the author and illustrator, and the opportunity to meet one of the characters in some of Harris' books, Papa.

The Freedom of Road Riders teams up with the Taneycomo Elks Club 2597 for this special event each year, in order to provide holiday gifts to area children in need.

In recent years, Branson has become known as America's Christmas Tree City, with businesses displaying a wide variety of beautifully and creatively decorated trees for the enjoyment of our area residents and visitors.

Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts joined together for a Flag Retirement Ceremony in the parking lot of Branson's United Methodist Church, located on 76 Country Boulevard.

Greenwood, a musical legend, American patriot and champion of our nation's veterans performed at the Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theater on Sunday to an excited audience.

Many community members, friends and former employees met at the Day Room of Veterans Village to share their memories of Steve Weyher, a veteran, Branson businessman and community leader who passed away in June.

There is wisdom in having international holdings in your portfolio. It gives you diversification because global stocks and other governments are not in lockstep with the U.S.

The orange streetlamps lit a covey of maple trees, trees whose leaves were making weird shivery noises in the early nighttime darkness. The sound was almost that of the ocean surf in the new dark of yet another Saturday, another week, another deep fall night, another onrushing winter, another year cold and soon dead. I stood on the high cement parking deck, modern American convention hotel juxtaposed with another old neighborhood. The orange light cast weird shadows over tras

The Ole Seagull’s personal experience as an FAA attorney causes Ole Seagull to believe it’s a job that is already incredibly stressful with no room for mistakes.

Upon arriving at Cedar Ridge, this 10-year U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and his wife of 61 years, herself a U.S. Navy Veteran, were greeted by their great-grandson, Cruze Westfall, and taken to the library to join other veterans and their families for a reception.

Dad said some men dropped to their knees in prayer; some clutched pocket-sized Bibles; others resolutely faced forward—but at the last possible second, the plane swerved and crashed into the ocean nearby.

The book and the class are of inestimable value in giving students perspective on the history of the Vietnam conflict, helping many better understand their grandparents and other family members who served during that time.