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Popular entertainer and radio host remembered
Branson mourns the loss of a beloved member of the community. Karen Berka was well known in the area, as a talented entertainer, a...

K.D. Michaels
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Low cost spay and neuter clinic opens
The long-awaited Snip City Branson is now open. Snip City Branson is the new, low cost spay and neuter clinic operated by the Branson...

K.D. Michaels
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Hundreds attend ceremony to dedicate Elevate Community property
Six tiny homes sat on the Elevate Community property and two of those homes were furnished and open for tours.

K.D. Michaels
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Area business offers fun for all over holiday weekend
Camping World in Branson held a cookout in honor of Memorial Day, and offered some inside fun and games for kids and families.

K.D. Michaels
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Stock Market Insights: Investing has changed. Has your portfolio?
But in today's economic environment, many question whether the traditional 60/40 mix still holds up. Here's why this once-iconic strategy may no longer be good enough.

Joe Shearer, CPFA
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Remember that suitcase you lost years ago? I found it!
How do suitcases get lost? Mostly when address tags are ripped off or the owner just abandons the case.

Bob Ford
4 min read


Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: Old timers
Charlie and I went on a float trip last spring and landed a dozen or so goggle-eye and half that many bass.

Larry Dablemont
3 min read
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Memories from the Homestead: The Walden family at Garber [Part 2]
Mathias was an interesting individual with many believing he was the inspiration for the Jim Lane character in Harold Bell Wright's "The Shepherd of the Hills."

John Fullerton
4 min read


Memorial Day message: ‘Just another sailor’
Many are aware of the origin of Memorial Day and the reason for Memorial Day. Some might even remember when it was called Decoration Day. We have come a long way since 1868 and the Civil War.

Submitted to Branson Globe
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For the Love of Branson: Glen Campbell Day
While these days are technically designated for that particular year, our Song of Hope organization has taken great care not to overlap days so that we can celebrate these entertainers every year on their special date or honorary week.

Marshall Howden
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Been thinkin’ about…The spider and the boat
The great garden spider, all bright yellow and stark black, was still and waiting on her weaving web there amid blooming iris and peonies...

Joshua Heston
4 min read


This is the ‘Voice of Explore Branson?’
“Ah, Seagull, why would the City of Branson and the TCED spend hundreds of thousands of marketing dollars to get people to the Explore Branson website only to give them a link on a Home Page that takes them off the website to somewhere else?”

Gary J. Groman
3 min read


Branson Meadows: 136-acre TIF Redevelopment Project?
The TIF Notice notified the various taxing jurisdictions ‘that a public hearing will be held regarding a proposed Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and related Redevelopment Projects...

Gary J. Groman
2 min read


Reflections: Hey kids, listen to this
The damage was minor, but guess what—I had to pay Dad back for the insurance deductible, leaving me zero money to spend on clothes...

Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read


Reader’s Corner: ‘Josh the Baby Otter’ teaches important water safety rules
Recently I was privileged to attend the presentation on water safety and safe boating practices for students in kindergarten and first...

Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read


Freedom of Road Riders to host fun family event June 14
The Branson Tri-Lakes Local 15 Chapter of Freedom of Road Riders, Inc., invites the community to “Cruisin’ into Summer,” planned for...

Submitted to Branson Globe
1 min read


Taney County Republican Central Committee hosting Flag Day ice cream social, June 14
This is also a great time to meet your Committee Man and Committee Woman, who represent the eight townships in the county, including Beaver, Big Creek, Branson, Jasper, Oliver, Scott and Swan.
Rob Doherty
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M & H Outdoors announces grand opening and ribbon cutting, June 20
Founded by U.S. Army veterans Levi Morey and Zach Hardcastle, M & H Outdoors aims to be the local go-to destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Submitted to Branson Globe
1 min read


Experience the power of worship like never before: Crowder with special guest James River Worship, June 22
Don’t miss the chance to experience these dynamic and spirit-filled performances live! Tickets are on sale ONLY at BlackOakAmp.com

Submitted to Branson Globe
1 min read


Fundraising helps CORE continue with mission of helping those in recovery
Two exciting events provided needed funding for CORE (Communities of Recovery Experience) during their recent fundraising week. In one...

K.D. Michaels
3 min read
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