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Winners of the 2025 Branson Show Awards named
This year's show was held at the Nashville Roadhouse Theatre, formerly the Pierce Arrow Theatre, where area entertainers flocked to support and celebrate their peers, and music lovers turned out to cheer on the winners.

K.D. Michaels
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Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers
For first-time buyers, they can be a smart way to get into homeownership without stretching your budget. For downsizers, they offer less space to maintain with the flexibility to stay in a great location.

Heathery Tankersley
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A two-year-old, a fire victim and a dejected boy
So he sets off toward the car in the dark. Her security system records his walk and his little voice: “Don’t be afraid. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be afraid,” he says out loud with every step.

Lauri Lemke Thompson
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Reflections: ‘Trust and obey,’ with gratitude
I’m starting a new First5 Bible study, “30 Bible Verses Every Christian Should Know.” It includes not just the verses themselves, but the...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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How many Kansans does it take to screw in a lightbulb? [Part 2 of 3]
Towns started springing up populated by likeminded settlers: Leavenworth, Atchison and Lecompton were inhabited by mostly pro-slavery Missourians while Lawrence and Topeka considered themselves “Free Staters.”

Bob Ford
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Branson's Got Talent winner named
Following the auditions, a total of 12 finalists were selected to compete in front of judges and a live audience.

K.D. Michaels
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Branson Board unanimously approves three-year extension of Historic Downtown CID
As presented, there were minor amendments to the original approved for the first reading.

Gary J. Groman
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Convoy of Honor to present Branson Patriot Wall Project
Organizers and volunteers of the Convoy of Honor are excited to invite the community to be a part of “history in the making” during...

Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read
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Memories from the Homestead: Pioneer treasures—Tommy Nallie [Part 4]
In late 2010 going into 2011 we started taking the Roy Rogers Jr. and the High Riders performances out on the road for occasional dates. There were several that were an absolute hoot.

John Fullerton
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Tri-Lakes Education News
Education news from around the Tri-Lakes

Submitted to Branson Globe
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College of the Ozarks to host Dr. Tim Elmore for launch of Rooted Families initiative, September 23
The launch of Rooted Families is designed to equip caregivers with resources for Christian formation from infancy through college.

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Tri-Lakes Amateur Radio Club to hold boot camp
The cost of the class is $60.00, which includes the testing fee, lunch and membership in TLARC.

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Recycling in Southwest Missouri and why it matters
Founded by Korina Branson-Jones and her husband, David, Earthwise is a nonprofit organization that collects cardboard, tin, aluminum, paper, plastics and glass.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Stock Market Insights: September’s market test - what history, rates, GDP and profits tell us
For nearly a century, September has been the S&P 500’s weakest month. Since 1928, the index has averaged a decline of just over one percent and has finished lower more than half the time...

Joe Shearer, CPFA
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Fall festivals kick off this weekend
September and October bring events of all types—with fun for all ages—to the Ozarks, beginning this weekend.

K.D. Michaels
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Bull Creek RV Park to host Fall Festival
Bull Creek RV Park invites the community to join them on Saturday, October 4, for their fourth annual Fall Festival. From 11 a.m. to 6...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Silver Dollar City thanks local heroes with Cinnamon Bread Brigade: First Responders Appreciation Days, through Sept. 8
Early that morning, loaves of the gooey goodness were baked, boxed and loaded—ready to ride shotgun! The City’s own fire chief joined park hosts in aprons, climbing into trucks with local emergency personnel to deliver dozens of loaves to departments across Stone and Taney counties.

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Ribbon cutting ceremony on September 13 to open Wolves Crossing playground
Following the ribbon cutting, the Rotary Club of Table Rock Lake will host its annual Pickleball Tournament, 5k race, and one-mile fun run.

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Doggie Swim a huge success
The cooler weather meant fewer dogs than in years past, but those in attendance had a great time closing down the pool for the 2025 season.

K.D. Michaels
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Stock Market Insights: Tariffs, debt and markets - why old tools still matter for the U.S. economy
Dr. Richard Baker, AIF®, is the CEO and executive wealth advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. Tariffs have become a pawn in America’s...

Dr. Richard Baker
3 min read
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