Elevate Community, an outreach of the well-known nonprofit Elevate Branson is designed to address the shortage of affordable housing in the tourist community of Branson where many work low-paying jobs and more than 20% of the residents live in poverty.

Education news from schools around the Tri-Lakes area

Apparently, according to “The Plant Paradox,” there are roughly 1,000 types of lectins of which gluten is one.

But which of us are worthy, in our own power, of God’s attention? Have I taken Jesus’ work of atonement for granted? And when I receive a special blessing or answer to prayer, do I thank Him?

Most of us do not think much about our home or business water service until we turn on the tap or want to flush the toilet or do some cleaning—that is, as long as things are working and the water is clean! But what about those times when it’s not—when you get the message from your HOA that your neighborhood system is down for maintenance again, or your municipality is scheduled to vote on expensive needed improvements. For Ozarks Clean Water Company (OCWC), thinking about

Everyone is invited to attend this special one-day event on Saturday, March 28, rain or shine

Abby Lee Miller, star of the hit Lifetime television show “Dance Moms,” will be visiting Branson. Miller will bring her one-of-a-kind event, "Abby Lee Miller Live! At the Top of the Pyramid" to Branson for one night only at the Reza Live Theatre. Miller is known for her unforgettable personality and her legendary dance coaching which helped rocket many of her students to successful careers in the entertainment business. This 90-minute event is more than a show, it is an e

That brings us to an interesting market story unfolding this week. While most financial news has been focused on oil prices, another market has been quietly moving in a way that could eventually affect the cost of the food we eat.

Residents, business owners and members of the media are encouraged to attend in person.

Jason is now doing what she asked. Having played the drums for forty-eight years, including gigs on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, much of it in conjunction with his journalism career, he is now taking a leap of faith to live the life that really makes him happy — playing the drums.

News items from schools around the Tri-Lakes area.

Davis also addressed the crowd, sharing his desire to represent the area he calls home at the State Capitol.

She said the event will incorporate the red, white, and blue for America’s Patriotic 250th and have a similar format to the one used so successfully for the Fall Fest event, with different colors and other seasonal elements.

Following the celebratory remarks, all eyes turned to the giant crane as it lifted the tower roof, positioned it and lowered it into place, followed by celebratory fireworks.

Five local/regional acts performed; the special guests, The Creek Rocks and Big Smith performed during the second half.

My great-grandfather Calvin Jones knew the May family quite well as they cut railroad ties together, since that line of work brought a nicer income in those tough years after homesteading.

Then, Brett and I went back and told Mom, 'We're getting married tomorrow.' Her eyes got really big, and she smiled and wrote 'Yay!' "

Annual event is April 10

The Hamners' Variety Theater is open for the 2026 season, with three spectacular shows: Hamners' Unbelievable, Abba Tribute and Beach Boys Tribute. As their way of saying thank you to the community for your support, the Hamners' Variety Theater is offering area appreciation rates to each of their three shows throughout the remainder of the month of March. Area appreciation rates are just $10 per show and are extended to residents of the following counties: Missouri: Bar