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Been thinking about…Devils and dust
Big festivals are scary, especially when you’re the one in charge, especially when the festival in question is so personal.

Joshua Heston
7 min read


Stock Market Insights: A strange combination and a resilient stock market
We are already seeing some of that pressure show up in stock valuations. The S&P 500's forward price-to-earnings ratio has fallen to around 19 times expected earnings.

Joe Shearer, CPFA
3 min read


Three-hand squeezes
Our three-hand squeezes continued when Grandma and I would travel to Wisconsin to visit.

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s: A season of gleaning
As I continued driving, it felt like God was telling me, "It's ok to glean for a season."

Tiffany Gravett
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Going into sports season with grace
There is nothing wrong with wanting your team to win. In fact, competitiveness is one of the things that makes sports exciting. But how we handle ourselves when things don't go our way says much more about us than the final score ever will.

Sarah Powell
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Area appreciation dates for King’s Castle shows
King's Castle Theatre is saying thank you to local residents by offering area appreciation rates for a limited time. Now through September 30, local residents can purchase tickets to any of the venue's shows for just $20 per person per show. The special area appreciation rates are valid for Anthems of Rock, Jersey Nights, Spirit of America, the Ultimate 70s Show and Dublin's Irish Tenors and Celtic Ladies. To reserve your tickets at the special area appreciation rates, ca

K.D. Michaels
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Treasure Lake hosts Veterans quilt presentation
Discovery Quilters is also preparing for a quilt show to be held September 25 and 26, 2027, a wonderful opportunity for the community to see the creativity and craftsmanship of local quilters.

Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read


Taney County Crisis Center: Federal funding cut
U. S. research shows about three women are killed every day by a current or former intimate partner.

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Reflections: ‘Well, bless your heart!’
While I’ll admit to having had a few good laughs about the sarcastic nuances of “Bless your heart,” it’s also a good reminder to make sure people know when we’re joking and when we really do want to convey sympathy.

Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read


Branson entertainer begins cancer battle, GoFundMe established
Frost's friend Stephen Odom has launched a GoFundMe page for Michael to help raise needed money for the vocalist, as he recovers.

K.D. Michaels
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October Branson Jammin’ for Jesus concert to benefit New Life Restoration Center
A love offering will also be taken during intermission, with 100% of the collection going directly to New Life Restoration Center.

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Veterans of the Ozarks host annual golf tournament
Learn more about the Veterans of the Ozarks and stay up to date on special events by visiting the Facebook page or https://www.veteransoftheozarks.com/.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Branson has AI Data Center operation under control
In recent days, AI Data Centers and their impact on local communities have been a topic of discussion everywhere. From the U.S. Congress to state and local governments across the country, it seems that everyone is scrambling to control these centers and their impact. The good news is that in 2024, well before the current frenzy filled headlines and sparked public anger, Branson passed a zoning ordinance setting requirements for operating these centers and protecting our commu

Gary J. Groman
3 min read


Special anniversary celebration at Truth Traveler
Now through October 11, residents of Taney and Stone counties in Missouri can receive admission to Trut

K.D. Michaels
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Preserving our past: A sign worth remembering
But the longer I looked at it, the more I realized this wasn’t simply an old sign hanging on a rock. It was a piece of Stone County history.

John Larance
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Hiring fair connects area employers with potential employees
Tavares encouraged any area job-seekers who were unable to attend in person to check out the participating employers’ job postings online.

Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read


Reflexology: No cons, all pros
Absolutely and for sure, the most used and neglected part of our body is our feet; they are always in motion and over time can cause us to experience pain and discomfort.

Jody Johnson Godfrey
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Foster fathers charged in child abuse case
“Some nights, he would get whooped and then wake up the next morning to another whooping.”
AJ Fahr
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Discover Crane hosts ribbon cutting for new shop in Crane
The fall open house provided visitors with a chance to tour the new shop, browse its selections and celebrate the occasion with fellow community members.

Sarah Powell
1 min read


Hillbilly Days bring small-town fun to Reeds Spring
Other competitions throughout the day included the watermelon crawl, skillet toss and pig scramble, rounding out another year of Hillbilly Days festivities in Reeds Spring.

Joelene Powell
2 min read
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