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For the love of Branson: Ralph’s big idea
So here comes Ralph’s big idea! Unbeknownst to us before he brought it to the mayor in the proper manner, he had been scouting out the old White House Theatre up on the bluff somewhat close to the proposed location.

Marshall Howden
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Stock Market Insights: The case against jumping into hot consumer staples stocks
The consumer staples sector is up over 12% year-to-date, ranking third after energy (20%) and materials (15%) among the eleven S&P 500 sectors. It’s tempting to overweight one's portfolio in that direction, but it might not be the best strategy.

Dr. Richard Baker
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College of the Ozarks hosts 10th annual Night to Shine for guests with special needs
Night to Shine is a memorable experience for everyone participating. Lori Simmons, community service coordinator, mentioned the event’s impact on both guests and those who volunteer to serve.

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Area appreciation going on now at Legends
A popular Branson show is currently holding area appreciation. Area appreciation for Legends in Concert runs through February 24 for residents of select counties in Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas. This is your opportunity to see the 2026 show's fabulous Spring lineup, with tributes to Lainey Wilson, Toby Keith, The Blues Brothers and Elvis. Area appreciation rates are extended to residents in the following Missouri counties: Barry, Christian, Dallas, Douglas, Gre

K.D. Michaels
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Local leaders take the plunge
Christian Action Ministries operates the food pantries and mobile food outreaches in Taney and Stone counties.

K.D. Michaels
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Agendas, courtesy, and processes are for others, not the aristocratic ‘New Wave’
A long-standing tradition has guided Branson Board of Aldermen meetings for decades. It is a simple, unwritten rule of etiquette: the general Public Comment period at the beginning of each meeting is reserved for topics that are not already listed on that night’s Regular Agenda to be discussed later in the meeting. If a citizen wants to discuss a specific item scheduled for later in the meeting, the standard practice is to wait until that item is formally presented by the B

Gary J. Groman
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H2Ozarks helps protect water quality
Different focus areas of H2Ozarks include water quality monitoring, encouraging citizen involvement through training such as how to conduct testing; invasive species management; septic system education and remediation; landowner assistance program applications to help qualifying landowners with costs of needed remediation; and watershed management plans that must be in place in order to apply for grant assistance funds for distribution.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Readers give shout-out to their favorite Valentine
In celebration of Valentine's Day, some Branson Globe readers took a moment to express their love for their favorite Valentine.

K.D. Michaels
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Stock Market Insights: Don't panic; how investors should handle the tech selloff
Joe Shearrer, CPFA® is Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. If you've checked your retirement portfolio lately, you've likely noticed some unsettling red numbers in your technology holdings. Software stocks are experiencing significant selling pressure, with the S&P North American Technology Software Index down roughly 18% this year. For many retirees and near-retirees who hold tech-heavy index funds, this volatility can feel unnerving. But before

Joe Shearer, CPFA
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Taney County Health Department: ‘Don’t go breaking your heart’
WISEWOMAN (Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation) provides heart disease and stroke prevention screenings and education to women who are 35-64 years of age and meet income guidelines.

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Branson Home Show deemed a huge success
Booths represented nearly every aspect of building, remodeling and home repair, including siding, flooring, windows, garage doors, roofing, hot tubs and pools, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, bath makeovers, blinds and window treatments, landscaping, pest control, security, realty, insurance and much more.

K.D. Michaels
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This weekend’s Daytona 500 means Spring is coming!
In 1947 France organized the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing headquartered in Daytona Beach. NASCAR was off and running.

Bob Ford
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Legends in Concert announces 2026 Spring lineup
Legends in Concert will be celebrating Area Appreciation for their spring lineup February 13-28, 2026.

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Branson Police Chief's ‘scalpel vs. sledgehammer’ argument persuades city
The Chief made it clear that this program is not to conduct random sweeps or stop people on the street to ask for papers. It intends to target dangerous criminals who are already victimizing the community.

Gary J. Groman
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Fundraiser for animal rescue to be held in Branson West
Paws and Pours is set for Thursday, February 19, 5 p.m. to 8 pm. The Cellar 417 is located at 15038 Business Highway 13 in Branson West. For tickets or more information, call 41-527-3799.

K.D. Michaels
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Black Oak Amphitheater announces Trace Adkins’ 30th anniversary tour
Over the course of his three-decade reign in country music, MULTI-PLATINUM hitmaker Trace Adkins has emerged as a full-fledged icon whose reach spans far beyond the genre’s borders.

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Branson Wedding Expo was ‘A lovely experience’
Touch of Class is a bridal and formal wear shop, known for its wide selection of wedding gowns, tuxedos, bridesmaid dresses and more.

K.D. Michaels
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s: What myasthenia gravis is teaching me
What on earth is myasthenia gravis (MG)? That’s the same question I asked several months ago when my neurologist said she thought I might have it. I was still a little confused after she described it as a rare neuromuscular autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system produces autoantibodies that mistakenly block or damage acetylcholine receptors on muscle cells, disrupting the signals sent from nerves to muscles and causing weakness and rapid fatigue in voluntary muscle

Tiffany Gravett
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Memories from the Homestead: The building that inspired the Keeter Center
The site of the Fair covered 1,200 acres, with many of the structures being dismantled at the conclusion of the event. A few structures did remain, such as the Palace of Fine Arts building. Today, this structure is the St. Louis Art Museum.
Rob Doherty
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Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: Firewood in abundance
On upper sections, nearly three quarters of the river, there are shoals so shallow canoes can’t pass through or over without dragging.

Larry Dablemont
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