The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) encourages everyone to prioritize mental health alongside physical health in 2026 because a healthy mind matters.

The beginning of another calendar year seems like a good time to consider general principles for success in life, growing in wisdom and as a follower of Christ. Many of those can be found in the Book of Proverbs. Recently, a young friend who is “deconstructing” used a verse from the Book of Proverbs to assert that God is inconsistent and the Bible should not be trusted. Unfortunately, the example she picked is frequently taken out of context, leading me to ponder the quest

Built by the Canton Bridge Company out of Canton, Ohio, the Turkey Creek bridge was a pin-connected Pratt through truss bridge, a very familiar type of construction and it's quite impressive

However, the constant threat of the Soviet Union forced the nation to build a vast permanent armaments industry. Eisenhower and his speechwriters, particularly Ralph Williams, recognized that this new combination of a massive military establishment and a large private arms industry was a first for America.

Luke and Sadie aren’t just good, they are great! They both sat in my boat while we motored across Truman Lake to a hard-to-reach spot where Freckles and I found quail years ago.

These drugs have changed the landscape for humans suffering from obesity and diabetes. The statistics in our pets are no surprise with some studies reporting anywhere from 51% - 60% of cats being obese. And our dogs are showing up consistently at 59% obesity just in the U.S.

Arnold received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from College of the Ozarks, graduating Magna Cum Laude.

Living a LONG life isn’t so great unless it is a QUALITY life. We are fortunate to have access to decades of research along these lines that amplify “prevention” which utilizes nutrition, exercise (just being consistently active), then all the strides made, also, with the electromagnetic therapy. All this enhances our quality of life! As well, it is never too late to implement better and informed lifestyles and habits to ensure better health and to up the odds of a longer a

The illuminating seasonal attraction, which made its debut in late November, transforms WOW's 350,000-square-foot aquarium into a conservational winter wonderland.

The State of the Ozarks Farmers Market that area residents look forward to each Saturday during the area's peak seasons can now be enjoyed all year long. Every Saturday the State of the Ozarks partners with local bakers, artisans and craftsmen to offer the food and craft market, held at Vintage Paris in Hollister. There, shoppers can find the area's finest home-baked goods, canned pickles, jams and jellies, gift items, decor and much more—crafted and created in true Ozarks'

Laundry Love is an outreach of the Grove Christian Church and is a true gift to the community. Held at Hollister's Ye Old Wash House, Laundry of Love is offered every other Monday during the school year.

Far down the road, the Ozark Mountains rise in hills and hollers deep. But here along the river the rocks are harder to see, rare highway rock cuts made back in the old days when highway roads were new and government work crews recently enlisted.

Stocks had another strong year in 2025, enjoying their third straight year of double-digit returns.

Each year, January 27 is designated as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, to help ensure that the atrocities committed against Jews by the Nazi regime leading up to and during World War II are never forgotten and never repeated. The January date was chosen in 2005 by United Nations General Assembly resolution and aligns with the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp by Allied troops. Several countries have designated corresponding remembrance

Education news from schools in the Tri-Lakes area

The Taney County Sheriff's Department is now accepting applications for their 2026 Citizens Academy. The Citizens Academy gives members of the community a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement operations and services. Participants in the Citizens Academy will learn more about what the Taney County Sheriff's Department serves the county. They will also learn how graduates of the Citizens Academy—known as alumni—support and advocate for law enforcement, through sponsored

During varsity team introductions prior to the Panthers’ game on December 19, senior guard Chris Halbrook received special recognition for surpassing 1,000 points.

This wasn’t just another storage unit. It was a reminder of what used to be, and what will never be again. It was a lifetime of dreams, plans, work, personality and accomplishments that tragically came to an end long before they should have.