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Area Entertainment: Celebrating Mickey Gilley and his birthday
In 1980, he released "True Love Ways," which went to number one on the Billboard Magazine Hot Country Singles Chart in July 1980.

Luanna Fullerton
2 min read


Tri-Lakes Education Briefs
Education news from around the Tri-Lakes.

Submitted to Branson Globe
6 min read


No plans for Spring Break? Enjoy a Branson Staycation
There is no better place for a staycation than Branson, Missouri. With a multitude of shows, attractions, museums, parks, trails, shopping..

K.D. Michaels
7 min read
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Memories from the Homestead: Mary Hemphill recalls the beginnings of Crane, Missouri [Part 1 of 2]
The town now known as Crane, Missouri, had its beginnings under another name. In the early 1880s, the little group of homes...

John Fullerton
3 min read


Is Branson in an economic war for its very survival?
To most, losing a competition results in a kumbaya moment where the losers congratulate each other after a football game...

Gary J. Groman
2 min read


New car show comes to Branson
Branson will be the site of a unique new car show this spring. The First Annual Volkswagen Jamboree is set for May 9-11. Enjoy an...

K.D. Michaels
1 min read


Spring City-Wide Clean-Up scheduled
The City of Branson has scheduled their spring city-wide clean up. The clean-up, which begins March 31, is a free service that aids...

K.D. Michaels
1 min read


Long-time Hollister Chamber employee Alice Yeager retires
Yeager said she intends to remain active in the Chamber as a member and volunteer, along with continuing to work in the children’s ministry

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Just announced: Country music legends to headline Silver Dollar City concerts
Legendary performers Eddie Montgomery, Sara Evans and Lodestar will appear at Silver Dollar City.

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Been Thinkin’ About…The bitter March wind
The bitter March wind stirs the red oak leaves on the hillside, leaf litter heavy in the late afternoon. The sky has cleared, temperature...

Joshua Heston
3 min read


Bucky Heard of The Righteous Brothers to film music video at Pepsi Legends Theater in Branson, March
Heard and his team are seeking people of all ages to participate in the video shoot as audience members.

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Book Bridge to celebrate grand opening, March 15
Saturday's grand opening event features 20% off each purchase, with 50% off select books.

K.D. Michaels
1 min read


Boat dock permit renewal inspections to begin on Table Rock Lake
Boat dock facilities granted under a shoreline use permit cannot be leased, rented, sub-let or provided for commercial activities...

Submitted to Branson Globe
1 min read


Stock Market Insights: Tariffs' impact on market volatility
Wall Street’s fear gauge, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), an options-based indicator, suddenly spiked to 24, up from this year's low of 14

Dr. Richard Baker
3 min read


Branson/Lakes Area Tourism Community Enhancement District Oversight Committees application deadline announced
TCED is interested in experts in the marketing industry as well as the financial/accounting industry from the district to serve on the...

Submitted to Branson Globe
1 min read


Dave Says: Determination and hard work
Truth be told, the vast majority of things you see online and in late-night infomercial presentations are scams.

Dave Ramsey
2 min read


Reflections: Slow down and think
Sometimes a Proverb seems particularly appropriate for my frame of mind or something I’m going through—or a whole series of somethings....

Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read


Area churches invite community to events
The public is invited to events at First Assembly in Branson, and Real Life Church in Hollister.

K.D. Michaels
1 min read


Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: Slaughter!
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is a partner in the slaughter. The MDC gets hundreds of thousands of dollars from USDA to carry out....

Larry Dablemont
3 min read


Black bears are not taking over the area
The photo shows dozens of black bears on Highway 76 near Branson, with information stating that the area has been overtaken by bears...

K.D. Michaels
1 min read
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