a big purpose of the Candlelight Vigil is to increase awareness in the community

The Knights of Columbus’ Coats for Kids program was created to help provide new winter coats to children in need.

Education news from schools around the region

And one local sheriff is taking action to help residents recognize the warning signs before they become the next target.

This weekend marks the second annual Downtown Branson Fall Festival. Set for Friday and Saturday, the Fall Festival is a celebration of community and autumn traditions. Downtown Branson Fall Festival will feature strolling musicians, face painting, delicious apple cider, festive fall decor and plenty of photo ops and selfie stations. There will be sidewalk sales and store specials at many downtown shops. The Fall Festival will also feature the launch of the Downtown

As most of you know, I'm one of those collectors of "Shepherd" items too. A number of our employees here at The Shepherd of the Hills Adventure Park (where Wright gathered his ideas for the book) all have impressive collections as well.

Pope was recently sidelined with a health issue. A stroke left him unable to perform and needing support from the community he loves.

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Branson was well-represented in the 2026 Josie Awards, held over the weekend in Nashville, Tennessee. The Josie Awards is an annual awards event that celebrates the Independent Music Industry, musical legends and icons. Congratulations to Branson's own Tony Orlando for receiving the prestigious Icon Award during the special ceremony. Songwriter and vocalist Billy Yates, who also makes his home in Branson, took home the coveted Legendary Songwriter Award. We will have more inf

Anyone else ever buy a nonfiction book that looks super-relatable, and then somehow manage to bury it, not just for a few weeks or months but for a few years? Well, I did. Several years ago, a ministry I follow recommended a Bible study based on the book “Keep It Shut,” by Bible teacher Karen Ehman. The special price also included a study guide, and the topic seemed very timely, given the subtitle “What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All.” Having been to

In my own home, I don't free-feed my pets. Scheduled meals allow me to know who ate, how much they ate and when something has changed. It also allows me to offer fresh food at each meal.

As families are making tough choices about where their dollars go, we want them to know we're listening.

This year, Discover Crane is looking toward a bigger and brighter Christmas lights display, creating an opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy even more holiday decorations in the park.

The day was filled with all types of feasts for the eyes and stomach.

What strikes me most about this era is the delicate balance our ancestors had to walk.

First things first. Sit down, and take a deep breath. Then, open all the unopened bills.

At its last meeting, the Branson Board of Aldermen considered a proposal for $30,000 from the city’s Tourism Tax Contingency Fund to launch the new Branson Christkindlmarkt for this year’s Ozark Mountain Christmas. The proposal was submitted on behalf of the Branson Christmas Coalition by Executive Director Elizabeth Hughes and the producer of Christkindlmarkt, Jenny Caro. Christkindlmarkt will be located in The Shops at Branson Meadows. It will operate for about 15 days in