Brandei Clifton is the Senior Publicity Manager for Silver Dollar City Parks and Resorts.

The American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover from a severe blood shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets in March. As a thank-you for helping save lives, successful donations will receive free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes. New Red Cross data reveals one in five blood donors have elevated A1C levels — a sign that prediabetes and diabetes are prevalent among a

Absentee voting for the April 7, 2026, General Municipal Election began Tuesday, February 24. Absentee voting is provided for those who will be absent on Election Day, including physically disabled voters, caretakers of a physically disabled person, or employment as an election authority, first responder, health care worker, or member of law enforcement. Residents of Stone County may bring valid, government-issued photo ID to vote in-person absentee at the historic courthou

Internships are designed for students ages 14-17. All materials are provided. Interns meet with their instructor from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Wednesday, starting April 15, to complete modules and receive assignments.

K.D. Michaels and Luanna Fullerton cover the outpouring of support for the families of Gariel Ramirez and Michael Hislope.

Branson Bank announces promotions of two

Education news from schools around the Tri-Lakes area

Branson's recently opened low-cost spay and neuter clinic may be forced to close its doors. Snip City, a vital mission of the Branson Humane Society, offers spay and neuter services at very reduced prices to help with pet overpopulation in our area. Spaying and neutering prevent unwanted litters, reduces intake in shelters and helps dogs and cats enjoy longer and healthier lives. "Right now, we are facing a difficult reality," explained a Branson Humane Society representa

The owners of AJ's One Stop, located on Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, will soon be adding a food truck to their operation, The fully equipped food truck will offer a variety of fresh, hot food items for the early morning crowd, the lunch rush and for late-night snackers. Food truck operators plan to serve freshly cooked hot meals and snacks as well as fresh ice cream and frozen custard. Before finalizing their menu, AJ's One Stop is asking the community for their inpu

Dr. Richard Baker, AIF®, is the CEO and executive wealth advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. My personal motto is “consistency, no room for errors,” which drives my kids and wife crazy. I try to find what works and stick with it. I don’t need restaurant menus because I’m going to order the same thing every time. Investors do the same thing. U.S. stocks almost always outperform the global market, so they stick with what works. Well, things are starting to change on that fr

Crews and equipment will be close to traffic in areas. Drivers are urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours are planned.

Under the bill, students who leave scheduled instructional periods without authorization to participate in protest activities would be marked absent.

When I was a boy in school, nothing would evoke a physical encounter faster than when someone spoke about another person’s parents. “Don’t you talk about my Momma/Daddy!” were usually the last words spoken before the punches began to be thrown. Why did those words elicit combative anger? It is because someone who is loved and respected has been insulted. Such disrespect is unacceptable. An immature person may try to defend their loved one’s honor through physicality. Such beh

This gift was astounding since my mother had often made it clear that a house was no place for an animal. Yet here was this green-eyed purr-box, and she was actually going to live in our house.

The move marks a strategic step forward designed to enhance the guest experience, improve accessibility for groups and motorcoaches, and support continued growth for the long-running productions.

Spring is just around the corner, and with it, more fun and educational events for children are coming up at the Kimberling Area Library at 45 Kimberling Boulevard, Kimberling City! On Tuesday, March 3, things get started with the Lego Club, held the first Tuesday of each month at 4:15 p.m. Kids ages five and up spend time creating, building and playing alongside friends. We supply the Legos; you supply the imagination! On Monday, March 9, kids of all ages are invited t