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Opening night promises to be the start of an outstanding year for The Haygoods
The Haygoods kicked off their 2026 season on Valentine's Day, to a sold-out crowd. The new season marks the 34th year of the wildly talented sibling group performing in Branson. "It's hard to wrap our heads around that," said Timothy Haygood. "We've now sold over seven million tickets and performed thousands of shows. Branson has truly been home for our entire professional lives." While some considered 2025 slower than usual, it was not so for The Haygoods. Said Timothy,

K.D. Michaels
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Reflections: Can we combat divisiveness while teaching truth?
Mixing cultures while trying to keep everyone happy had led to some poor theology in the Corinthian church; a major part of Paul’s letter was to return the focus to Jesus.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Hot Winter Fun Big Show this Saturday
The afternoon performance will also include other special guests and plenty of surprises and fun, as Branson entertainers come together for a great cause.

K.D. Michaels
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Elevate Entrepreneurs graduate class number eight
The directors explained that the program helps people build a resource team based on the acronym BAIL, including a trustworthy Banker, Accountant, Insurance agent, and Lawyer

Cynthia J. Thomas
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SMAC Art Center hosts ‘ROOTED: The Art of Trees’
Forty artists present works in a wide variety of mediums including painting, drawing, collage, photography, stained glass and mixed media.

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Friends create a memorial for Tex
A memorial of flowers, drawings and signs in memory of Kevin Clint Lee, better known to his friends as "Tex," can be found on Hollister's Gage Drive

K.D. Michaels
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Negro League Baseball: They changed the game! [part 2]
A centerpiece of the Negro League Baseball Museum is a baseball field with life size bronze statues of some of the game’s greatest players.

Bob Ford
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Volunteers needed at Bonniebrook
Bonniebrook Art Gallery and Kewpie Museum is seeking volunteers to help them get ready for their 2026 opening. Bonniebrook, the home of artist Rose O'Neill, is operated by the Bonniebrook Historical Society and is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, 100% volunteer run. The facility is maintained through gift shop sales, donations, fundraisers and ticket sales for tours of the house and art gallery. Last year, volunteers were able to replace the roof on the Rose O'Neill H

K.D. Michaels
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Music on the Lake Concerts planned for 2026
Veterans of the Ozarks is dedicated to supporting local area veterans during times of crisis or need, and to help with that mission, tax-exempt donor sponsorships are currently being accepted for the concerts.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Young Life to host dessert fundraiser
Ozark Mountain Young Life invites you to join them on Monday, March 2, for “Sweet Life, Sweeter Savior,” a dessert fundraiser and gala helping support Young Life at various schools in the Ozarks. This fun evening of delicious desserts and inspirational stories will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Graystone Valley, 875 U.S. Hwy. 65 in Walnut Shade. Young Life serves youth by meeting them where they are, usually through clubs at their local schools, to build bridges of authen

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Trial date set for area entertainers
A trial date has been set for two entertainers accused of sexual exploitation of children. Garry and Janine Carson, magicians who have performed their "Escape Reality" magic and dinner show in Branson in recent years, will go to trial on a federal indictment. The indictment alleges that the two coerced a minor to perform sexually explicit acts for photos and videos between January 2023 and June 2025. Both have pleaded Not Guilty to the charges. In addition to their shows

K.D. Michaels
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Silver Dollar City honors America’s 250th with nationwide tribute to teachers, veterans and first responders
To kick off the celebration of heroes, the Silver Dollar City Cinnamon Bread Brigade stopped by area schools, hospitals and law enforcement offices with fresh-baked loaves.

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City of Branson awarded grant to support Tree Risk Assessment Training
The training strengthens proactive risk management efforts while supporting the long-term health and sustainability of the community’s urban forest.

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Local couple's Branson coffee shop is a dream come true
"Some of our earliest memories together happened over coffee, so in a way it's always been part of our relationship and our journey," said Kelli.

K.D. Michaels
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Memories from the Homestead: Remembering the wreck below Garber, November 1915
In the early morning hours of November 29, 1915, a redball freight was heading toward Garber and was scheduled to arrive in Crane shortly after 5 a.m.

John Fullerton
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Spring Sports at Branson Parks & Recreation
outh and adults alike can look forward to a full season of recreational opportunities, including soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball and T-ball, with programs designed for all skill levels.

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Operation Christmas Child volunteers keep busy year-round
While Operation Christmas Child does in fact need lots of people willing to pack one or more shoeboxes, much more is happening behind the scenes for the rest of the year

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Sponsorships needed: Ozark Mountain Prayer Breakfast is May 7
The keynote speaker at this year’s breakfast will be Major League Baseball Coach Alan Cockrell.

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Tri-Lakes Education News
Education news from schools around the Tri-Lakes

Submitted to Branson Globe
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‘Amazing Quilter’ shares inspiration and hope
Diane was born with glaucoma, her vision limited to colors and basic image outlines through one eye; she was never able to read print.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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