In addition to the cash fundraiser, families can pick up a pound of meat, a pound of oats, and some buns by stopping by Shirley’s Kitchen with their child/children, between 4 and 5 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday until benefits are reinstated.

During Branson’s Veterans Homecoming Week, I am always inspired by the number of veterans I see serving other veterans. From staffing the welcome booth at the Veteran Village to coordinating reunions to working tirelessly behind the scenes to coordinate one of the nation’s best Veterans Day parades, plus much more I probably don’t know about, they prove that “esprit de corps” was not something to be laid aside after leaving active duty, but a lifestyle to be carried forward.

The couple consider themselves deeply blessed to be part of a beautifully blended family, a journey born out of both heartache and hope. A little over a decade ago, Jim faced the profound loss of being widowed, while Melonie navigated the challenges of divorce.

The process for creating the 2026 budget began in June, when city departments began entering their planned spending into the city’s system.

The Forsyth Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Forsyth invite area residents to join them for the annual Forsyth Christmas Parade on Saturday evening, December 13. This year’s parade will start at 6 p.m.—the first time, at least in recent history and memory, that the parade has been held after dark. This change helps celebrate the city’s community Christmas tree, lighted for the first time on November 1, and the city’s participation in the area’s Christmas Coalition,

Many churches, businesses and organizations held Trunk or Treat events, often complete with games and activities for the children.

Over the years, McTaggart’s personal experiences have combined with cultural changes he has witnessed to shape his outlook on life, including his faith.

One hundred plus people were in attendance throughout the day. Even though it was a rainy, drizzly day, everyone definitely enjoyed themselves.

In person registration is held at the Salvation Army, 1114 Stanley Boulevard in Branson. Appointments will be given out during the in person registration.

The Flagstore is veteran owned and operated, and the Cartwright family is well known for their patriotism and love of country, as well as their outstanding customer service.

The Forsyth Library is offering pecans for sale, just in time for the holidays. The delicious pecans can be purchased at the Forsyth Library. Extra large pecan halves and extra large pecan pieces, both in 16-ounce packages are perfect for baking. The 10-ounce bag of cinnamon glazed pecans and the 8-ounce package of pecan clusters are great for snacking or suitable for gift giving. The pecan fundraiser will provide the library with monies needed to continue offering th

A newly formed nonprofit organization is holding a food drive. Leftovers for Locals is hoping to help our neighbors in need this month by providing essential food items. "Right now someone in our community is wondering where their next meal will come from," noted a representative of the organization. "Leftovers for Locals is on a mission to change that." Leftovers for Locals is collecting nonperishable food items to help fill food pantries in Taney and Stone counties a

Showing dozens of rare photos, many by photographer George Hall from the years 1908 through 1915, Sypult went into deep discussion showing rare photography of the railway in Branson and took everyone on a photographic look of the thirty miles between Branson and Crane.

Examples of donations might include canned pasta, canned meat, canned fruits or vegetables, pasta and sauce, cereal, dry milk, single-serve items and meals, or other nonperishable items that are not beyond their expiration date.

DLPA is a non-prescription amino acid analgesic. It is rather costly for an effective dose, and practitioners normally use it just for chronic pain that has been unresponsive to other products or measures.

That flock of eleven is something I will not forget seeing. We didn’t get a deer that afternoon; in fact, we never even saw one. We did see a wild gobbler and a half-grown wild pig, coal black, and hard to see in the underbrush.

Education news from around the Tri-Lakes

Along with Veterans Week, Thanksgiving, and the transformation of many communities into the festive atmosphere of Ozark Mountain Christmas, there are plenty of other fun and educational opportunities for area children to enjoy! The volunteers at Kimberling Area Library invite families to take advantage of children’s events coming up in November: On Monday, November 10, the Library welcomes KDM Builders for a special Storytime, starting at 10:30 a.m. In addition to building-t

After the supplies were unloaded, Options director Laura Fogle and development coordinator Lee Berhorst, showed the visitors to the special area where moms and dads can shop for needed supplies, clothing and baby gear, using points earned by attending parenting classes and getting their needed medical supervision at the clinic.

Operation Overlord was the largest amphibious assault in the history of warfare. More than 5,000 allied ships and 13,000 aircraft participated in the historic landing.