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Rockefeller-type tree escorted to Silver Dollar City
Spectators lined 76 Country Boulevard on Saturday morning to catch a glimpse of a unique sight. Silver Dollar City's Rockefeller-inspired Christmas tree, escorted by emergency vehicles and Pink Jeeps carrying a variety of favorite Christmas characters, made its way up the famous 76 Strip towards its new home. Grown in Oregon and selected because of its beauty, the white Shasta Fir Tree stands 44 feet tall. The 30-year-old tree was carefully cut and transported to the Ozarks w
K.D. Michaels
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Animals benefit from sales at local business
One of the most special displays in The Flea Hag is the one that features Flea Hag Adoptions—stuffed animals that when purchased—or adopted—benefit animals in the area.
K.D. Michaels
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Stock Market Insights: Is rising market turbulence a real trend or just isolated events
Dr. Richard Baker, AIF®, is the CEO and executive wealth advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. I was recently speaking with one of my best friends, who is a pilot, about flight turbulence. He said there are two kinds of turbulence: natural turbulence caused by weather (wind) and pilot-induced turbulence, which happens when a pilot makes a mistake. We are beginning to see some increased turbulence (market volatility), but is it a change to overall maket conditions or is it
Dr. Richard Baker
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Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: Geese aplenty
Floating down the river in November and December of the 1960s as a kid with my dad, hunting mallards and wood ducks from our old johnboat, if we saw a few Canada geese on the river and actually had a chance to bring one home, it was a never to be forgotten experience.
Larry Dablemont
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Memories from the Homestead: Alexander Family legacy remembered
Alfred Alexander was born in 1898 in Jackson County, Missouri, to Thomas and Mary Patterson Alexander.
John Fullerton
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For the love of Branson: The Branson genre
This dichotomy helped me come to an interesting realization. Essentially, that in the modern era of music, we have eliminated the vast majority of genres.
Marshall Howden
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Fall is here: The crunch of leaves has begun
Go for a drive or hike before the leaves drop because after they do you will find yourself looking at bare branches for five months.
Lauri Lemke Thompson
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Aromatherapy: Does it work?
Essential oils as defined would be oils derived from flowers or herbs whose purpose is to heal cells, tissues, organs and then, finally, systems.
Jody Johnson Godfrey
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Two aldermen's feathers ruffled; attempt to ground pesky ‘Ole Seagull’
The October 14, 2025, board meeting of the Branson Board of Aldermen made history when it considered not reappointing an appointee to the TIF Commission. Two aldermen, Lucas and Schulz, did not like some of the things the Ole Seagull said about their antics while they were conducting the city’s business from the dais. When his name was set forth, Schulz made a motion, seconded by Lucas, that the Ole Seagull’s name be removed from consideration because of alleged problems they
Gary J. Groman
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Visit Rise Play Park for a fun playdate or special event
Sabrina’s creativity is evident in the park’s rooms and themes, which include a pirate ship and a pizza shop, complete with accessories and costumes.
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: I recommend joy
My morning devotions recently moved into the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes. While that’s not a book people generally turn to for encouragement to start the day, the writer of the study guide pointed out that it has inspired considerable art, music and philosophy, sending my mind back many years to my sister singing along with the Byrds’ “Turn, Turn, Turn” on the radio. The writer of Ecclesiastes, referred to in some passages as “preacher,” is presumed by many scholars
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader’s Corner: There’s a new print journal in town
With so many publications focusing on their online/digital presence these days, imagine my delight when I opened my mail a few days ago and found something really special—the inaugural issue of the Ozarkian Hillcrofter: Journal of the Society of Ozarkian Hillcrofters. Regular readers of this column know I’m a huge fan—backed by research—of the multi-sensory value of holding and interacting with a print publication, and all the more if it’s a really enjoyable one! (As opposed
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Film Fighting class wraps up with skills demonstration
In addition to scheduled film fighting classes, Goodwin also offers T’ai Chi classes in Springfield and Branson.
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Faith, Family & Country Heritage Museum to host Yad VaShem exhibit
The informational panels and sobering photos in the exhibit cause viewers to think and realize that even though the Jewish people say, “Never Again,” it is indeed happening at this time.
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CWA members inspired to help fight trafficking in SW Missouri
To be defined as sex trafficking per federal guidelines, a situation must involve force, fraud, or coercion, except for cases involving minors for which such proof is not required.
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Gold Star Monument dedicated at Veterans Memorial Garden
The Gold Star Monument is a tribute to the families of courageous individuals who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom.
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Veterans Homecoming Week opening celebration November 5
The 2025 opening celebration of Veterans Homecoming Week will be held on November 5 at 10 a.m. on the campus of College of the Ozark’s Patriots Park.
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Nashville singer honors area veterans with guitar gift
Lynn Behrends, a member of Branson Veterans of America 913, and Bob Howards, a member of Veterans of the Ozarks, each received the gift of a guitar from the singer, at a joint luncheon fellowship held at the Kimberling City Elks Lodge.
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Events for Veterans Week at College of the Ozarks
In keeping with the College’s Patriotic Pillar, we hope the community leaves our campus with a deeper appreciation of American heritage, a stronger sense of civic responsibility and a renewed love of country.
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Patriotic Film Festival continues at C of O
Several dates still remain to attend one or more films, including opportunities on some dates to meet the featured veterans in person.
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