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Library Center of the Ozarks introduces new Children Services supervisor, Lia Hitz
This summer the library held 16 total programs for children with a total attendance of 1,506 kids who had a great time!

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Ollis/Akers/Arney named as a Top Insurance Employer
Also, the 100 percent employee-owned company focuses on providing autonomy and robust benefits. In addition to ownership in the organization

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BRAC Executive Director Jim Barber to be honored at New Artist Reception at Branson Convention Center Art Gallery
The annual member meeting will run until approximately 6:30 p.m. and will provide an opportunity for elections of new board of directors...

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Museum highlights: Yocum Silver Dollar
As the legend goes the Delaware Indians were mining silver. For years, folks have circulated the Southwest Missouri legend of the Yocum...

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SMAC Art Center to host 'Of Wind and Sea' exhibition, opening night Sept. 6
During the opening reception, visitors may view the exhibit, enjoy free refreshments and tour the rest of the center’s private studios.

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Terrorist attacks of 9/11 remembered at Faith, Family and Country Heritage Museum
The Sept. 11 attacks are the subject of a new exhibit in the Faith, Family and Country Heritage Museum in Branson West.

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Dave Says: Rewarding success
Kids should learn at an early age that money is connected to work. Even a kid who’s in kindergarten is old enough to begin doing some age...

Dave Ramsey
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Area Entertainment: Remembering Box Car Willie, a Branson icon
When he became a teenager, he performed under the name of "Marty Martin," in the Dallas area. When he was 16, he landed a job as a regular..

Luanna Fullerton
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Been Thinkin' About...StateoftheOzarks Fest '24
It is fair to say there's not another arts-and-crafts festival in the Ozarks quite like StateoftheOzarks and I like it that way.
Rob Doherty
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Memories from the Homestead: Getting the facts straight on the Life of Young Matt (Charles Ross)
In chapter two of "The Shepherd of the Hills," Young Matt is introduced to the readers in the third paragraph.

John Fullerton
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Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: Dove feathers
You need harvested grain fields for good dove hunting, or a small pond used as a water hole where they come to water in the evening...

Larry Dablemont
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Stock Market Insights: NVIDIA – Striking gold in tech's AI rush
From an earnings perspective, all eyes have been on the computer chip maker NVIDIA, which announced its earnings...

Dr. Richard Baker
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Surgeon General's weigh-in: Social media and our children
The sad part is that all the above mentioned, for the most part, is not the case with most of the young people. They almost treat social...

Jody Johnson Godfrey
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The James Gang: Before Joe Walsh
We got in a car, left Corinth for the short drive to the battlefield, which was along the same trails taken by the 40,000 attacking...

Bob Ford
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Train Up a Child: Some things never change
We need to teach the Bible to children. As I ponder what to write about raising children, I am convinced more and more that the answers...

Pat Lamb
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What was your reaction to evil on September 11, 2001?
How did you feel? Angry? Fearful? Sorrowful? When our military struck back with “shock and awe” force, did you rejoice?

Tim Kidwell
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Branson leader accepts position with Springfield Chamber
Arjes is a familiar name in the Branson area, as he worked diligently to help bring business to the region.

K.D. Michaels
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Branson's 9/11 Remembrance pays honor and tribute
Make plans to attend Branson's annual 9/11 Remembrance to be held at the Branson Landing. The touching event will pay tribute to the...

K.D. Michaels
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Citizens Police Academy: An understanding of the Branson Police Department
Spearheaded by Branson Police Officer Darold Donathan, the Citizens Police Academy covers a variety of topics...

K.D. Michaels
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Duston's legacy honored in ceremony on Friday, Sept. 6
Duston, who passed away last year, served as the Taney County Prosecuting Attorney. Prior to that, Duston held positions within the City...

K.D. Michaels
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