Commemorative events included recognition of the date during a wreath-laying ceremony; a remembrance service in Branson, and a remembrance service in Kimberling City facilitated by Veterans of the Ozarks.

The Homestead Schoolhouse has developed from the dreams of Kimberly and Brenten Blake.

A round-up of festive Christmas activities held around the Tri-Lakes

This year has brought with it a new normal that I’m not quite sure how to deal with other than to pray and ask God to meet me in my sadness.

The message is a simple reminder of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the parable of the Sower and stories about the harvesting of wheat.

Coordinators Maureen Darby and Carrie Padilla estimated that about 35% of those served were new to the event...

The 2025 tourism season is quickly coming to a close, which means that there are only a few opportunities remaining to see your favorite shows. While some shows continue through Christmas and into early January, others are ending sooner, so make plans now if you want to catch them. This weekend marks the end of the 2025 season for Presleys’ Country Jubilee. but you still have a few days. The original show on Branson's strip runs through Saturday, December 13. The Dutton

You might wonder what is so bad about these books. So did this writer, so Sen. Moon referred me to a sample, from the book ‘Thrones 2: A Clash of Kings,’ by George R.R. Martin. Unfortunately, after reviewing the excerpt, it was not acceptable for this column in a family paper—and yet, it’s one of 119 books with language deemed unacceptable at a school board meeting, but within reach of students in one of our local public schools! –CT

Volunteers are hoping to provide warmth and comfort for the dogs this year by providing thicker fleece-tie blankets.

Nurse Honor Guards are easy to spot at special events, sporting traditional navy-blue capes with a symbolic red lining.

Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Branson Wings of Pride Air Show presented by CoxHealth, returning to Branson Airport over Labor Day Weekend, September 5-7, 2026. The 2026 show will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a star-studded lineup featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, thrilling aerial performances, and family fun for all ages. The 2025 inaugural show sold out all three days, with VIP areas selling out first—and this year’s event promises to be even b

The weekend before Thanksgiving, Miller and a team of volunteers and sponsors worked to assemble food and supplies for the Annual Heroes Feed.

After graduating from Forsyth in 2021, Noah studied business at Ozarks Technical Community College while simultaneously studying videography with his brother.

Advent is a perfect time to begin, or renew, study of the Bible, seeing its thematic unity from Creation to the Fall to renewed hope, masterfully developed by divinely-inspired individual writers over centuries.

Dr. Denison gave examples of successfully applying this advice during his own tough times—the loss of his father, a child diagnosed with cancer.

In an example of God’s amazing provision, the Christmas performances will be on a grand piano recently gifted to Timothy.

On the other hand, the "knights" within the armor were in excellent shape, particularly in spirit. They listened to the same radio news reports and agreed on who the enemy was.

The show, titled “A Tribute to Taylor Swift (Legends’ Version),” is a full-length legendary celebration of Taylor Swift’s music and magic.