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Awe and wonder key to Branson show survival?
Branson’s live entertainment scene has changed dramatically in the last ten years. The era of the out-of-town celebrity, which fueled Branson’s 1990s “boom,” has largely exited stage right. The marquee names that once defined the town—Andy Williams, Roy Clark, Mel Tillis, Ray Stevens, Mickey Gilley, the Osmonds, Glen Campbell and Box Car Willie—are gone, leaving a vacuum for other shows to fill. Branson’s roots lie in the “Hillbilly Jubilees” of the Baldknobbers and Presle

Gary J. Groman
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New location for Forsyth Food Pantry
For more information on Christian Action Ministries, including the location of their pantries and hours, please visit their website, christianactionministries.org.

K.D. Michaels
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Birdies Fore Scholarships to assist children of first responders
The scholarship application period is from September 16 to April 1 each year and is open to every school, public and private, in Taney and Stone County.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Honor Flight of the Ozarks to host annual Sporting Clays Shootout
Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or just want to spend a day with friends helping a great cause, this shootout has something for everyone.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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From Harley to Jackyl: Inside the return of the National H.O.G. Rally with Jesse James Dupree
To get an inside look at what this major event means for the Branson community, the Branson Globe sat down with Jesse James Dupree, a spokesperson for the event and the “frontman” and lead singer and guitarist of the Southern rock band Jackyl...

Gary J. Groman
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Legendary musician passes away
Hensley was in her 50s when she went to work at Silver Dollar City. Through the years, Hensley's music and her stories were enjoyed by many, and multiple generations came to know and love Violet.

K.D. Michaels
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Duck N Go Full Service Drive Thru celebrates rebranding with ribbon cutting and community open house, August 14
The event marks an exciting new chapter for the family-owned business, which has become a favorite stop for both local residents and visitors heading to Table Rock Lake.

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Paws 4 Safety: The silent nature of feline heart disease
But as a pet columnist and a devoted pet parent myself, I recently had a sobering reminder that what we see on the outside doesn't always tell the whole story.

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Master Gardeners of the Ozarks to host Fall Workshop
The day gets underway with continental breakfast at 8:30 and time to browse the always-popular Marketplace, vendor booths and silent auction items.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Another unpopular word today? Weakness!
Whatever the case, we can grab onto Isaiah 40:29: “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”

Lauri Lemke Thompson
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Another house arrives at Elevate Community
Elevate Community, the growing tiny home development that is an outreach of Elevate Branson, just hit another milestone. The 11th house has arrived on the Elevate Community site.

K.D. Michaels
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Narcotics investigation leads to four arrests in Blue Eye
The Stone County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics-related search warrant on Aug. 6 at a residence located at 72 Spin Wheel Lane in Blue Eye.

Joelene Powell
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Stock Market Insights: When the headlines feel heavy, stay grounded
Joe Shearrer, CPFA® is Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. On Monday morning, my wife dropped our 10-year-old son off at church camp. It’s his first time spending four nights away from home. Throughout the day I kept thinking about all the things I couldn't control. Would he make friends? Would he remember to put on sunscreen? Would he sleep well? As parents, our minds naturally drift toward every possible scenario.Then it hit me: investing often

Joe Shearer, CPFA
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Local graduates chasing their dream in the movie industry
Karson and Javin decided after Javin completed college for acting in St. Louis to go to the next level.

Luanna Fullerton
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Branson Christkindlmarkt to launch new European-style Christmas tradition in November 2026
The market will feature a curated collection of artisans and specialty vendors offering handcrafted gifts, holiday merchandise and distinctive products.

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White River Valley Electric Cooperative announces 2026 Plugged-In Grant Awards
The grant monies will be used for a wide variety of projects throughout our five-county service territory.

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Jeep Branson chooses to discontinue annual event
An announcement on the organization's website and social media pages stated that Jeep Branson will not return in 2027. Jeep Branson, a fun-filled event that brought Jeep owners and enthusiasts to Branson each June, was held in 2024, 2025 and 2026. The Jeep Branson event featured a show and shine, off-roading, vendors, a Jeep parade at the Branson Landing and much more. Though short-lived, Jeep Branson was highly anticipated by Jeep owners and area residents. "This was not

K.D. Michaels
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America’s 250th: One man’s vote gives women right to vote
There was nothing of a gift about it, nor any polite concession. The government had to be made to cede the right to vote; for over a hundred years it was of the mind that women had no place at the ballot box. One could be tempted to think of the Nineteenth Amendment as having been won by some stately parade of women in white. Still, the reality is of an entirely different order. It was a seventy-two-year marathon of petitions and protests, waged with banners, hunger strikes a

Gary J. Groman
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Area students represent White River Valley Electric Cooperative at statewide leadership conference
“[CYCLE] was one of those few experiences that I wish I could do for the first time again,” said Kyler Moree, a Sparta High School sophomore.

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