Carolina was born Helen Hagstrom in Cash, Arkansas, October 20, 1925. Her parents, Fred and Helen were peanut and cotton farmers.

Elevate Branson is proud to announce its 18th annual Thanksgiving Day Lunch, a cherished community tradition offering a warm, traditional Thanksgiving meal to anyone who may otherwise spend the holiday alone or without the means to prepare a meal. Elevate Branson’s very beginnings trace back to this same Thanksgiving event nearly eighteen years ago, and the organization continues to honor its roots by extending hospitality, hope and connection to the Branson community. This y

Bidding was fast and furious during the two-day event as bids were made in person and over the phone, and collectors were vying for their desired vehicle.

It was a dream come true for a handful of Hollister High School choir students that were invited to perform alongside Foreigner, singing one of the band’s greatest hits of all time, “I Want to Know What Love Is.”

But now that rates are coming down, buyer demand is getting better.

In addition to helping women find their identity and purpose in Jesus Christ, Finding Faith Ministries helps connect people with resources, community and fellowship

Local Master Gardener and area resident expert Mary O’Brien will lead this informative session to help you identify ways to succeed in your spring garden planting by careful planning in the fall.

Education news from schools around the Tri-Lakes

Suitcases for New Beginnings, a nonprofit dedicated to providing a suitcase or duffel bag to every child entering the foster system, invites the community to join them for a chili cook-off on Saturday, October 25, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Foster Closet Thrift Store, 10726 St. Hwy. 76, Suite A, Forsyth. Admission is just $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 7-plus, with FREE admission for foster children, for this fun event featuring crafts, vendors, costumes and liv

"Gift of Hope traces its beginnings back to 1979 when employees of National Enzyme Company decided to forgo exchanging company gifts and instead adopt children from Forsyth schools at Christmas time," Costello explained.

On the first Tuesday in October in some states and the first Tuesday in August in others, events are planned nationwide to build the relationships between neighbors and law enforcement for a true sense of community.

This multi-day experience helps participants start the new year with holistic wellness through yoga, meditation, tai chi, intention-setting workshops and restorative seasonal activities

Dr. Richard Baker, AIF®, is the CEO and executive wealth advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. I read recently that a young Australian Shepherd dog was missing after a traffic accident, and everyone was to be on the lookout. Though he was a pet, his breed's original job was to herd sheep. Another great shepherding tool was the use of a bellwether, where the farmer put a bell around the neck of the lead sheep, causing the rest of the flock to stay grouped around him. Inve

Country music legend and patriot Lee Greenwood will perform in Branson during Veterans Week. Lee Greenwood, known for such classics as "It Turns Me Inside Out," "Ring on Her Finger,” “Time Her Hands," "Dixie Road," "IOU," and "Fools Gold," will take the stage at the Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre for one big show. Greenwood has seven number one songs and has had 25 singles on the country charts, along with several crossover hits, but it was a song that Greenwood pen

The Ana Maria Mexican Market is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The shop's new location is 1315 West 78 Country Boulevard in Branson. For more information, visit their Facebook page, Mexican Store Ana Maria Meat Market LLC.

But it was a moment of divine intervention that would change the course of her family’s spiritual journey forever.

As cooler weather begins to move into the region, many begin to think of the upcoming winter. That is definitely true of Branson's House of Hope. House of Hope serves as a cooling station during the hot summer months and operates a warming center during the colder months, This year marks the fifth year of operation for Branson's House of Hope, who provides a warm place to sleep along with dinner and breakfast on the coldest nights. Additionally, House of Hope offers snack

Inside the ship, crew members each wear a pink ribbon pin to show honor and offer support and on the Survivors' Wall, those who lost their lives to cancer are also honored with a pink ribbon beside his or her name.

In hindsight, I know that I should have done what I could to get his attention regardless of whether he was offended by my horn or not.

The Junior Auxiliary of Taney County is a group of women who are dedicated to improving the lives of Taney County children.