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Annual Hollister Chamber Bash set for January 24
The Bash includes a delicious dinner, live music and entertainment, networking, and both a silent and live auction.

K.D. Michaels
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Anita Williams helps meet needs of community members
As weather conditions worsen, many times I wake up to 80-plus messages, and it requires most of my day and into the night, responding...

K.D. Michaels
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Remembering the Holocaust: National and local awareness events
Decades later, January 27 was designated as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, to commemorate the 6 million Jews who perished and...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Friends of CAM brave icy waters to fight hunger
This year’s event was structured a little differently than in the past, with different teams scheduled for different days and each team...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Library Center of the Ozarks celebrates one-year anniversary as public library
The Library's bank of computers was used by 2,933 individuals, and 1,549 people received help from the staff. Additionally, the Library...

K.D. Michaels
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Former Branson entertainer passes away
Bryant's name was attached to two different theaters in Branson. In the heart of the music district, Bryant made her musical home at the...

K.D. Michaels
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Expectant mothers invited to free community baby shower
Agencies that will be present at the event include Home State Health, Christian Action Ministries, OACAC and OACAC Head Start, Revealz...

K.D. Michaels
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From Sedona to Branson: Heather Herman's dedication to reinvigorating destination tourism
One of the reasons we were drawn to Heather is her unique marketing and communications abilities. We need someone to tell Branson's story...

Gary J. Groman
3 min read


Veterans of the Ozarks to offer QPR Suicide Prevention Training
The VOTO initiative focuses on raising community awareness through in-person training in suicide intervention techniques. VOTO officers...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Yes, Ananias, I meant that
The person I’m thinking of wasn’t Saul himself, later renamed Paul, but rather, Ananias. Not the one who famously lied to the apostles...

Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read


The truth: Incomplete show listings plague ExploreBranson.com
One of the first things he saw on the page was an option for “Live Shows,” which he selected. That took him to a page with the headline...

Gary J. Groman
3 min read


Stock Market Insights: Good problems in the market – climbing despite challenges
There’s no perfect family, there’s no perfect church, and there’s no perfect market. The stock market has had a great two-year run with...

Dr. Richard Baker
3 min read


Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: A scientific approach
Whatever you believe, you darn sure aren’t going to eat a diseased deer if you know it. I hope that bow hunter who killed the diseased buck

Larry Dablemont
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Memories From the Homestead: Foster was a songwriting giant
Foster's beginnings go back to Pennsylvania. He was born to William and Eliza Foster on July 4, 1826, in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania.

John Fullerton
3 min read


Dave Says: Approach it like a sales call
I’m talking about using your experience and the idea that you’re a great sales person, who has transformed herself into a great sales...

Dave Ramsey
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Missouri's Six-Star General [part 1]
One notable assignment was as a Lieutenant with the 6th-colored cavalry, the Buffalo Soldiers. They were sent to Cuba in support of Teddy...

Bob Ford
4 min read


Been Thinkin' About...Just a bunch of bully goats
Insider note: Traditional food cans have paper wrappers and paper is made of wood pulp and wood pulp IS something goats eat.

Joshua Heston
4 min read


Table Rock Community Bank and First Community Bank of the Ozarks complete merger
The combined entity will operate under the name Table Rock Community Bank, with headquarters located in Branson, MO.

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Newly renovated Hope Counseling Center to host open house and ribbon cutting ceremony, January 17
The recent renovations to the center provide a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere where clients feel at ease and supported.

Submitted to Branson Globe
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'Moms Unhinged,' standup comedy show coming to Branson for special performance
Created by standup comic Andrea Marie, Moms Unhinged is a night of standup comedy featuring mom comedians.

Staff Reports
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