And there’s the rub. While the rising tide theory might hold water for situations where the tourist will make multiple choices, such as entertainment, shopping, dining, etc., in terms of where they are going to stay, it’s a onetime shot.

The birth of Jesus shows the depth of this trust. God could have sent His Son to Earth carried by thousands of angels, etc. But He chose for Jesus to be born through an earthly Mother, Mary.

This week, two friends lost a loved one, and the Ole Seagull, realizing his shortcomings, turned to Lincoln again for his wisdom, eloquence and inspiration for words of comfort.

To Christians, Christmas is both a commemoration and celebration of the promise that “God so loved the world that He gave His only...

In terms of the ticking time bomb that hangs over the Branson area, not only in terms of those who will be directly impacted by any more “high water,” but by those businesses...

“If that’s the case, Seagull, why should anyone take what you have to say at face-value?”

Let’s look at it from a “cents” perspective. The financial foundation of Branson, a town of about 13,000, depends on about 7-10 million...

To most, losing a competition results in a kumbaya moment where the losers congratulate each other after a football game...

At the May 29 meeting of the AE Board of Aldermen, they voted unanimously to rescind the current program, which the BE Board initiated...

Over two decades ago, Branson developed a document called the "Branson Promise." It does two things. It provides our visitors with...

The Branson Municipal Code contains both a specific definition and list of duties to think “Mayor” but none for “Alderman.” Article II...

The military squares were taken up, moved to Patriot’s Park, and set up against a wall during Phase I of the Downtown Streetscape Project...

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...

he ceremony was to dedicate the first five commemorative squares of what was to be the Branson Star Walk (Walk)...

Saying that the “war” would be over by Christmas and vastly underestimating what China would do, General Douglass McArthur...

How many people wish someone a "Happy New Year" by saying "Happy Holidays," particularly during the week after Christmas ...

There’s nothing more infuriating to an Ole Seagull than hearing someone claim they don’t vote because it doesn’t make a difference.

In an Ole Seagull’s mind, the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 has had far-reaching consequences beyond that country’s borders.

These proposals cover a myriad of topics, including Sports Wagering, Abortion Rights, a new casino near Lake of the Ozarks...

The fund is available to provide grants to cities and counties for temporary shelter and other eligible costs associated with...