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Research has consistently shown that when retailers know compliance checks are being conducted, they are more likely to request identification and refuse alcohol sales to underage purchasers.

Here’s some information about Amendment 3, the abortion transgender amendment, to consider before going to the polls on November 3, 2026.

Stone County Sheriff Doug Rader recently sat down with the Globe to discuss the proposed amendment and its potential impact on county law enforcement.

The community mourns the loss of area leader Susan Bearden, who passed away due to a motor vehicle accident on October 14 in north Arkansas. Bearden was traveling on Highway 65, in the Bear Creek area north of Harrison, when the vehicle she was driving crossed the center line and struck a semi-truck. According to the Arkansas State Police, the falling rain significantly contributed to the accident. Bearden was transported to Mercy Hospital in Springfield where she succumb

At a recent Stone County Republican meeting, state Senator Brad Hudson outlined the proposed changes, expressing support for Amendment 3 and opposition to Amendment 6.

A car crash on Friday, Oct. 9, resulted in a fatality. A 60-year-old Branson man was pronounced dead on the scene. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the man was driving a Honda Civic heading east on Missouri Route 376, just west of Branson. At around 11:20 p.m., the car went off the road and went airborne. The vehicle hit a tree before coming to a stop. The crash report states he was wearing a safety device. This is the 98th fatality reported by T

A Night of Healing returns to Branson – BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Branson will once again host A Night of Healing. The special event, presented by Clay Nash Ministries, will include praise and worship, many guest speakers, powerful testimonies and the perfect atmosphere for healing of the body, mind and soul, as you enjoy messages in word and song. A Night of Healing is set for Sunday, November 15, at the Branson Hillside Hotel, 1984 Historic Highway 165 A in Branson. Th

Beginning Tuesday, October 20, and continuing through Monday, November 2, registered Taney County voters may cast their ballots in person without providing a reason for voting absentee.

As Halloween approaches, black cats often become the focus of seasonal decorations, spooky traditions and superstitions. However, for some animal shelters, October also brings additional concerns about the safety of animals awaiting adoption. Some shelters choose to temporarily pause black cat adoptions during the Halloween season to protect the animals from potential harm. While the policy may disappoint families hoping to welcome a black feline into their homes, shelters