News 4/19

The next chapter at Silver Dollar City

Governor Parson was on hand and stated, "We are excited to see this bring economic growth, thousands of jobs and millions of visitors to...

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Area residents given opportunity to help hurricane victims

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Area residents given opportunity to help hurricane victims

A popular local show has teamed up with a nonprofit organization to help those in need. Presley's Country Jubilee and Convoy of Hope...

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'If My People': Prayer March and Worship

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'If My People': Prayer March and Worship

Participants were reminded of the roots of Christian history, which actually began in Israel, and of the importance of praying for Israel...

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Join the prayer, praise and pro-life rally November 2

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Join the prayer, praise and pro-life rally November 2

For many Missourians, amendments to the state Constitution are a key issue, particularly Amendment 3 which would enshrine abortion as a...

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Retired educator campaigns for Office of State Representative District 156

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Retired educator campaigns for Office of State Representative District 156

Beacham served as the St. Louis Area Construction Training Tech Prep Consortium Coordinator, where she helped to connect area school...

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Reeds Spring High School to host blood drive, October 30

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Reeds Spring High School to host blood drive, October 30

All donors will receive a free Kansas City Chiefs t-shirt (while supplies last) and can enter for a chance to win two tickets to a Kansas...

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Reed's Spring School creating 'sense of safety and school family' with help of Silver Dollar City Foundation

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Reed's Spring School creating 'sense of safety and school family' with help of Silver Dollar City Foundation

Simkins said the program emphasizes building safety, connection and problem-solving skills among students, fostering a positive learning...

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Guest from Israel shares insights with area audiences

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Guest from Israel shares insights with area audiences

Omer Eshel was formerly stationed in Chicago as the Consul for the Israeli Ministry of Tourism for the American Midwest, where Stafford...

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Prayer - Praise - Pro-Life Election rally set

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Prayer - Praise - Pro-Life Election rally set

The Prayer - Praise - Pro Life Election Rally is set for Saturday, November 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the God and Country Theater...

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Second Branson School District Community Summit pairs school leaders with community leaders

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Second Branson School District Community Summit pairs school leaders with community leaders

The morning event, held at the Hilton Convention Center, involved a number of Branson High School students. The Branson High School Air ...

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The Track offers area students a lesson on distracted driving

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The Track offers area students a lesson on distracted driving

We use our facilities. The Highway Patrol brings drunk driving goggles. We have phones donated from Russell Cellular, so the kids are able..

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Board votes to 'cash fund' part of Branson RV Park expansion

Gary J. Groman

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Board votes to 'cash fund' part of Branson RV Park expansion

In a May article in this paper, Branson Parks & Recreation Director Cindy Shook said that construction is well underway and, absent...

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Drug Take Back Day aims to rid area homes of unwanted medications

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Drug Take Back Day aims to rid area homes of unwanted medications

The Taney County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT) and Drug Free Ozarks have partnered...

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Fire causes damage to Taney County Recycling Center and Transfer Station

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Fire causes damage to Taney County Recycling Center and Transfer Station

Approximately 30 volunteer firefighters worked hard to fight the fire and keep it from spreading.

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American Red Cross deploys additional disaster responders from Missouri and Arkansas to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts

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American Red Cross deploys additional disaster responders from Missouri and Arkansas to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Currently, the American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas Region has 43 disaster responders from Missouri and Arkansas deployed...

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Free Cybersecurity Awareness program Oct. 11

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Free Cybersecurity Awareness program Oct. 11

Areas of discussion will include password management, common internet threats, internet scams/fraud, social media safety and security...

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MoDOT: Watch out for deer along roadways in October and November

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MoDOT: Watch out for deer along roadways in October and November

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri has consistently ranked 10th to 15th in the country for collisions involving deer..

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Branson considering LCRA and Land Bank for 76 Project Revitalization?

Gary J. Groman

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Branson considering LCRA and Land Bank for 76 Project Revitalization?

During the Study Session, City Administrator Cathy Stepp said that while these tools could apply to other areas, the Board’s primary focus..

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Women's pistol class to be held in October

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