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Senator-elect Brad Hudson announces staff for first term
My number one priority is great constituent service. As senators, we were elected to serve the people, and that means they need to know...
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James Earl Carter rode his humble Georgia roots to the White House
Also part of the display is a 1946 Navy yearbook that was recently gifted to the museum. Two notables in American history ...
Jim Zbick
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Be prepared to save a life: Learn Hands-Only CPR for free, January 16
Class will be held January 16, starting at 9 a.m., at the Taney County Ambulance District, 106 Industrial Park Drive, Hollister.
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Area Entertainment: SIX helps feed the hungry
Suzanne, and the guys want to give a huge "Thank-You Shout Out" to all their staff, the theatre staff, ticket sellers and especially...
Luanna Fullerton
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Quote from 'The Raven' and Dan Sickles: 'Nevermore!'
Seeing a little higher ground, the Peach Orchard, a couple hundred yards out, he decides, without orders, to move his troops. Big mistake...
Bob Ford
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Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: The river in winter
The rain was steady now but with little wind, thank goodness. I was content to watch it from the dry shelter. I was in no hurry.
Larry Dablemont
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Mesothelioma: The what, how and why of this disease
Veterans from the 40s to the 80s are at the highest risk for malignant mesothelioma. Many contractors used asbestos...
Jody Johnson Godfrey
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Memories from the Homestead: The blue-eyed postmaster, Elbert Butler
By 1870, Stone County had been in existence for almost twenty years. Local resident Elbert Butler, who named the first trading post...
John Fullerton
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Hanukkah celebration 2024: Light of the World, December 25 - January 2, 2025
Hanukkah, which is Hebrew for "dedication" is the Festival of Lights. It commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian Greek...
Rose Buckles
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Dave Ramsey's EntreLeadership: So you want to buy a business...
Imagine waking up on a Monday morning one year from now. Are you still enthusiastic about this line of work? Your vocation needs to be...
Dave Ramsey
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Been Thinkin' About... Cedar gloom puppies
There have been traditional Christmases past, full of bright sun and icy snow and kicking the ice from boots, coming into a warm...
Joshua Heston
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An Ole Seagull's 2025 New Year's Resolution: Remember the Battle of Chosen Reservoir
Saying that the “war” would be over by Christmas and vastly underestimating what China would do, General Douglass McArthur...
Gary J. Groman
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Reflections: A generous eye
Recently, my Sunday Proverbs reading coincided with receiving information about the Loaves and Fishes meal program in Stone County,...
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Branson Masonic Lodge donates $1,500 to Hollister Schools Foundation
The Lodge has expressed its commitment to making this contribution an annual effort, furthering its impact on Hollister students and...
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When you can't be with the ones you love... love the ones you are with!
Practice does NOT always mean perfect, for sure, as I am very “practiced” at not being able to spend Christmas with my loved ones, any...
Jody Johnson Godfrey
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New spay and neuter clinic coming to Branson
Cost will be $25 per animal, according to the Humane Society. The organization's goal is to eventually be able to perform surgery...
K.D. Michaels
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Remember, honor, teach: Wreaths Across America dedication ceremony held at Snapp Cemetery
The DAR, SAR and JROTC were proud to honor and show our gratitude to these veterans and military with this special ceremony.
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Building pathways to end human trafficking in Stone and Taney counties
Human trafficking is a hidden crime that often goes unnoticed but affects countless lives. It’s not just a global issue—it’s a local one.
Cynthia J. Thomas
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'Hope' – the gift of that first Christmas
There’s a package with your name on it under the Christmas tree, but you make the choice, for whatever reason, not to accept or open it.
Gary J. Groman
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Stock Market Insights: Riding the market roller coaster, reassessing risks
Joe Shearrer is Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. This past Monday, my wife and I took our kids to Silver...
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