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Area veterans honored by Quilts of Valor
As part of the presentation ceremony, special acknowledgement was given of Vietnam Veterans Day, observed on March 29.
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Stone County voters to decide on tourism tax on lodging
Stone County voters will be deciding on a possible new tax in next week's municipal election. If passed by voters, a 3% tourism tax...
K.D. Michaels
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Library Center of the Ozarks announces new classes, kids book swap
New programs will be held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. All library programs are free and open to the public...
K.D. Michaels
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House of Hope reflects on past winter
In addition to offering guests a warm place to spend the night, the Warming Center provides dinner and breakfast, a shower facility...
K.D. Michaels
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Branson Auction continues tradition of service
The Napper family will continue a longstanding tradition established for the Branson Auction of service: service to the collector...
K.D. Michaels
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Area Appreciation at Presleys’ Country Jubilee this month
Presleys’ Country Jubilee, Branson's original show on the strip, is holding Area Appreciation through April 26.
K.D. Michaels
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Elvis Festival returns to Branson in May
The Branson Elvis Festival gets underway on Friday, May 2, with a show presented by Branson's Dean Z at the Clay Cooper Theater.
K.D. Michaels
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Branson High School hosts Job Olympics for special students
The job simulations are set up in the high school gym, and signs for each station indicate the type of employer, such as a grocery store...
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader’s Corner: Hear from one of the “dam kids” at KAL, April 9
Many people residing or visiting in southwest Missouri enjoy doing so at least partly because of Table Rock Lake. And those younger than...
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Branson Chorale to perform free concert
The Branson Chorale presents “An Elegant Evening” on April 25. Join the Branson Chorale for this unforgettable night of enchanted...
K.D. Michaels
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Tri-Lakes Education Briefs
News from schools around the Tri-Lakes.
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Dave Says…You still need a will
All this stuff’s a real wake-up call, right? I know these kinds of things aren’t fun to think about—especially at your age. But thinking...
Dave Ramsey
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Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: Another fishing story
This fish that had grabbed my little eighth-ounce jig just stayed down and pulled with determination which led me to hope he just might...
Larry Dablemont
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Alumni Assocation to host fundraising event
Pappo's Pizzeria is the site of an upcoming fundraiser to benefit the Branson Police Department. The Branson Citizens Police Academy...
K.D. Michaels
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Does one-half cent Transportation Sales Tax extension make cents?
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...
Gary J. Groman
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Master Gardeners of the Ozarks host Spring Workshop
The opening workshop was “The Art of Gardening, Monet Style,” presented by Master Gardener Gale McRoberts from Johnson County, Kansas.
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Fundraising concert at Clay Cooper Theatre April 5
Branson Stars 2025 will be held at the Clay Cooper Theatre. Doors open and the silent auction begins at 9 a.m., with the concert set for 10
K.D. Michaels
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A real invitation for veterans and service members to visit Branson
He knows what it means, and he can speak to it, and that’s going to be more authentic and more meaningful than anything else. And that...
Gary J. Groman
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No elections for several political subdivisions, including school boards
Many political subdivisions, therefore, will not be having elections during the upcoming April 8 General Municipal Election.
K.D. Michaels
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Doggie Easter Egg Hunt set for April 19
The Branson Humane Society will once again hold a Doggie Easter Egg Hunt. This year's event is set for Saturday, April 19 at Branson's...
K.D. Michaels
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