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Dave Says: Keep a boundary in place
There’s nothing inherently wrong with getting a better interest rate, but when everything is all lumped together it can become easy...
Dave Ramsey
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Is it art or pornography?
The human body is a beautiful part of God’s creation. But God has determined when, where and how the revealing of nakedness is pure...
Tim Kidwell
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Memories from the Homestead: Remembering Monte Hale and 'Home on the Range'
Hale definitely came into the business with a splash, but slightly late in the game. When Gene Autry left Republic Pictures for Columbia..
John Fullerton
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Stock Market Insights: The Trump Effect 2.0 – How a presidential return could reshape markets
Trump's presidential victory has put additional pressure on rates, as evidenced by the historic move to higher Treasury yields...
Dr. Richard Baker
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Who's got your back: Hill Family Chiropractic
Have you ever visited a chiropractor? If not, this could be your opportunity. At HFC Dr. Jerod Hill, D.C., Dr. Matt Novellano and...
Rose Buckles
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Why do we still pollute ourselves...and others?
Many who take the first puff have no intention of making it a lifelong habit as they just don’t understand how addictive it is.
Jody Johnson Godfrey
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Michael Winslow: What a talent!
The first acting pay job came in the early 1980s and was on "The Gong Show," then things just kept coming in. Michael stated, "When they...
Luanna Fullerton
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Don't forget to breathe
I do not need to say yes to every opportunity, party, brunch, or request that my children, husband, or extended family make.
Heather Haygood
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Irena Sendler: Truly an amazing hero [part 2]
Even in Poland, Irena’s story had remained dormant and forgotten until the girls showed new light from a different generation...
Bob Ford
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Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: Trailer lights
On occasion a law enforcement official stops me, and I promise I am going straight home to fix the trailer light problem. I even carry...
Larry Dablemont
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Been Thinkin'...The Sentinel Oaks promise
Our forest was still scarred by bulldozer tracks, now mostly overgrown. A crew had felled several of the old growth oaks on that 22 acres of
Joshua Heston
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What to do with our fears?
After I had finished my list and put it away, I remembered two more things that I worry about but had forgotten to record, so I rushed...
Laurie Lemke Thompson
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Elevate Work graduates Class No. 51
Following a slide show of Class 51 highlights, Lay gave a brief history of the work program, which started in 2013 as Jobs for Life and...
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Enjoy music and fun at Winter Bluegrass Festival
The festival offers two full days of instrumental workshops, vocal workshops and jam sessions, with the opportunity to learn...
Cynthia J. Thomas
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POW/MIA Remembrance Service helps keep memories alive
Schantag then emphasized the importance of continuing to remember the missing and to speak their names aloud.
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader's Corner: Meet Dale, the UniClyde
As an added bonus, the book contains a couple of “Ivan the Terrier” poems. Based on the Von Rosenbergs’ dog...
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: The election is over, but don't stop praying
And I pray for “we, the people,” to keep praying just as hard after November 5 as we did leading up to it.
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Still our heroes: World War II/Korea Veterans reunion
A highlight of the reunion, as always, was when McAllister took the mic to each veteran in turn, encouraging them to share their...
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Treasure Lake ceremony honors memory of board member, veteran and community volunteer
Following a 20-year career in the U.S. Navy, Jack and his wife, Theresa, owned several antique and flea-market businesses.
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Branson Planning Commission meeting on Land Disturbance regulations November 14
The staff report for this item states, “In 2019, the city added the Land Disturbance Ordinance, now existing in Chapter 94, Zoning...
Gary J. Groman
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