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Beta Upsilon is sponsoring a race to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, according to Haley Markle.

During a recent Branson Board of Aldermen Study Session, a presentation is made to look at options the city has to deal with Blighted Property and potential for redevelopment.

ST. LOUIS – Missouri sex offenders are no longer required to post “No candy” warning signs outside of their homes on Halloween after a federal judge ruled part of the state’s Halloween law as unconstitutional.

For those wanting to vote in the November General Election, the deadline to register is here.

Locations in both the Arkansas and Missouri Lakes Region awarded energy efficiency project grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The results of a recent Cross Country Meet involving College of the Ozarks .

A man granted release prior to a trial in Illinois flees the jurisdiction and is eventually arrested in the Lakes Region.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks will present its annual, free, patriotic play, October through November, on select dates. Back by popular demand, the play is “Breaking the Silence: Stories of Vietnam Veterans,” which tells the stories of five heroes, all who have connections to the College.

The following article is one in a series of articles written by JonChristopher Collins as assignments for his Master of Arts in Journalism degree program; these pieces will feature on Ozarks DynaCom's websites on Sundays.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host Jenna Bush Hager, daughter of the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush, and First Lady Laura Bush, as this year’s speaker for the Leonard B. and Edith Gittinger Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Howell W. Keeter Gymnasium. The convocation will be moderated by Professor of the Practice of Journalism Erin Hayes-Dennis, who is a nationally acclaimed former ABC news correspondent.

(Branson, MO October 3, 2024) Where can you find a little bit of German culture in Branson? At Faith Lutheran Church’s annual Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 20, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Voted two years in a row for the Best of Branson Special Event! We’re ready to have a good time and share the taste of Germany at this year’s annual event!

Mammograms and more are available at the Boone County Library, according to Terry Register.

The Lakes Region continues to see an upward trend in drought levels according to the latest map issued Thursday by the U.S. Drought Monitor. 

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The average interest rate on mortgages has been increasing across the country, and in the first two quarters of 2024, Missouri saw some of the largest changes.

The opportunity to utilize what he's learned in over a decade as an economic developer in a different organization led to the decision to change jobs for Jonas Arjes.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host the Fall Retail Open House on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks hosted its annual Bobcat Days for prospective students, juniors and seniors in high school, transfer students, and family members on Sept. 17 and 18.

A man who was caught after a pursuit in Stone County is being charged under a recently enacted law. 

The Branson Police Department is raising awareness about a recent scam.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The arrival of fall also means the arrival of deer and other wild animals on the move. MoDOT reminds motorists to be prepared for the sudden appearance of wild animals in the Ozarks.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks hosted 125 organizations during the fall Career Expo on Sept. 25, 2024, in The Howell W. Keeter Gymnasium. The Vanek Center for Vocation & Callings hosts this biannual event with the primary goal of providing an atmosphere where employers and students can start a conversation, and students can begin securing an internship, employment, or graduate school admissions.

Further information has been released on the fire at the Taney County Transfer Station on Buchanan Road.

Convicted abuser Pete Newman will remain behind bars serving two life sentences for sexually abusing children while employed at Kanakuk Kamp.

(NEXSTAR) — If you were asked to name the wealthiest people in the country, you could probably come up with a few names: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffet, Bill Gates.

An annual event is set to return to a Lakes Region Community. 

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks hosted its Commencement Ceremony at Williams Memorial Chapel on May 9. Twenty-five seniors made up the 2024 S of O graduating class. Out of these 25 students, 12 committed to furthering their education at College of the Ozarks.

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Attorney Dayrell Scrivner, of Scrivner Law Firm, LLC in Branson, Missouri, tells us!

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Ready to organize your kitchen? It can be easier than you think! Advise from Beyond Cabinets & Design

Expert Insights from Ken Ciesliniski of Ken's Collision Center

Interview with prominent tattoo artist and owner of Technicolor Tattoo Shop, Jason Holloway

By Pam Snowden of Snowden Heating & Air, LLC

The Facts About Molds in Indoor Environments with Help from Kleen Green Group Water Damage Restoration & Repair owner Brent Pippin

Insights from Tattoo Artist Jason Holloway, owner of Technicolor Tattoo Studio in Branson, Missouri

Do families still hand down businesses to their children? Justin Young from Lakeside Tire and Wheel

Handmade cedar signs, is this art form lost? Gary and Kim Lane from Here’s Your Cedar Sign

Deena Dillard from Circle of Life said Tuesday that the organization is a 501(c)(3) offering services to North Arkansas College and the community; specifically, they serve pregnant or parenting women 27 and younger.

Can CBD products help remedy sleeping issues? Quade and Andrea Childers own Lite’N Up Dispensary in Branson, Missouri

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Missouri's marijuana sales enjoy a successful sales record since legalization, according to St. Louis Public Radio. Greenlight Dispensary

What is the best kind of heat to put in my home? Snowden’s Heating and Cooling

YOU CAN BE LEGALLY ASSAULTED FOR MAKING A MISTAKE ON A SELF-CHECKOUT MACHINE  Attorney Dayrell Scrivner of Scrivner Law Firm, LLC, in Branson, Missouri                 

Deciding to remodel your home is a fun and exciting time, that includes looking at Pinterest ideas, color palettes and styles. But should you tackle this job by yourself or hire a pro? Leanna Tatum with Beyond Cabinets & Design

What’s the difference between Medical Cannabis and Hemp-Derived Cannabis? Not much, as it turns out. Quade and Andrea Childers, Lite N Up Dispensary

Piercing guns are a popular tool for body piercing. They are used in malls, jewelry stores, and many other places that sell piercing accessories. However, there’s a growing concern about this body piercing technique. They’re simply not safe, nor are they painless! Jason Holloway, Technicolor Tattoo,