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• A Man Accuses Another of Being a Pedophile, Both Men Arrested

  An incident Wednesday at Branson's Downtown Steak N Shake results in the arrest of an alleged pedophile and the person who confronted him.

• NWS Updates Report on Bakersfield Tornado

  A tornado that struck the Ozark County Community of Bakersfield was wider and on the ground longer.

• Man Facing Multiple Domestic Violence Charges

  A Branson man is facing multiple charges of domestic violence.

• Sen. Brad Hudson Presents Child Sexual Abuse Legislation in Committee

  Missouri State Senator Brad Hudson presented two bills meant to fight child sexual abuse, according to a newsletter sent via email.

• College of the Ozarks to observe Vietnam Veterans Day Friday, March 28

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks will host a special Vietnam Veterans Day observance on Friday, March 28, at 9 a.m. at The Keeter Center. This annual event pays tribute to the men and women who served during the Vietnam War, ensuring that their sacrifices and stories are never forgotten. The public is invited to attend.

• Branson is getting a Texas Roadhouse

  BRANSON, Mo — The popular steakhouse chain confirmed with Ozarks First that they will be opening a new location on Branson Hills Parkway.

• School of the Ozarks takes field trip to Missouri Capitol building

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Feb. 27, School of the Ozarks seventh graders took their annual trip to Jefferson City, Missouri, to meet with government officials and tour the Capitol building. This trip helps students gain a better understanding of government while experiencing the inner workings of our Missouri House of Representatives.

• Branson Convention Center 2024 Year-End Report: Net Income Loss was less than Expected

  The Branson Convention Center prepared for a net income loss of over $319,000 but it was only $16,000, according to Angie Teel, general manager of the Branson Convention Center.

• W Main St Temporary Parking Stall Closure

  Some Branson parking stalls are having work done Thursday, according to Branson government press release.

• Person Living in Oak Apartments Charged with Setting Complex on Fire

  A person residing at the Oak Apartments in Kimberling City is now charged with setting the fire that displaced 19 families.

• Text Scam About Unpaid Tolls Makes its Way Across the Country

  The Harrison Police Department reports on their Facebook Page about the latest scam that has impacted many Americans.

• Business Owners in Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas Are Running With the Opportunity for Significant Financial Growth Through 2028

  Recent reports indicate that both Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas are experiencing rapid economic and population growth. Northwest Arkansas is projected to grow by 7.3%, (Your Aedi) reaching over 752,000 residents by 2027, while Southwest Missouri continues to see expansion in key industries such as tourism, healthcare, and manufacturing.

• College of the Ozarks senior Abigail Johnson awarded the prestigious Walter Cronkite Scholarship

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. —College of the Ozarks senior Abigail Johnson has been awarded the prestigious Walter Cronkite Scholarship by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Mid-America Chapter. She is a journalism major and a student photojournalist in the College’s award-winning “The Point” Newsroom work station.

• Silver Dollar City Nominated America’s “Best Theme Park”

  Silver Dollar City was nominated America’s “Best Theme Park” again, according to a press release from Branson's famous theme park.

• Investigation, Help Continues After Kimberling City Fire

  A fire at the Oak Apartment Complex in Kimberling City is still under investigation while agencies, businesses, and individuals come together to help the 19 families displaced.

• School of the Ozarks serves with Convoy of Hope for annual service project

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On March 3, School of the Ozarks students traveled to Springfield, Missouri, to serve at Convoy of Hope. The School has seen the immense impact Convoy of Hope has made domestically and internationally and desired to serve alongside the organization. This is the second year for the School to serve with Convoy of Hope in this way.

• Injured Player Ends Career With Basketball in NCCAA Women's Title Game

  The National Christian College Athletic Association Women's Basketball Championship Game at College of the Ozarks Saturday had an unusual start.

• Go Fund Me Account Set-Up for Forsyth Family After Fire

  An account has been set-up for a family who lost everything in a fire on Friday.

• Information Meeting Planned for Stone County Tourism Tax

  A public meeting is scheduled for a ballot issue that will be on the ballot for some Stone County Voters in April.

• Forsyth Voters Consider Use Tax

  Voters in Forsyth will have a chance to decide on an issue that has faced other voters over the last several years.

• Saturday Storms Miss Arkansas, Skirt Missouri Lakes Region

  A batch of severe thunderstorms develop late Saturday night/early Sunday morning.

• Historic House in Southern Taney County Destroyed by Fire

  One blaze fought by firefighters last week involved a historic building.

• MSHP Works Crashes in Barry County, One Fatal

  The Missouri State Highway Patrol works a pair of crashes in Barry County, one fatal with the other resulting in serious injuries.

• Severe Thunderstorms Possible Saturday Night, Early Sunday

  Weather forecasters have elevated the severe weather risk for the Lakes Region.

• Fire Investigation Underway Into Blaze at Apartment Complex in Kimberling City

  A major fire in Kimberling City Saturday morning is fought by multiple agencies and is under investigation by law enforcement.

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