Branson High School Opens Food Pantry For Students, Families

Branson High School has opened a food pantry stocked with groceries and school supplies for students and families facing financial hardship.
Branson Volleyball Wins Eighth Straight Match in Sweep at Reeds Spring

The Branson Lady Pirate continue to use the momentum from their recent Hillcrest Tournament Championship by picking up two wins this week.
EXPERIMENTAL MRI DYE MAY HELP DETECT LUNG CANCER EARLIER

An experimental protein-based MRI contrast agent detected
extremely small lung tumors and metastases in animal research,
offering a possible path toward earlier cancer detection.
Heat Advisory Extended Until Friday

Hot conditions continue as summer winds down.
Two Branson Men Accused of Child Abuse

Charges are filed this week against two Branson men accused of abusing a foster child.
Area Healthcare Facilities and Programs to Benefit from Health Transformation Grants

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces in August that Arkansas is awarding $149.3 million to 50 projects in the first round of the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program, an effort designed to expand access to health care and strengthen services in rural communities. The projects are expected to reach communities across all 75 Arkansas counties.
U.S. POVERTY RATE FALLS TO RECORD LOW, CENSUS BUREAU SAYS

New Census Bureau data show the official U.S. poverty rate
declined to 10.2% in 2025 while median household income reached a
record high.
FAA SAYS AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OVERHAUL NEEDS BILLIONS MORE

The FAA says the first phase of its air traffic control
modernization effort will cost about $16 billion, exceeding money
already provided by Congress.
New Website Online for Taney County Sheriff’s Office

The Taney County Sheriff’s Office has updated their website.
NEWS HELICOPTER CRASH IN LOS ANGELES KILLS THREE

A news helicopter covering a deadly bus collision in Los
Angeles crashed Tuesday evening, killing three people and injuring two
others.
Volunteer Expo in Harrison Today

The annual event for awareness opportunities in the Harrison Area is coming up on Wednesday.
2026 Mill & Overlay Project Underway This Week in Branson

Motorists should be prepared for overnight roadwork as the 2026 Mill & Overlay Project gets underway this week.