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Branson’s Trick or Tree Parade Draws Large Crowds Halloween Morning

Energetic crowds filled the Branson Landing promenade to catch their first glimpse of Silver Dollar City’s 50-Foot Grand Fir and to take in a festive Halloween morning parade. Branson’s Trick or Tree Parade celebrated the arrival of the 1880s theme park’s 2026 Christmas tree following a 2,000-mile journey to Branson from Portland, Oregon. Attendees were […]

The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet Premieres Sunday at Historic Owen Theatre

The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet, a 90-minute adaptation of William Shakespeare’s classic tale, will premiere on Sunday, November 1, at the Historic Owen Theatre. Presented by the Branson Regional Arts Council (BRAC) and Shakespeare for Schools, the production is directed by Josh Boulden. Featuring professional performances, original live music, and stage combat, the show […]

Weekend Weather Starts Wet, Finishes Dry

Halloween NWS Outlook

A busy weekend in the Lakes Region that includes Halloween, the turning back of the clocks to Standard Time, and the start of Ozark Mountain Christmas will have a variety of weather. According to information released from the National Weather Service, trick-or-treaters across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas will need to keep an eye on […]

CASA Of Southwest Missouri To Receive Community Impact Award

CASA of Southwest Missouri

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Southwest Missouri has been selected to receive the Skaggs Foundation’s $250,000 Community Impact Award. This investment will support the establishment of a CASA Clubhouse and the addition of a second Taney County Advocate Supervisor, according to a press release from CASA of Southwest Missouri. This award will expand advocacy […]

Branson Defeats Willard, Moves on in Class 5 District Football Playoffs

Branson Willard Football

The Branson Pirates picked up a Class 5 District Football win Friday night though a look at the first half stats would have told a different story. The Willard Tigers had success moving the ball, but kept turning the ball over and giving the Pirates short fields, which helped build a 21-0 halftime lead that […]

C of O Rallies for Volleyball Win, Back in Action Today

Anna Brunner, McKenna McClure

The College of the Ozarks get a hard fought victory earlier this week and look to continue that momentum forward today as they host the University of Science & Arts at 1:00 in Keeter Gymnasium. A recap of their Thursday win is below: College of the Ozarks (15-10) rallied from a 2-1 set deficit and […]

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