Branson Seeks to Attract Investors with Federal Tax Incentives
Investors looking to bring new developments, housing, jobs and businesses to the Branson area, will have the opportunity to take advantage of a new federal tax incentive program. The City of Branson announced three areas across the city have been approved for federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 designations. The three designated areas include Historic Downtown Branson, […]
Earthquake Reported Near Bull Shoals Lake
The United States Geological Survey reports a minor earthquake Monday in northern Arkansas. The USGS says that a 2.1 magnitude quake was recorded in the Peel area of Marion County around eight miles east of South Lead Hill. The epicenter is located around 23 miles northeast of Harrison or around 30 miles southeast of Branson. […]
Vietnam Veteran Reflects, Pays Respects at Branson Memorial Wall
Resting his knees onto the parking lot pavement before the half-scale traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, U.S. Army Veteran Calvin Gilbertson pulls out his camera phone and captures a photo of the names of the men he served with in Vietnam who didn’t make it home. After the crowds had dissipated at […]
C of O to host Guest Voice Recital Featuring Jill Phillips
The community is invited to College of the Ozarks on Thursday, Nov. 12, as they host as Guest Voice Recital, featuring the talents of Jill Phillips. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Newman Recital Hall and will feature pieces composed by Luke Carlson, Jake Herrie and Victor Marquex-Barrios, with piano accompaniments by […]
Reeds Spring Runner Anna Ross Takes Second in Class 3 Cross Country, Three Other Runners Medal
The Lakes Region picks up several medals at the Missouri State High School Cross Country Championships this past weekend in Columbia. The top finisher for the runners representing MOARK Schools was Anna Ross, who claimed second place in the Class 3 Meet. The Lady Wolves Freshman finished just over a second behind State Championship Winner […]
Harrison, Berryville Represent Region in Arkansas State Football Playoffs
Three area schools faced win and in scenarios in the final regular season football games on Friday. The prize for winning was a spot in the Arkansas State High School Playoffs. The Harrison Goblins punched their ticket to the postseason with their 28-13 home win over Morrilton. The Goblins defense secured the win by holding the […]
ASP Reports Man Dies in Searcy County Traffic Crash
The Arkansas State Police reports a man has died as a result of a traffic crash last week in Searcy County. According to the report, the 74-year-old Theadore Wansley was turning his pick-up truck onto Highway 65 with he turned into the path of a Peterbilt Truck causing the collision. Wansley died in the crash […]
MSHP Reports Two People Injured When Hit by Own Vehicle
An unusual accident early Monday morning injures two people. The driver and passenger in a vehicle are injured after their vehicle hit a deer then ended up hitting them. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Accident report, the accident occurred around 12:15 Monday morning on Highway 76 four miles east of Branson West. The […]