Whole Foods Recalls Jalapeño-Containing Foods Amid Multistate Salmonella Investigation
Whole Foods has recalled select prepared foods and produce items containing jalapeños because of possible salmonella contamination. Federal health agencies are investigating a broader multistate outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people.
Kenneth Wayne Martin
Kenneth Wayne Martin, a beloved husband, father and friend
Jeanne Clarice Schauffler-Renecker
Jeanne Clarice Schauffler-Renecker, age 72, of Hollister, Missouri
Nola “June” Sokolic
Nola “June” Sokolic, age 102, of Branson
Western Wildfires Strain Resources as More Than 100 Large Fires Burn
Wildfire activity remains at an unusually high level across the United States, with more than 100 large fires burning and tens of thousands of firefighters and support personnel assigned to incidents around the country.
FDA Proposes New Oversight for Food Ingredients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing a major change in how new food ingredients are monitored, requiring manufacturers to notify the agency when they determine an ingredient is “Generally Recognized as Safe,” or GRAS.
NOAA: July 2026 Was Hottest Month on Record in Contiguous U.S.
July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded across the contiguous United States, according to new data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Consumer Prices Rise Slightly in July as Gasoline Costs Fall
U.S. consumer prices rose 0.1% in July while gasoline prices fell 2.9%, according to new federal inflation data.
Heat Advisory Expands, Extended
The National Weather Service has expanded the Heat Advisory for all of the Lakes Region and extended it until the end of the week.
City of Branson Holds Public Meeting on Proposed Indoor Sports Facility
The City of Branson is seeking input for an Indoor Sports Facility.
Application Period Open for Wildfire Kits Through Arkansas Department of Agriculture
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for wildland fire suppression kits through October 2, 2026.
Eugene Raymond “Gene” Fischer
In Loving Memory of Eugene Raymond “Gene” Fischer