Wanda Marie Parton
Wanda Marie Parton, 84, of Gassville, Arkansas
Border Battle Branson Pirates and Harrison Goblins
The Branson Pirates and Harrison Goblins will renew their cross-state football rivalry later this month when the teams meet Friday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. in Branson. Both Branson’s published schedule and Harrison’s official athletics schedule list the matchu
Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke
As the heatwave continues through the Ozarks, the National Weather Services releases information on the differences between two heat illnesses. According to their release, signs of Heat Exhaustion include dizziness, thirst, heavy sweating, nausea, and weakness. Individuals with heat exhaustion should move to a cool area, loosen clothing, and sip water. Untreated head exhaustion could […]
Area Health Departments Monitoring Rise in Cyclosporiasis Cases
As cases of food borne viruses continue to spread across the country, area and state health departments continue to monitor the situation locally. According to the information posted Monday by the Arkansas Department of Health, 252 cases have been reported statewide including 24 in Boone County and 11 in Carroll County. In Missouri, the Department […]
Heat Advisory Expands into Arkansas
The Heat Advisory that began in southern Missouri continues until Wednesday while a new Heat Advisory has been issued for the border counties in northern Arkansas.
Longtime Silver Dollar City Fiddler Violet Hensley Passes Away
A woman who was a legend for all her years at Silver Dollar City has passed away.
Area Health Department Continues Breast Feeding Awareness Campaign
While the first week of August is recognized as World Breastfeeding Week, the Taney County Health Department continues to bring awareness throughout the year.
How Parents and Guardians can help Protect Children from Online Threats
The Harrison Police Department releases information on the role parents and guardians can play in the ever increasing threat to young people through online interactions.
Arlene Rita DuBois, age 80, of Branson, Missouri,
Arlene Rita DuBois, age 80, of Branson, Missouri, passed away August 3, 2026, with family by her side. She entered this life August 16, 1945, the daughter of Frank and Rose (Leyba) DuBois in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Arrests Made in Stone County Drug Raid
The Stone County Sheriff’s Department teams-up with officers from the Taney County Sheriff’s Office to arrest four individuals on a drug raid.
Kathleen Ann Weeks
Kathleen Ann Weeks, 80, of Forsyth, Missouri, passed away August 2, 2026, Forsyth Nursing and Rehab.
Kathleen was born on June 5, 1946, at Kansas City, Missouri, to Marvin and Callie (Letcher) Hackett. She grew up and attended Amsterdam, MO. schools later moving to the Ozarks in 1993.
Storms Roar Through the Lakes Region
Storms that developed late Thursday afternoon made an impact in the Lakes Region through the evening hours.