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• Local Contractor Wins Boone County Regional Airport 10 bay Tee Hangar Project

  A local contractor was selected for the Boone County Regional Airport's 10-bay tee hangar project, according to Airport Manager Judy McCutcheon.

• Branson names November employee of the month

  A man who makes Branson twinkle during the holidays has been honored by the city for his work.

• Branson officer honored for saving woman’s life

  The Branson Board of Aldermen honored a member of the Branson Police Department for actions above and beyond the call of duty when he placed his own life in danger to save a woman from a burning car.

• Hollister's Mitten Tree Returns and City Looks to Exceed Last Years Number

  Hollister's Mitten Tree is back at the city hall building, according to a Facebook post by the Hollister government.

• Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Next Week in Reeds Spring

  An area Thanksgiving Tradition takes place again this year in Stone County.

• Two Seriously Injured in Traffic Crash Near Reeds Spring

  Several agencies join the Southern Stone County Fire Protection District in working a single vehicle crash near Reeds Spring.

• Annual Holiday Food Harvest Next Week

  The annual food drive that has been a tradition in the Lakes Region for over 30 years takes place again next week.

• College of the Ozarks theatre students to present Josh William’s, “Light Up The Sky,”

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks Theatre Department will present “Light Up The Sky” as its winter production for 2024. The play is written by Josh Williams, assistant professor of communication arts, and radio station manager.

• SMAC will host New Exhibit Reaping Havoc

  Hollister, MO—In its upcoming art exhibit, Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will be featuring the work of artist Livia Xandersmith, an adjunct professor at Washington University in St. Louis. Her solo exhibit, Reaping Havoc, will run from December 6-28 at the SMAC Art Center gallery on historic Downing Street in Hollister. Xandersmith’s work explores dread and anxiety over what is happening in the world.

• Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots sold in multiple states

  (NEXSTAR) — Organic carrots have been linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak impacting 18 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Sunday.

• Will heating bills be higher or lower this winter?

  (NEXSTAR) – The Energy Information Administration predicted in its annual report that “most U.S. households should plan to “spend about the same or less on energy than they did last winter.” But there are some exceptions, the report admits.

• Rain and Storms to Start Week, Arctic Air Later

  The Lakes Region will see the first round of Arctic Air filter into the area this week.

• Area Law Enforcement Combine Efforts to Capture Suspect in High Speed Pursuit

  The efforts of several Law Enforcement Agencies in the Lakes Region results in the capture of a fugitive on several charges.

• Section of Green Mountain Drive Closed This Week

  A portion of one of the major secondary roads in Branson will be closed this week.

• Recovery Center of the Ozarks Wants to Bring Hope to Recovery

  Recovery Center of the Ozarks seeks to not only provide recovery but hope too, according to Peer Specialist Jeremiah Woehl.

• How Missouri’s 57th governor is helping his successor

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Governor Mike Parson said he is doing everything he can to make it a smooth transition to the next administration.

• Tony Orlando ties yellow ribbon around his love for Branson

  A packed house at the Branson Centennial Museum heard the story of how a legendary entertainer came to love the city of Branson and why he’s so dedicated to the city’s mission of serving veterans.

• Nygard Park to Receive New Playground Improvements

  Upgrades to John Nygard Memorial Park are coming, according to a press release from the Branson government.

• Arkansas Counties Under Frost Advisory, Freeze Warning

  While southern Missouri has already seen the first freeze of the season, some areas of northern Arkansas have yet to have below freezing temperatures. That could change this evening.

• Drought Levels Steady to Lower in Lakes Region

  More rain for the Lakes Region continues to drop the drought level in some areas according to the latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

• CWD Testing Not Required in Lakes Region As Firearm Deer Season Begins

  The start of the Missouri Firearm Deer Season this Saturday will see aa change in a recent requirement for hunters.

• Hollister School District Recognizes Christian Action Ministries

  The Hollister School District continues to honor area organizations.

• Harrison Fire Department Promotes Fire Prevention and Education

  Fire Prevention Week just happened; it's a key part of fire safety and education promoted by the Harrison Fire Department.

• School of the Ozarks holds commencement for 25 students on May 9, 2024

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks hosted its Commencement Ceremony at Williams Memorial Chapel on May 9. Twenty-five seniors made up the 2024 S of O graduating class. Out of these 25 students, 12 committed to furthering their education at College of the Ozarks.

• Pioneering Quality in the Steel Industry

  Branson Steel Supply

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