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• The Keeter Center, Ralph Foster Museum to offer Area Appreciation, Jan. 22 – Feb. 13

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks and the Ralph Foster Museum will offer Area Appreciation Jan. 22 – Feb. 13 as a thank-you to the residents of the Tri-Lakes area community — Barry, Stone, Boone, and Taney counties (ID required).

• TikTok Returned Ahead of Executive Order

  TikTok returned ahead of a coming executive order by the incoming president.

• Northern Arkansas wildlife refuge welcomes 33 big cats from Florida sanctuary

  EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. — A Eureka Springs animal sanctuary is welcoming a bunch of animals into its new habitat.

• Monday Holiday, Inauguration Day

  An usual Monday for Americans which includes a National Holiday as well as Inauguration Day for the return of Donald Trump to the White House.

• Area State Legislators Announce Committee Assignments

  Press Releases from two area legislators announce their committee assignments for the 2025 Legislative Session.

• Nexstar, Optimum Settle Carriage Dispute, Channels Restored

  A dispute that was impacting some television viewers in the Lakes Region is resolved over the weekend.

• One Arrest After Standoff at Branson Motel

  A standoff at a Branson Motel Saturday afternoon leads to an arrest.

• Two Branson Area Golf Courses in Top 10 of Public Access Short Courses

  A national magazine's rankings of Short Golf Courses include two area courses.

• Hit and Run Crash in Forsyth Kills Pedestrian

  A pedestrian is dead and authorities are seeking the driver of the vehicle suspected of the hit and run.

• Lamar Patton Shifts from Mayor to Administrator in Hollister

  The top elected official in the City of Hollister is set to become the top appointed official in the city.

• Local pharmacist speaks on Red Dye 3 ban

  REPUBLIC, Mo. – This week, the Food and Drug Administration officially banned the use of one food dye known as Red Dye 3, the artificial coloring used in drinks, candies, and desserts along with certain medications.

• School Board Races: Forsyth Contested, Hollister Not

  An area school district will have a contested race for Board of Education positions in April while another will not.

• Branson Streetscape Project to Commence This Spring

  The Streetscape Project for Downtown Branson is looking to get back on track this spring.

• Two dozen firefighters treated for chemical burns after fire at Tyson Foods in Berryville

  BERRYVILLE, Ark. — Two dozen firefighters and a Tyson employee were treated in a Berryville hospital Wednesday night after suffering chemical burns while fighting a fire at a Tyson Foods plant.

• Branson, Taney County authorities warn public of scams impersonating them

  BRANSON, Mo. — Both the Branson Police Department (BPD) and the Taney County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) say there is a scam going around impersonating their agencies.

• Reeds Spring Schools Back in Session Today After Water Leak

  The Reeds Spring School District is back in session today after going to a remote school day Wednesday due to a water leak.

• Nixa reveals what new PD station will look like

  NIXA, Mo. – The city’s new police station will soon move from concept to construction.

• Taney County Health Department Office Reopens After Water Pipe Break

  The Forsyth Office of the Taney County Health Department reopened Tuesday after a water pipe broke forcing the office to close on Monday.

• Branson Police Warn of Scam

  Branson's police took to Facebook to warn of a new scam involving packages and QR codes.

• Warm-Up to Extreme Cold in Lakes Region

  The Lakes Region will experience a warm-up to end the week only to see arctic air return to the Ozarks over the weekend.

• Tim McGraw To Perform Labor Day Weekend at Thunder Ridge

  One of the top selling country artists over the last three decades is heading to the Lakes Region Labor Day Weekend.

• These are Mike Kehoe’s first executive orders as Missouri governor

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – New Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed seven executive orders on Monday, his first day as the state’s 58th governor.

• Reeds Spring School District to Hold Board Election in April

  Three people are running for two seats which means the Reeds Spring School District will hold a School Board Election in April.

• Hope Counseling Center Ribbon Cutting Friday

  An area organization that transitioned to provide mental health services is inviting the public to see their facility this week.

• 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.

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