by: Scott McCaulley As the Harrison City Council wound down its final meeting of 2020 last week, Mayor Jerry Jackson gave a few moments for Police Chef Chris Graddy to speak about his fight with the COVID-19 Virus. Graddy, speaking from his home, stated that the he experienced nine straight days of fever ranging from …
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by: Jacob Blount and A.J. Davidson, Ozarks First For the last fifteen years, Hollister Schools has helped their students’ families by providing gifts for the holiday season. Hollister School District has over 100 families who have signed up for holiday assistance this year. Through many generous businesses and members of our community, all of these …
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by: Scott McCaulley Kara Miller of the Taney County Department talks about the current situation with COVID-19 in the county and how the department continues to operate during the Pandemic on the current “At Your Service” Podcast. Miller says the virus numbers continue to rise in the county overwhelming Health Care Services in the Branson …
Press Release The Branson Regional Arts Council is offering families everywhere a unique opportunity to watch an online presentation of a previously recorded live Holiday theatrical production called Yes Virginia – The Musical. Yes Virginia – The Musical is the heartwarming story of a little girl who taught the world to believe. Share this Holiday …
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From: KTLO As part of its “We Love Teachers” campaign, Arvest Bank announces 10 teachers in Baxter, Marion and Boone counties have been awarded prizes of $500. A total of 160 awards, totaling $80,000, are being presented this year through the bank’s four-state footprint. Three winners were announced in Baxter County. The Mountain Home School …
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From: KTLO The Arkansas Department of Transportation will host an online virtual public involvement meeting for an upcoming construction project in Marion County. ArDOT is looking to replace the railroad overpass on Arkansas Highway 14 in Summit, and the public is invited to listen, view meeting materials and provide written comments. A website is available …
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From: KTLO Several local artists are included in the first-round voting for the 63rd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, CA. The first round Grammy voting ballot was recently released with artists from Flippin, Harrison and Marshall making the cut. Andy Smith of Flippin is on the ballot for Best Country Solo Performance for his original …
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by: Chris Six, Ozarks First Missouri Senator Josh Hawley’s legislation to prevent another Duck Boat incident has unanimously passed the Senate Committee of Commerce, Science, and Transportation Wednesday morning. The bill will now head to the entire Senate for a vote. The legislation requires amphibious vehicles to be equipped to stay afloat in the event …
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by: Scott McCaulley The KOMC/KRZK Annual Holiday Food Harvest presented by the Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors is underway. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, this year’s event will be a fund raising competition between members of the Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors who will be raising money for Christian Action Ministries, Christian Associates, and the Salvation …
by: Ivie Macy, Ozarks First Anyone can bring joy to senior citizens on Christmas through Branson’s Adopt-A-Senior program. The Branson Parks and Recreation set up this program with the Senior Age Area Agency to encourage people to give gifts and well wishes to local senior citizens. Gifts bought for the seniors should be returned to …
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