by: Scott McCaulley Three people escape with only minor injuries after a two vehicle crash in Northern Taney County Thursday Evening. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred just after 6:00 when a vehicle driven by 34-year-old Gary Eakin, Jr. of Branson pulled out in front of a vehicle driven by 63-year-old …
by: Scott McCaulley A group that has organized protests and rallies in recent weeks is looking to have another protest this weekend. Several media outlets are reporting that the group plans to gather on the streets surrounding Dixie Outfitters on Saturday at 1:00 pm. The goal according to the group is to block customers from …
Story by Scott McCaulley, Pictures by Karen McCaulley For the second week in a row, a group of people rally to support “Black Lives Matter” and do so in front of a Branson Store that specializes in Southern Heritage Items. The people gathered on the sidewalk in front of and across the street from Dixie …
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From: Ozarks First On one of the busiest streets in Branson, protesters marched today. They’re calling for change and hoping that their message impacts all who saw it. Rally organizer Katerina Makuch says that she wants to continue to march, bringing light to the injustices that she sees around America and in Branson. “With protests, …
by: Scott McCaulley In the last week, two organizations have announced grants and funding for several Not-For Profit Agencies for assistance during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Arkansas Community Foundation recently announced a second phase of recipients for grants. Among the area recipients include the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas to purchase a management system …
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by: Scott McCaulley The Missouri State Highway Patrol works a pair of accidents involving Lakes Area Residents Tuesday afternoon. The first occurred on Highway 76 east of Branson around 2:00 when a vehicle driven by 74-year-old James McTaggert of Branson was westbound on 76 and collided with a vehicle driven by 20-year-old Mary Westerhold also …
From: KTLO The Department of Social Services (DSS) will divide $1.5 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund among Missouri’s six regional food banks to help meet the needs of the growing number of Missourians who now rely on food assistance. The six regional food banks include Ozarks Food Harvest, serving 28 counties, including those in …
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by: Jacob Blount, Ozarks First Homegrown fruit, homemade honey and plenty of arts and crafts, Shepherd of the Hills opened its farmers market for the season. Crowds are buying local here on the first day at Shepherd of the Hills Farmers Market, and they’re seeing new procedures in place to make sure shoppers are socially …
by: Scott McCaulley The City of Harrison announces the reopening of some Parks Facilities. The announcement posted on the Harrison Parks and Recreation Facebook page indicates that the Playground at Lake Harrison along with the Dog Park, Skate Park and the Fair Ground Park will reopen at Noon on Friday. The Parks will have signs …
From: KTLO A Newton County man, 43-year-old Chad Timothy Siebert of Jasper, is facing nine charges and violations in connection with a fleeing incident involving law enforcement from Marion and Boone counties. The vehicle being pursued reportedly crashed through two fences, while almost striking a patrol unit. According to the probable cause affidavit released Tuesday, …
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