by: Chris Six and Jacob Blount, Ozarks First It’s been 35 years since the killing of Ena and Rory Cordt in Forsyth. The man who allegedly killed the mother and son was serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells; Sells was known as the “Coast to Coast killer.” And now, Peggy Dirks, Ena’s daughter, is skeptical that …
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by: Karen Hopper, KTLO After months of speculation, a Pulaski County Circuit Court judge’s ruling has officially ended the collection of an annual assessment fee enacted in 2017 as payment for the debt incurred to purchase the NABORS waste hauling operation and landfill in Baxter County. In a ruling filed late Wednesday, Judge Tim Fox …
The City of Forsyth’s annual Halloween Parade steps off at 2:00 p.m. this Saturday. Registration will begin at 1:00 at the Forsyth Community Presbyterian Church parking lot. The event features a costume contest for ages pre-school through fourth grade. Prizes will be awarded for the funniest, scariest, cutest, most original, super hero and pre-schooler’s costumes. …
According to a post on the Taney County Sheriff’s Facebook page, a search is underway for a missing 14 year old boy from Kirbyville. The youth and two other boys were last seen near Smoke Tree Hills around 9:00 p.m. Wednesday evening. They are believed to have left the residence on dirt bikes. They have …
by: Scott McCaulley Newton County Sheriff Glen Wheeler posts on the Department’s Facebook Page Wednesday about a scam going around the county. Wheeler said that his office has been notified by several people that had say they received calls from someone claiming to be with the Sheriff’s Department stating that they had a warrant for …
Christian Action Ministries in Branson shares a truck load sized donation of dairy products with Crosslines in Springfield. The gift of thousands of pounds of butter and cheese was made by the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints. The church began sending truckloads of food donations around the country when the pandemic began. CAM …
by: Scott McCaulley The Harrison City Council will once again discuss a “Freedom Resolution” that was brought up at the City’s Committee Meetings two weeks ago. The Resolution, proposed by Council Member Chris Head, is similar to one being discussed in Jonesboro claiming the State Government is overreaching in some of their COVID-19 Directives. The …
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by: Chris Six, Ozarks First Governor Mike Parson announced during a press conference Wednesday he is calling a special session two days after the November election. The special session will be on a supplemental budget bill. The session will start Thursday, November 5th. A press release says the supplemental budget will provide access to CARES Act …
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by: Scott McCaulley A deadline is approaching for a new project coordinated by the Branson Christmas Coalition. The new “United We Stand” Tree that will be located at the Branson Ferris Wheel property will feature a variety of decorations and ornaments. Ann McDowell of the Branson Christmas Coalition is the guest on the current “At …
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From: Ozarks First Governor Mike Parson announces Wednesday that six Missouri food banks would receive $5 million in CARES Act funding. One of those six food banks is Ozarks Food Harvest in Springfield. “This additional funding for food banks will help ensure continued access to good nutrition for Missouri’s vulnerable citizens during these challenging times,” …
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