Press Release Stone County will begin accepting applications from non-profit organizations in its second phase of distributing funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), said Sheila Thomas, President/CEO of Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce. The County Commission contracted with the Chamber to manage the funds distribution process. The application …

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From: Ozarks First A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Branson and four Board of Aldermen regarding the face mask ordinance, according to a press release from Attorney Kristi Fulnecky. The lawsuit claims that the ordinance “infringes on the right to privacy of all individuals who live in and visit Branson.” Bo Dejager, …

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Press Release The southbound lane of 6th Street will be temporarily closed from W. 76 Country Boulevard to Pacific Street on Friday, August 7, 2020, between 6 a.m. through 6 p.m. to replace a manhole and install a new sewer main. Traffic delays are expected. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes. Flagmen will be …

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by: Scott McCaulley The City of Branson West is the latest in the Lakes Region to Pass a Face Covering or Mask Ordinance. The Ordinance, similar to ones already passed in Branson and Forsyth, mandates Face Coverings or Masks in Public Settings both outside and inside with certain exceptions and situations. In addition, signs will …

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From: Ozarks First A beach on Beaver Lake is closing temporarily because of E. coli. Indian Creek Swim Beach is located near Rogers. The Corps of Engineers says higher than acceptable E. coli levels were recently found during routine testing. Until testing shows normal levels, that swim area will remain closed to the public.

From: KTLO/Associated Press The family of a camper shot and killed by a Park Ranger at the Buffalo National River in Arkansas three years ago filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the federal government. Thirty-four-year-old Jonathan Bolger of Branson died at the Spring Creek Campground in Searcy County in August 2017 after he was shot by …

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by: Scott McCaulley As the Sign-up Period for Municipal Races in Arkansas expired Wednesday at Noon, the look of the Ballot for the November Election comes into focus. In Harrison, one City Council Incumbent will have a challenger for his seat at Ward 1 Position 1 Council Member Chris Head will face opponent Jeremy Ragland …

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by: Scott McCaulley A man is injured when his SUV overturned during the Noon Hour Wednesday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol worked the accident on Fall Creek Road west of Branson in which 71-year-old Kenneth Medewell of Branson sustained moderate injuries when the SUV ran off the roadway and overturned. Medewell was transported to Cox …

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Press Release Arvest Bank in North Central Arkansas recently announced the winners of its 2020 Charity of the Year award. A local non-profit organization from each of Baxter, Boone, and Marion counties was selected and are as follows: Mountain Home Food Basket in Baxter County; Bikers Against Child Abuse Buffalo River Chapter in Boone County; …

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