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• Nixa to Host Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony and Community Cocoa Night on Dec. 5

  The Nixa Parks and Recreation Department is inviting residents to kick off the holiday season with the annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony and Cocoa with the Community, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.

• Stone County Authorities Ask for Help in Locating Missing Teen

  The Stone County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance in locating a missing juvenile from the Viola/Carr Lane/Shell Knob area. 

• Green Forest Woman Faces Missouri Drug Charges

  An Arkansas woman is caught after allegedly trying to transport drugs into Missouri. 

• Missouri lawmakers look to criminalize abortion as murder

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Two Missouri lawmakers have pre-filed bills that aim to classify abortion as a murder offense.

• Shredded Cheese Recalled in Many States, Including Arkansas and Missouri

  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to consumers, asking them to double-check their shredded cheese.

• New Branson Public Safety Building Dedicated

  A countdown begun in October of 2022 finishes Wednesday with the dedication of the new Branson Public Safety Building.

• Crouches Preview Harrison Community Choir’s Upcoming Performance of "Messiah"

  HARRISON, Ark. — Michael and Ruth Crouch are preparing for the upcoming community performance of Handel’s Messiah, scheduled for Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Harrison.

• Kirbyville superintendent Osbourn to retire

  The Kirbyville school district will find itself with a new leader on July 1, 2026.

• Rotarians award $10,000 in area grants

  Rotarians continue their mission to give back to the area with annual grants.

• Missouri enforces new age checks for online pornography

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Attorney General has announced that the state’s new age-verification rule for pornographic websites went into effect as of Monday, December 1.

• Nixa Woman Arrested Tuesday After Committing Several Crimes

  A Nixa woman was arrested Tuesday for committing several crimes, according to a Facebook post by the Nixa Police Department.

• Western Taney County Fire Protection District Announces Bid Request for New Training Tower

  BRANSON, Mo. — The Western Taney County Fire Protection District has issued an official request for bids for the construction of its new training tower, according to a recent Facebook post from the district.

• SMAC Launches December With “Sea Glass Holiday Tree” Workshop

  The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) is opening its December schedule with a festive hands-on workshop led by artist Julie, according to a SMAC Facebook post.

• College of the Ozarks theatre students to host “A Jones Theatre Christmas” featuring “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol”

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks Theatre Department will host a “A Jones Theatre Christmas” featuring the play “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol” for its 2025 Christmas event. It will be a family-friendly production with caroling and hosts who will interact with the audience.

• Motorist Battle Tough Driving Conditions Monday

  Although the rounds of storms produced little snow accumulation on Monday, the conditions proved hazardous for motorists. 

• Holiday Food Harvest Again Collects Food and Money for Lakes Area Pantries

  Residents and visitors in the Lakes Region again step-up to help people keep food on the table.

• Two People Charged in Weekend Shooting Incident in Crane

  Two people are facing charges after a shooting incident Sunday night in Crane.

• Slight Chance of Winter Weather to Begin December UPDATE

  UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for the Lakes Region through the evening with up to an inch of snow and a thin glaze of ice possibly impacting travel this evening.

• North Arkansas College Recognized for Online Medical Programs

  North Arkansas College gains recognition for the success of a pair of their online medical programs.

• Brandy Mincer Talks new Book "Cedric the Sad Rock" and Teases Possible Graphic Novel

  Local author Brandy Mincer's new book is "Cedric the Sad Rock," and it has a lesson that comes from her experience.

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