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• North Arkansas College Board Approves Next Step in Joining U of A System

  North Arkansas College is one step closer to joining the statewide university system.

• City of Branson Signs Partnership with The Sports Facilities Companies

  Branson takes the next step to an indoor sports facility.

• Jury finds Nixa man guilty of killing wife in 2019

  PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. — Todd Blankenship of Nixa was found guilty of murdering his wife in Nixa in July 2019 by a Platte County jury on Wednesday, May 7.

• Harrison man Needs Kidney Transplant, Restaurant Owner Helping Make That Happen

  A 28-year-old Harrison man needs a kidney transplant, and the owner of JJ's Buffalo Bar & Grill has stepped up to help.

• Third case of measles confirmed in Missouri this year

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has confirmed a case of measles in an adult resident of New Madrid County.

• College of the Ozarks hosts 31st Camp Lookout for area youth

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Camp Lookout, a community outreach program hosted by College of the Ozarks, will return for its 31st year of offering a free summer camp to children in Stone and Taney Counties. The theme for Camp Lookout this year is "Fueled," rooted in Hebrews 12:28, a verse which highlights the importance of serving the kingdom of God.

• Arvest Bank Million Meals Campaign Passes Halfway Mark

  The 15th Annual Million Meals Campaign coordinated through four states by Arvest Bank continues through the end of the month.

• Creekside Amp to Open Soon With Tyler Farr

  Creekside Community Center will have an amphitheater soon, and a big name's the first act, according to Explore Harrison's Executive Director Matt Bell.

• Man Wanted in Howell County Arrested in Lakes Region

  The Taney County Sheriff's Office assists a neighboring agency to take a wanted man into custody.

• Lakes Area Resident Dies from Injuries Sustained in March Traffic Crash in Springfield

  A Taney County Man succumbs to injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash in Springfield in March.

• College of the Ozarks First Lady Laura Lacey Johnson releases “Steadfast: A Guided Prayer Journal”

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is pleased to announce the release of “Steadfast: A Guided Prayer Journal,” authored by Laura Lacey Johnson, First Lady of College of the Ozarks. Inspired by Colossians 4:2 – “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving” – the journal encourages a rhythm of prayer through the structure of Pray. Watch. Thank.

• Hollister educator selected for prestigious educator institute

  Mr. Travis Griessel, Hollister High School Social Studies Teacher, has been selected to participate in the esteemed Principles of the American Revolution Educator Institute, in partnership with PBS LearningMedia, hosted by the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event will take place from Sunday, July 20th to Friday, July 25th, 2025.

• Rain Pattern Returns to Lakes Region

  After a dry Monday, today sees the return of a rainy pattern to the Lakes Region. 

• ASP Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Eureka Springs

  An officer involved shooting in Carroll County will be investigated by the Arkansas State Police.

• DNA Testing Identifies Remains of a Man Discovered Last Fall

  A man reported as missing from the Lakes Region last summer is confirmed to be the person whose remains were discovered last fall at Top of the Rocks.

• Branson AquaPlex Announces Swim Lessons

  Swim lessons are available at Branson's AquaPlex, according to a Branson government press release.

• 20 years of Bluegrass & BBQ

  OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (May 1, 2025) — Silver Dollar City’s Bluegrass & BBQ festival is back for a dozen days of toe-tapping tunes from legendary groups and mouthwatering flavors from The City’s pitmasters, May 14-26.

• Branson Man Charged with Sexual Abuse of a Minor

  A Lakes Area man is facing charges after being accused of the sodomy of a minor.

• Weekend Traffic Accidents in Lakes Region

  The Missouri State Highway Patrol works a trio of accidents in the Lakes Region over the weekend. 

• Billings Man Charged with 1st Degree Murder

  Charges of 1st-Degree Murder have been filed against a man from Christian County after a shooting incident earlier this year in Lawrence County. 

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