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• Jones Theatre Department performs preshow act for “PraiseFest Branson Christmas JOY!”

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Dec. 10-11, The College of the Ozarks Jones Theatre Department performed a preshow act for “PraiseFest Branson Christmas JOY!” in Branson, Missouri. PraiseFest is a series of uplifting Christian music and worship events held at The Mansion Theatre throughout 2025. The Christmas edition was a holiday event featuring David Phelps, The Collingsworth Family, and the original Jubilee Christmas cast.

• Elevated Fire Risk Today

  National Weather Service forecasters in the region continue to warn of an elevated fire risk due to high winds and low humidity.

• Drought Area Expands in Lakes Region

  With little rain over the last week, most of the Lakes Region again find themselves in a drought area. 

• Pastor with Ties to the Lakes Region Arrested on Oklahoma Charges for Crimes Against Minors

  A Grand Jury in Oklahoma has issued indictments against a man for rape and sexual abuse of minors while he was a youth pastor in Tulsa.

• Fox and Friends Program Takes Live Tour of Silver Dollar City

  Steve Doocy of the "Fox and Friends" Morning Television Show takes a tour around Silver Dollar City as part of the programs "Main Street USA" Christmas Program.