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October 2026 Ribbon Cutting Celebrations

October was a busy month of celebrations! We were excited to recognize these businesses and organizations as they celebrated new beginnings, exciting milestones and continued growth in our community. October 2 | Dobbs Tire & Auto: Celebrated the grand opening of their Kearney Street location. October 6 | Graddy Real...

Springfield, MO · 7d
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From Live Shows to the Silver Screen

Branson has spent decades putting entertainers in the spotlight. Now, the city is working to bring more cameras, film crews, and movie productions to the Ozarks, and Missouri’s tourism industry is taking notice. Explore Branson received the Film Industry Champion Award at the 2026 Missouri Governor’s Conference on Tourism,...

Branson, MO · 6d
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Branson star Doug Gabriel brings variety show home to Iowa

When Doug Gabriel was coming of age in the 1970s, “The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour” was a staple in his Cedar Rapids home. The variety show left quite an impact on him. “We grew up on Sonny and Cher,” Gabriel said while calling from his home in Branson, Missouri. “They had some great skits and fantastic songs. We loved watching that show and other variety shows, as well as the Dean Martin roasts. It was a good time since there were so many different types of entertainment that were part of those shows. It was an amazing era.”

Branson, MO · 9d
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Ash Grove senior Allred takes third place at state, falls just short of fourth state title; Pirates golf prodigy to continue career at Pitt State University

Ash Grove senior Rylee Allred, three-time state champion in girls golf, finished third at the Class 1 state tournament at Paradise Point golf course last week, Oct. 19-20, breaking her streak of three straight state titles. Allred, who has stacked up an impressive resume in the sport, will continue her...

Ash Grove, MO · 7d
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Springfield News-Leader

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Ozark Jubilee Live will bring music, comedy to Springfield

The History Museum on the Square will bring music, comedy and Ozarks cultural traditions to downtown Springfield with "Ozark Jubilee Live" at the Historic Fox Theatre on Nov. 20. The event is presented by CoxHealth as part of its 120th anniversary celebration and will raise money for the museum, according to a community announcement. Organizers said the program draws inspiration from the original "Ozark Jubilee" television show while highlighting contemporary performers and artists from across the Ozarks. Hosted by Jeff Houghton, the show will feature the Guinevere Goodwin Band as the house band. Comedy segments will be provided by The Mystery Hour between musical performances from Ashtyn Barbaree, Sam Fagan, Stevie Newman and The Lace Wings. Abbey Waterworth is scheduled to present a Baldknobber Crankie performance, while Ozarks Folkways will open the evening with square dancing. Fundraiser supports museum mission Museum officials said the event is intended to help support the organization's mission of preserving and sharing local history. “Springfield and the Ozarks have always been home to incredible creativity, comedy, and musical talent,” said Sean FitzGibbons, executive director of the History Museum on the Square. “With Ozark Jubilee Live, we’re celebrating those traditions while creating something fresh and unexpected

Springfield, MO · 10d

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City of Marshfield finishes restoration of century-old gas station that once stood near Niangua

The City of Marshfield, Missouri, recently completed restoration of the Niangua Service Station, which first opened in 1925, shortly before U.S. 66 was certified. KOLR-TV reports that the station now stands along Hubble Drive, next to the Webster County Route 66 marker. “We were able to receive it and get...

Marshfield, MO · 12d

Springfield News-Leader

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Missouri State University facilities win 7 architecture awards

Three Missouri State University facilities on the Springfield and West Plains campuses have earned seven architecture design awards for projects focused on learning, research and student support. Roy Blunt Hall and the Neurodiversity and Autism Center each received three awards, while the Construction Education Success Center addition to Kemper Hall received one, according to a community announcement. The awards came from the American Institute of Architects' Central States, Kansas and Springfield chapters. The university said that the recognition reflects its focus on designing facilities around the people and programs they serve. “Good design starts with understanding what our students, faculty and staff need from a space,” Mark Wheeler, university architect and director of planning, design and construction, said in the announcement. “These projects are very different, but each demonstrates how thoughtful planning and design can support the university’s mission and create an environment where people can do their best work.” Roy Blunt Hall The Roy Blunt Hall addition on the Springfield campus received an AIA Kansas Honor Award, AIA Springfield Honor Award and AIA Central States Honorable Mention. The $80 million addition is part of a larger transformation of the home of Missouri State’s College of Natural and Applied Sciences.

Springfield, MO · 8d

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Robert E. Smith tribute mural is being brought back to life in a new location

Christine Riutzel and Meg Wagler are painting the tribute mural to Robert. E Smith on a building at 338 N. Boonville Avenue. The mural was originally at the corner of Walnut Street and Campbell Avenue, but it was painted over by the building's new owner in April of 2026. After...

Springfield, MO · 10d

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More Than a Mattress Sale: Ruck ‘n Run Brings the Heart Back to Veterans Day 🇺🇸🔥

Veterans Day shouldn’t just be about retail sales and mattress discounts—it’s about honoring those who wore the uniform. In this episode of Around the Ozarks Community Corner, Grace Gooley sits down with George Fuller to share the heart behind Ruck ‘n Run in Republic. Inspired by a makeshift fire pit that brought deployed soldiers together in Iraq, this high-energy gathering connects local families and service members around an 8-to-10-foot central fire pit to foster genuine connection, healing, and military camaraderie.

Republic, MO · 11d

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A Girl & A Gun Fall Fest Brings 104 Women Together for National Multigun Competition in Missouri

Weeklong event combines professional instruction, creative competition, and camaraderie at the nation’s only all-women multigun match. CROSS TIMBERS, MO — (AGirlandAGun.org) — A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) welcomed 104 competitors from across the country to Cross Timbers, Missouri, for its 2026 Fall Fest, held Oct. 19-25 at Lucas Cattle Company, a part of Lucas Oil. The weeklong event combined advanced firearms training, team pistol competition, and the nation’s only all-women multigun match, bringing first-time competitors and experienced professional shooters together for one of the organization’s most anticipated national events.

Cross Timbers, MO · 10d

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Branson’s Live Entertainment tradition meets a changing world

On any given evening in Branson, audiences gather to watch musicians, comedians, magicians, and other entertainers perform live. From the theaters along Highway 76 to attractions throughout the Ozarks, Branson has built much of its tourism industry around the idea that people want to experience entertainment in person. But in a world where nearly every form of entertainment is available on a phone, television, or computer, does live performance still have a future?

Branson, MO · 13d

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A Century-Old Service Station Finds a New Home on Route 66 in Marshfield

For about a century, a small service station sat a few miles east of town, closed and quiet, while the road it once served turned into a legend. Now it has been moved, restored, and set down in Marshfield, just feet from the old alignment of Route 66. The Niangua...

Marshfield, MO · 13d

KOLR10 News

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Branson couple featured in award-winning documentary about professional Santas

Branson's own Mr. and Mrs. Claus, Tracy and Elizabeth Ruch, are featured in the award-winning documentary Behind the Beard: Making Santa Real, which is scheduled for a special Missouri premiere screening at The Showroom at Branson Meadows on November 1.

Branson, MO · 15d

KOLR10 News

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Springfield club Rewind set to target age 30 plus only crowd

A new nightclub for individuals aged 30 and older, featuring music and games from the 1980s through the 2000s, is scheduled to open in Springfield, Missouri, on November 6.

Springfield, MO · 16d

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Missouri roadside attractions worth a detour — from giant pecans to a giant fork (LISTEN)

Barbara Baird, creator of the Accidental Ozarkian, admits she has driven out of her way to see oddball roadside attractions and says it can be some of the most fun stops on a Missouri road trip. From a giant fork and noodle in Springfield to a huge rocking chair along Route 66, a massive pecan in Brunswick, and even a replica of the Hubble Space Telescope in Marshfield, Missouri has plenty of strange things worth pulling off the road to see.

Missouri · 16d

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Arts News October 23, 2026

Jimmy Rea is a proud Ozarkian with deep ties to the music community. With 2 decades of creative entrepreneurship underfoot, Jimmy has toured coast to coast and around the world with acoustic acts The HillBenders and Keller Williams. Spearheading numerous musical groups, recording projects, and live music events, Rea’s work in the Springfield music scene is a passion and lifestyle. Happily married to wife Melissa and father to Archie, they enjoy life together with 2 dogs and a cat. In his downtime you can find Jimmy fishing for bass in the crisp rivers, creeks, and streams of the Ozarks.<br/>

Springfield, MO · 13d

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Marching 'Jackets take part in Carthage festival

The Lebanon High School Marching Yellowjacket Band travelled to Carthage, MO to participate in the 60th annual Maple Leaf Marching Festival and morning parade on October 17th. The parade, nearly two miles long, winds through downtown Carthage. Lebanon earned first place for their parade performance. During their preliminary performance in...

Lebanon, MO · 15d