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Milton declares Branson Military Appreciation Month
Branson Mayor Larry Milton announced at the Tuesday, May 14 Board of Aldermen meeting the city would be declaring May as Branson Military Appreciation Month. In addition to the proclamation for the current year, Milton said the city would be making the declaration in May every year.
School district honors Hollister Schools Foundation
A foundation committed to breaking down barriers to learning for students through partnerships and programs was honored by the Hollister School District at a recent Board of Education meeting. The Hollister Schools Foundation was recognized by the board for its countless hours helping with school events like Night of the...
Bearfoot Studios opens in Hollister
A new fitness studio has opened in Hollister and offers a variety of opportunities for those interested in healthy living. Bearfoot Studios, located at 215 Gage Drive Suite C, offers classes including Jiu Jitsu, yoga and group fitness. Co-Owner Angel Adams told Branson Tri-Lakes News she taught her first yoga class in the new location on the morning of May 13.
If we truly love veterans in Branson, then let’s talk suicide
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and there’s a better-than-average chance you’ve seen news items about mental health or saw an “information booth” at a local farmer’s market or town fair, or perhaps something scrolled past you on social media with a green ribbon.
Boys & Girls Club receives substantial donation
The Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks received a donation from a former Branson Alderman. Bill Skains unsuccessfully ran for an Alderman position with the city of Branson in the April election. After his run, the remaining funds in his campaign were donated to the Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks.
Branson Spearheads First-Ever Norcal High School Pickleball Championships
The Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) recently named pickleball “America’s Fastest Growing Sport”… for the third year in a row. But, unlike many sports that grow through youth programs and over time make their way up to adult professional league status, pickleball took off in retirement communities, has become a major professional sport and is slowly making its way down into high schools. Yes, kids have been playing pickleball in middle school PE classes for years, but there have been few pathways for those who want to compete more seriously, and virtually no official high school leagues.
Water Stolen from Reeds Spring, Mo., fire hydrants
REEDS SPRING, Mo. (KY3) — Water thieves hit Stone County. Reeds Spring city officials say several companies are illegally taking water from hydrants across town. “We’ve had several people call down to city hall and say, hey, can we do that?”. Becky Ellersick has been Reed’s Spring City...
Twinkle Market celebrates new location
Community members recently gathered on historic Downing Street in Hollister to welcome a familiar face to its new location. Twinkle Market, a unique home decor shop previously located just a few doors down from its new location, celebrated the opening of its new location at 15B Downing Street with a ribbon cutting on the afternoon of Friday, May 10. Hollister Mayor Lamar Patton put the celebration in motion by sharing his appreciation for the business.
Branson Lodging Safety Initiative list grows
Branson city staff updated the Board of Aldermen at the Tuesday, May 14 meeting on the status of the city’s Lodging Safety Initiative, which included the closure of more unsafe hotel locations. The initiative by the city is aimed at bringing hotel and motel businesses into compliance with at...
Darby Dougherty to play The Nest Saturday May 18
The 2020 Winner of the Hooked! Songwriting Contest will be performing on Saturday, May 18, at The Nest in Branson. Darby Dougherty is a pop-oriented singer-songwriter who focuses on expressing human experience through her music. She describes her music as embracing the energy of freedom while also being able to help the heart heal.
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