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Rena Ann Ringgold of Branson, MO passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Springfield, MO. Rena was born in Gainesville, NY on July 10, 1937. She was preceeded in death by her husbands Billy Jones in 1995 and Leo Ringgold in 2012; baby daughter Debra Sue Jones in 1958; and three siblings, Wesley Boutwell, Peter Boutwell and Sally Voice.

Allison Barboza, 20, of Branson MO, passed away on January 20, 2023 in Springfield, Missouri. Allison was born November 8, 2002 in Branson, MO. She is survived by her parents, Aldo Montalvo and Liliana Flores; brothers, Oliver Barboza and Jeremiah Montalvo and sister, Breaelle Flores. Services were held Friday, Jan....

Randy Gage, 70, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, MO. Randy, a veteran of the United States Army, was born March 16, 1952 in Springfield, MO. He was preceded in death by parents Carl and Jean; one brother, Steve; and two...

Brenda B Lee Barker, 60, of Hollister, MO, passed away January 24, 2023. B was born on October 14, 1962. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Nancy Lawson; sister, Jeanne Lawson; and stepdad, Marvin Prokop. B is survived by her husband Charlie Barker; three daughters: Tina...

Dick Wayne Stump passed away on January 20, 2023 at Cox Medical Center in Branson, MO. Dick, a United States Army veteran, was born on July 21, 1948 in Pike County, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents, Offa and Beverly Stump and one brother, Timothy. Dick is...

Keren P. Jones, 76, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023. Keren was born on June 28, 1946 to parents Bill and Grace Polidoro, from Auburn, AL. She had two brothers: Van and Benjamin. She was married to her husband, Frank V. Jones III, for 43 years. A memorial service...

The children of legendary Branson entertainer Boxcar Willie gave a presentation about their father’s life and legacy at the Branson Centennial Museum on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Larry Martin, who performed for years as Boxcar Willie, Jr., and his sister Lorrie Brown shared stories about growing up as Boxcar’s children, his fierce dedication to his fans, and his love of America and his fellow veterans.

A Forsyth man is facing life in prison after being accused of kidnapping. Todd A. Thompson, 45, is facing a count of first degree kidnapping and first degree harassment for an incident which took place in Branson on Jan. 3. He is also facing a charge of Tampering With A Witness In A Felony Prosecution from a second related incident.

The community around north Stone County is coming together to support a local volunteer firefighter and his family, who tragically lost their home to a fire on Saturday, Jan. 21, around 1 p.m. Dylan Foster, Captain at Fire Station 24 for North Stone Northeast Barry County Fire Protection District and...

A mother and daughter have opened one of Branson’s newest spas in the Shoppes at Branson Meadows. Birch & Willow Spa is the creation of Jami Kysar and daughter Jodi Lilly. Their aim is to create a spa which rivals those of the best resorts but is focused on superior customer service to keep regular customers extremely satisfied with their services.

The Rotary Club of Hollister and Taney County Ambulance District are once again partnering to offer free, hands-only CPR classes. The classes will be held at the Taney County Ambulance District building located at 106 Industrial Park Drive in Hollister, and will take place on Feb. 23 and March 16; both on Thursdays, at 9 a.m.

The Hollister Police Department detained four people following a hostage situation on Thursday, Jan. 26, however, only one is in the Taney County Jail. According to Hollister police, their officers were dispatched around 9:20 p.m. to a residence at 902 Evergreen St. over reports of a woman and a child being held against their will.

On Tuesday, Jan. 24 and Wednesday, Jan. 25, the area was covered in the first snow of the year. We asked our readers to submit photos of the snow on our Facebook page. We had more than 70 submissions. Here are a few of our favorites. Follow us at ‘Branson...

A new healthcare practice is looking forward to treating patients in the Branson Tri-Lakes News coverage area. Total Point Urgent Care, located at 590 Birch Road in Hollister, opened its doors to the public on Thursday, Jan. 12. The facility treats injuries such as allergic reactions, asthma treatment, bug and minor animal bites, cold and flu, cuts, minor burns, strains and sprains. The facility also boasts on site labs and x-rays. Total Point Co-Founder Dr. Talal Zahoor said the idea is to make the experience more comfortable and convenient for the patient.

WonderWorks Branson is giving homeschool families the opportunity to experience their attraction at a discounted rate. Throughout the months of January and February, WonderWorks is hosting their annual winter Homeschool Days. Homeschool guests can receive admission tickets for only $12 per person, plus tax, before 2 p.m. “Homeschool Days are...

The Taney County Office of Environmental Services has announced it will continue its Septic Tank Pump Out Program in 2023. This will mark the ninth year the service has been provided to qualifying Taney County property owners. The program will service a septic tank on a single-family residential property once every four years and 100% of the cost will be paid for the septic pump out. Any participating property owner will be responsible for locating their septic tank and having the service access exposed for the septic hauler.

Nine Reeds Spring High School students earned dual-credit scholarships from the Reeds Spring School Foundation. Emilee Dees, Olivia Giebler, Madison Langston, Thomas McGuane, Marrin McKoy, Elizabeth Parrish, Shane Pearson, Madeline Peck, and Madison Sieg all received a scholarship up to $500 to cover dual-credit courses. The Reeds Spring High School offers its students the chance to get ahead on college credits by partnering with area colleges.

The Branson Boys Wrestling team stands with an 8-4 record after a win on senior night, and one wrestler set the school’s record for most wins in a career after a win in a weekend tournament. The team picked up a split in a match with Kickapoo and Ozark,...

The Branson Board of Aldermen moved their regularly scheduled study session and meeting from Jan. 24 to Jan. 31, because of the winter storm which struck Branson. The delay gives aldermen and the public an extra week to consider the items which would have been discussed on Jan. 24. At...

One of the basketball stars of Link Academy is going to be playing on a nationally televised stage as part of the 2023 McDonald’s All-American Game. Ja’Kobe Walter, a guard for Link who has committed to Baylor University, will be on the West team for the March 28 game in Houston.