Branson Regional Arts Council To Purchase Historic Owen Theatre
The Branson Regional Arts Council has entered into a contract to purchase the Historic Owen Theatre at 205 South Commercial Street in downtown Branson, Missouri. Local residents Ron and Diane Mathes have owned the venue for many years, providing a showcase for a variety of live music shows. The theatre has a full schedule of…
Read MoreCelebrate National Dog Day on Aug. 26
Five easy ways to express your dog love from the Humane Society of Missouri Dog Walker: Grab some comfy walking shoes and give shelter dogs the exercise and socialization they need – they love spending time outside! Kennel Enrichment Crew: Provide a clean, safe environment for the animals and enrich their shelter stay by using…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Recently, my wife and I traveled from Michigan to Southern Missouri to look for real estate. Having recently retired, with no further requirement to reside in the frozen tundra of Michigan, it was decided we should look for a new home somewhere closer to our children (Hannibal, St. Louis and Dallas).…
Read MoreGov. Greitens Issues Stay of Execution, Appoints Gubernatorial Board of Inquiry in Marcellus Williams Case
In 2001, a jury convicted Marcellus Williams of the first-degree murder of Felicia Gayle. Williams was sentenced to death. DNA testing of the murder weapon, conducted in 2016, was inconclusive. In furtherance of the Governor’s constitutional power to grant pardons and executive clemency, state law gives the Governor exclusive discretion to appoint a Board of…
Read MoreGenealogy Workshop in Ava August 26
Carl Neiman Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution is sponsoring a Genealogy Research Workshop at the Ozark Mountains Real Estate Training Room on Saturday, Aug. 26. The training room is located at 608 Springfield Road, Ste #2, and the workshop will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Workshop will be presented by Leslie…
Read MoreMissouri Weekly Fuel Update and Outlook
MISSOURI, Aug. 21 – Average retail gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 0.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.09/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,940 gas outlets in Missouri. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.32/g, according to…
Read MoreBoatUS: Take 5 Minutes Today to Have Your Say on Ethanol How much ethanol do you want in your gas in 2018?
ALEXANDRIA, Va., August 22, 2017 – The battle to protect your boat’s engine is not over. Right now, the Environmental Protection Agency is asking for public comments on the amount of ethanol that must be blended into the nation’s fuel supply for 2018, and Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is urging recreational…
Read MoreCorps Extends Public Comment Period for Table Rock Shoreline Management Plan Update
BRANSON, Mo. – The Army Corps of Engineers is extending the public comment period until Sept. 15 for Draft Table Rock Lake Shoreline Management Plan, Draft Environmental Assessment, Draft Finding of No Significant Impact, and 2014 Table Rock Lake Master Plan. “Our goal is to hear from people about ideas that help sustain the future…
Read MoreCouncil Adopts Revised Vegetation Ordinance, Approves Zoning Changes
By Sue Curry Jones On Tuesday Ava Aldermen gave approval to revising three zoning designations as requested by the planning and zoning commission. During the meeting, council also re-adopted the declaration policy conflict of interest statement, a standard formality. In addition, council amended city rules and guidelines on residential vegetation, and mowing standards. The rezoning…
Read MoreWhat About This…? 8.24.2017
Well over four years ago, when the war in Afghanistan was more than ten years old, the longest war in American history and two and a half times as long as the Second World War, I wrote a piece here about our involvement. I reviewed the history of Afghanistan in terms of the many military…
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