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• Missouri Voters to Decide on Income Tax Repeal

  Missouri Voters will now have their say on whether to begin a gradual appeal of the state’s Income Tax.

• College of the Ozarks Featured on National Podcast

  College of the Ozarks was recently featured on the Moore Money with Steve Moore podcast, where its work education model was highlighted as an innovative approach to addressing higher education affordability.

• Spokane High School Wins MODOT Trash Awareness Award

  A Lakes Region School takes home the Grand Prize in a contest through the Missouri Department of Transportation.

• Stone County Planning and Zoning Revision Timeline Set

  After Stone County voters narrowly decided to continue with Planning and Zoning, the County Commission has released a timeline to help reform the process. 

• North Arkansas College Merger with University of Arkansas System Complete

  The merger announced in 2025 of North Arkansas College with the University of Arkansas System is now complete. 

• Several Lakes Area School to Join New Conference

  Several Lakes Region Schools are part of a new conference announced last week. 

• College of the Ozarks Tabs Mawhorr as Men's Basketball Coach

  The College of the Ozarks has named the person who will succeed Steve Shepherd as the Men's Basketball Coach.

• Taney County Woman Facing Ozark County Charges

  A Taney County woman was arrested after allegedly breaking into an Ozark County home while intoxicated, threatening residents, and later crashing her vehicle and fleeing on foot

• ARDOT, MODOT Honor National Work Zone Awareness Week

  The Arkansas and Missouri Department of Transportations are a part of a national week.

• Pack Night Raises Over $100,000, Foundation Hits $1 Million Fundraising Mark

  An annually fundraising event reaches a milestone.

• Storms Give Way to Quiet Weekend

  Showers and thunderstorms have cleared the area making way for a quiet weekend with a cooler start.

• Major Fishing Event Underway on Table Rock Lake

  Table Rock Lake is hosting a major fishing tournament this weekend.

• Severe Storms Ramp Up Today

  Weather Forecasters say today is the best chance for storms to turn severe in the lakes region.

• Drought Minimal in Missouri, Major in Arkansas

  The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows a major difference between the Missouri and Arkansas Lakes Region.

• Area Police Department Warns of Another Scam

  The Harrison Police Department takes to Social Media to warn of another scam.

• CBCO Updates Tattoo Guidelines for Donors

  The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks announces new guidelines for donors who have tattoos and piercings.

• More Storm Chances Ahead

  While the strongest storms missed the Lakes Region Wednesday, another two rounds of storms are possible over the next 48 hours. 

• Ozarks First Features Local Artist Painting America 250 Mural

  A local artist is bringing attention to America’s upcoming 250th birthday as he paints his new mural which displays parts of the country’s history.

• MSHP Works Crashes with Serious Injuries

  The Missouri State Highway Patrol works a pair of crashes involving serious injuries over the last two days. 

• Branson Man Arrested On Attempted Child Enticement Charges

  A man is behind bars after being accused of having inappropriate conversations with who he believed to be a minor online.

• Branson Schools Announces New Executive Director of Operations

  BRANSON, MO (January 16, 2026) – Branson Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Matt Dean as the district’s new Executive Director of Operations. Dean will replace Dr. Chip Arnette, who will retire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year after 35 years of service in public education.

• Pioneering Quality in the Steel Industry

  Branson Steel Supply

• Can a Contractor Take Over Your Home

  Attorney Dayrell Scrivner, of Scrivner Law Firm, LLC in Branson, Missouri, tells us!

• Frozen Pipes, Hot Water Heaters, and Dishwasher Mishaps

  Kleen Green Commercial & Residential Property Restoration and Cleaning in Branson, MO

• Choosing the Right Trailer: A Comprehensive Guide

  Ozarks Trailer Manufacturer & Sales

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