POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks invites the community to attend the Fall Patriotic Film Festival, hosted in the Royal Oak Forum of The Keeter Center, Oct. 14 – Nov. 11, 2025. The festival will showcase three feature-length films based on the lives of distinguished Vietnam Veterans — Capt. John Sorensen, Col. John Clark, and Sgt. Maj. Eddie Neas — whose stories embody resilience, sacrifice, and service to country. Inspired by the book Vietnam 101 by President Emeritus Dr. Jerry C. Davis, each
Reeds Spring, Missouri – September 9, 2025 – The Pooper Troopers are thrilled to announce a diaper drive in the Ozarks! This will be a collaborative effort to bring vital relief to families across the region. In a dynamic partnership with Table Rock Career Center’s SkillsUSA Chapter, this initiative aims to address a critical and often overlooked need for diaper assistance in our community. The diaper drive will begin on Saturday, September 27, 2025 and end on Sunday, October 12, 2025 The drive is more
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Today, on Sept. 11, 2025, College of the Ozarks held a special ceremony to commemorate the lives of those who perished in the terrorist attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. The keynote speaker was Maj. Gen. Charles D. Hausman, who serves as the adjutant general of the Missouri National Guard. Hausman has served in the U.S. military for over three decades in various roles. He has commanded aviation units, held key leadership roles, and been deployed worldwide. Hausman holds
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. – College of the Ozarks will host Veterans Week activities, Nov. 5–11, 2025, honoring men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. Veterans Week will include ceremonies, dedications, guest speakers, and the annual Veterans Day Sunrise Service. “Veterans Week at College of the Ozarks is a time to honor the men and women who have served our nation and to remind ourselves of the freedoms their sacrifice has preserved,” said Chassidy Brittain, director of patriotic
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Thursday, Sept. 18, guest artists Courtney Fletcher, Jacob Sentgeorge, and Mia Kim will all perform in the Newman Recital Hall, located in the Gittinger Music Center at College of the Ozarks, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the College of the Ozarks 2025-2026 featured guest artists. The concert is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Mezzo-soprano Courtney Fletcher is a highly acclaimed performer and teacher, known for her
‘I love these’Shell Knob students gifted new shoesEmerson Bishop was ecstatic to slip on her New Balance sneakers. “I love these,” “I’m never taking these off,” and “These are exactly the ones I wanted!” echoed throughout the halls of Shell Knob School District this past week as the district’s 152 students each received brand-new sneakers. The sound was music to the ears of Superintendent Dr. Chris Conyac who has dreamed of this for more than a year. “This has been on my heart for a long time,” Conyac said
OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (Sept. 9, 2025) — Two Ozarks originals are joining forces to make the journey into America’s #1 Theme Park as memorable as the destination itself. Silver Dollar City’s new partnership with O’Reilly Auto Parts will launch the park’s first-ever Theme Park Transit Department—adding a touch of pioneer spirit to the modern-day convenience of a ride in.For 65 years, guests arriving at Silver Dollar City have been greeted with the promise, “You’ve got a great past ahead of you.” That journey
Craft new fall memories at America's #1 Theme Park.September 12 - October 26, 2025Experience the delights of autumn as the Ozark hills come alive with color, delicious aromas waft through the streets and the sounds of adventure fill the air. Harvest Festival is a feast for the eyes with more than 20,000 pumpkins adorning The City in breathtaking displays and photo ops throughout the park — from colorful real pumpkins of every shape and size to intricately-carved masterpieces and towering sculptures. And
Fordland, MO — Fordland Clinic has announced the launch of a comprehensive Women’s Health Program at its Fordland location. This is in addition to offering services aligned with Missouri’s statewide Show Me Healthy Women Program, designed to remove barriers to care for women in rural areas.For many women in Webster County and surrounding communities, reaching Springfield for routine care is difficult. Statistics show that 33% of women in Webster County receive inadequate prenatal care, and 36% begin care
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is excited to welcome 10 new faculty members to campus at the start of the 2025-2026 academic year. Eric Bolger, provost of the College and vice president of academic affairs, said that the large number of new faculty is to be expected due to several faculty members recently retiring this past May. “This is a stellar group of new faculty members for the College,” Bolger said. “The Lord has blessed us with competent and experienced people who will continue to help
Branson Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Eric Simkins to Senior Vice President, Community Bank Lender. As SVP and Community Bank Lender, Simkins will continue to oversee the day-to-day operation of the Branson West, Branson Bank location, while helping customers identify, apply, and fulfill consumer and commercial loan products. He also leads the bank’s business development efforts and plays an instrumental role in the bank’s overall strategic initiatives set forth by the board of
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Today, the Navy Office of Community Outreach attended School of the Ozarks student orientation day as part of the Navy’s signature outreach program, Navy Weeks. Navy Weeks provides communities with an opportunity to interact with Navy service members and to learn more about the Navy. As part of its weekly all-school morning flag assembly, School of the Ozarks students and staff heard from sailors about a patriotic hero who made a significant contribution to the history of the
Grant will allow Christian Action Ministries to expand hunger-relief efforts for families facing food insecurity. Branson, Mo.— Christian Action Ministries recently received a grant thanks to Ozarks Food Harvest’s Hunger Challenge: dollar-for-dollar matching grant. Christian Action Ministries is raising $11,500 in order to receive a dollar-for-dollar matching grant from Ozarks Food Harvest, the regional food bank for southwest Missouri. The funds Christian Action Ministries raises will be used to provide
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August 19, 2025 5th Annual Recovery Jamboree Celebrates Community Members in Recovery from Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Branson, Missouri - September is National Recovery Month and there is no better way to celebrate those in recovery from mental health and substance use challenges than by coming together for a day of free, family-friendly fun! Join over 20 local agencies in celebrating at the Sanctuary of Hope on Saturday, September 6 from 10am to 1pm. There will be music, a free lunch,
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