May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental health issues with the goal of reducing the stigma of these issues in our society.
It’s so easy these days to forget how often we have more that unites us than divides us, and when we take the time to come together over shared loves we can find an almost family style environment where the collective good becomes not only possible but inevitable for those involved. I had a …
(Editor’s Note: This is the fourth and final in a series of columns from Branson Tri-Lakes News reporters writing as if they were delivering a commencement speech to the Class of 2023, so the format of the columns may look a little different than normal.)
(Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of columns from Branson Tri-Lakes News reporters writing as if they were delivering a commencement speech to the Class of 2023, so the format of the columns may look a little different than normal.)
(Editor's Note: This is the second in a series of columns from Branson Tri-Lakes News reporters writing as if they were delivering a commencement speech to the Class of 2023, so the format of the columns may look a little different than normal.)
(Note: This is the first in a series of columns from Branson Tri-Lakes News reporters writing as if they were delivering a commencement speech to the Class of 2023, so the format of the columns may look a little different than normal.)
An era has come to an end in downtown Branson, with a decades-old business shutting its doors to the public after 40 years.
Sometime in likely spring to summer 1978, an unknown person working at a factory in Niles, Illinois stapled a rectangular piece of rubber to a piece of wood, then added a sticker for the Slingerland drum company.
On Friday afternoon, the country was hit with severe storms and tornadoes, which tore through seven states and left a path of destruction in its wake.
Everyone has things from their past they’re not entirely proud of and I’m no exception.
Wearing the T-shirt of your favorite band or show could go a long way to helping them breakthrough to a new level of success.
Branson Mayor Larry Milton made a surprise statement at the end of the Tuesday, March 14 Board of Aldermen meeting, calling for a study session related to moving the public comment time to after the business portion of the twice-monthly board meetings.
I had the opportunity to sit down with a local artist I know to discuss life, art and their future.
On Thursday, Feb. 23, I took a free hands only CPR class, offered by TCAD through the Hollister Chamber of Commerce.
In the darkened apartment somewhere in Hollister, all you can hear is the sound of the fridge humming.
There are a lot of quotes about opinions; some which can be printed in a newspaper, and some which can’t. For reasons of decency-and because I have to-I’ll use a safe one, credited to Voltaire: “Opinion has caused more trouble on this little earth than plagues or earthquakes.”
I know this fact may shock you: the Amazing Kreskin does not work for the Branson Tri-Lakes News.
I haven’t written an editorial for a while and I wish I had a simple reason why but there are several. The main one is I feel more comfortable telling other people’s stories than my own.
It’s time to stop entertaining those who inject their ill-informed political views into every single thing happening in life.
Christine Riutzel has gained local notoriety as a muralist, and for her bold, contemporary art style.
This column was going to start out as a plea on behalf of the many performers who give their blood, sweat, tears, and other bodily fluids on the stages and streets of Branson every year.
I never thought I’d be here. At this point in my life, I never imagined I would be where I am today. To be honest with you, it’s quite humbling.
Chris Carlson is causing rampant chaos and confusion in the Branson Tri-Lakes area. At least, that’s how it sometimes seems. For the record, I’m not referring to myself in the third person, but to the other Chris Carlson. Of course, depending on who you ask, I’m the other Chris Carlson. All…
I had no idea Christmas 2020 would be the last Christmas with my mother.
This is the third in a series of stories written by Guy J. Howard about his time growing up in the Branson, Missouri area and his experiences as the son of the Walkin’ Preacher of the Ozarks, Guy Howard. It has been divided into two parts. This is part two.
This is the third in a series of stories written by Guy Howard Jr. about his time growing up in the Branson, Missouri area and his experiences as the son of the Walkin’ Preacher of the Ozarks, Guy Howard. It will be divided into two parts.
I’ve listened to pastors for many years go on and on about the sovereignty of God and how He has things in our future we can’t see but are perfectly prepared to come at exactly the right time.
This is the second in a series of stories written by Guy Howard Jr. about his time growing up in the Branson, Missouri area and his experiences as the son of the Walkin’ Preacher of the Ozarks, Guy Howard.
Like fans around the world, I am heartbroken as the Power Rangers fan community said goodbye to Actor Jason David Frank.
One of the beautiful aspects of the Branson area is being able to experience the various and bountiful forms of art. Whether it’s music shows and concerts, paintings, sculptures, poetry readings, or multiple other forms of creative expression, Branson and the surrounding area is a rich and d…
On today’s episode of “This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things”, we will discuss armchair quarterbacks, the responsibility in having an online presence and being a good human.
Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, and there’s going to be an extra turkey around the Carlson household this year.
Eli climbs into the car as he’s done literally thousands of times in his life, gives me a small hug with a “Hi Dad!” and puts on his seat belt. The routine of exchanging between his mother and myself for visitation hasn’t really changed in 17 years other than vehicles being a little differen…
During a recent discussion with friends, one of them began to talk about the “good old days” and how it seemed like when we were in our 20s life was hard but didn’t seem quite as crazy and stressful. They remembered the times when they had less money, lived in an apartment rats would think w…
The United Nations is not running the Branson city government and the United Nations is not going to take over the Branson city government.
For a large part of my life, I’ve been a fan of print, design and artwork. Even before I probably realized it, the art involved in these things have had an outstanding effect on my life. I can’t pinpoint exactly when and where it took place, but I imagine an early indicator of my love of thi…
October is one of my favorite months. I enjoy cooler weather and the month of October ushers in a break from the heat. I also enjoy watching the foliage change colors, Halloween decorations and scary movies. I like candy too, and the calories from candy don’t count during the month of Octobe…
The Branson Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau recently held a major event at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater to announce their 10 year plan for the city of Branson.
Madge Bennett and Nelly Clark, they brought back some memories. These two old ladies just popped into my head the other day. I don’t know why, but I’m thankful to them for staying with my memories of Branson, where I was trying to grow up in the 1940’s and 50’s.
“Why didn’t you print anything about this?”
I’m a proud Ozarkian, born in Springfield, Missouri. I would’ve been born in Branson, but Skaggs hospital, being one building at the time, was full to capacity. As a child, my family and I moved a few times, as my dad would transfer for work. Dad worked for Walmart in those early days and I …
As the new managing editor of the newspaper, I feel it’s a part of my responsibility to share with all of you, our devoted readers, some additional insight into the man behind the byline.
There are subjects I was taught as a child not to discuss, feelings I was taught to push aside, and things done to me which I was told not to focus on.
Gale Wade: A stubborn, determined, Ozarks born know-it-all, and one of the nicest people I ever had the pleasure of talking to.
The Ozarks is my favorite place in the world. It’s where I live and what I know. It’s where my family planted its roots many, many years ago. This is a brief account of the Hazell family of Branson; one whose way of life is likely relatable to many generational families from the area.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, when mental health advocates and organizations try to have the uncomfortable conversations most people want to avoid about mental health, serious struggles, and suicide.
‘I Read Banned Books’ reads a popular t-shirt and other merchandise.
I don’t know if it’s my family’s German heritage, or just the East Coast culture, or we just really have traditionally had poor interpersonal communication, but it was not common for men in my family to share their feelings or thoughts. We always had the stoic kind of mindset where you didn’…
Hello, fellow Ozarkians! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Chris Carlson, and I am the new reporter at Branson Tri-Lakes News.
The annual Rock The Spectrum concert, to benefit a local charity aimed at making Branson more “inclusive” for the families of children with autism and other special needs, is taking place Saturday, Sept. 17, at Branson Landing.
There are sayings we’ve heard so many times it almost goes through our brains without being processed by whatever remaining brain cells are rattling around in our skulls.
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