Branson News

Catholic baseball moved to the Final Four, and a host of other schools advanced in the state playoffs on Wednesday night.

The Smoky Mountain show scene appears to be changing once again. If you've tried to book tickets for Cirque de Chine at the Smoky Mountain Palace you were probably disappointed.

Yeah, he knows that he looks like those famous bears at that theme park down the road.

Shooting the "Brady Bunch" scene in 1973 with the Hair Bear character, Florence Henderson and Robert Reed at Kings Island Inn.

The late singer's taste ranged from contemporary, impressionist and modern to Latin American and 20th century decorative art and design.

Visitors to Branson in May will see signs around town and hear stories about a strangely named festival, Plumb Nellie Days.

A man from Hollister will stand trial months after leading officers from several law enforcement agencies on a chase.

Wiig returns as SNL host for the first time Saturday since leaving the show last year, and we are pumped because we've been jonesing for a little bit of veteran talent.

Our weird weather this spring turned out to have one clear advantage. It's a secret that's quickly getting out, as we approach the unofficial start of the lake season.

Consider it the summer of the coaster. Theme parks from east to west are unveiling new roller coasters made of wood, steel and a combination of the two that soar through the air and plunge through water.

WASHINGTON , D.C. It's been just over two decades since television's 60 Minutes anointed Branson the "live music capital of the universe" and launched this southern Missouri town into the destination it is today.

Shake off the snow and enjoy hot mariachi and dancing on Friday night at ArtsFiesta! held indoors 5:45-9:30 p.m., at the Abundant Life Church, 157 Park Central Square.

At the regular meeting of Kiwanis Club April 23, the program was presented by Joe Aull, vice president of operations at Wentworth Military Academy.

Admission is $6; available at the door. Free for all government employees. 417-862-5567; springfieldchamber.com * Nixa's Community Prayer Breakfast is 7 to 8 a.m. today at The Bridge, 308 W. Mount Vernon St.

The Emmy-winning actor will earn $620,000 per episode for the show's 11th season, while Kutcher stays the highest-paid actor on TV at $700,000 per show.

Familiar to the Sparta community as an employee of Casey's General Store, Smith has been battling bladder cancer.

FARROW Commercial Construction a nationwide commercial construction company specializing in the hospitality industry has announced a five year engagement with a major timeshare company on behalf of its Homeowners Associations.

ERIN MCCRACKEN / COURIER PRESS City Councilman John Friend asks Mayor Lloyd Winnecke about the city's financial report and the predevelopment agreement with HCW of Branson, Mo.

Police say a forged child support check led them to a Springfield man holding nearly $17,000 in checks that did not belong to him.

Comics love irony. So you might think that there would be truckloads of good jokes floating around about our environment.