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August 14, 2024

Stone and Taney counties are without 911 since 5:30 a.m. today due to a fiber optic connection failure.According to Stone County Emergency Services...

Courtesy of Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Sarver

Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds debuted the Super Delta at El Centro two years ago.

Blue Angels soaring to Branson

The bluest wings in the skies are coming to the Branson area in 2025.The city of Branson and the Branson Wings of Pride Air Show announced the...

Hurley announces new Superintendent

Hurley School District welcomes their new superintendent.In February the former Superintendent, Allison Pope announced she was leaving. The Hurley...

New sports reporter ready for a new adventure

“Sports Reporter'' is a title I never thought I would hold, but I'm getting ahead of myself.Hi, my name is Sarah Powell. I'm a mom of two with our...

Courtesy of CAM

Stone County leaders get dunked for charity

Stone County community leaders sat on the edge and took a plunge for two local charities.Christian Action Ministries and Pathways Project Coalition...

Photos by AJ Fahr

Fair on the Square 2023

Fair delights return to Galena

The resurrection of a Stone County tradition in the heart of Galena celebrates four years of new tradition in late September.The Stone County Fair...

Photo by Ginger Michaud
Fancy can be spotted walking around Main Street in Crane.

Crane has a new chick in town

A tiny business partner has visitors to downtown Crane shaking their tail feathers.As residents go about their daily routines around Main Street in...

Photos by Ginger Michaud

Unite Table Rock Lake volunteers stuffing the bus for the upcoming school year.

Annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ collects school supplies

The school year hasn’t even started, but one bus is already making a difference for incoming Stone County students.Unite Table Rock Lake with their...

Courtesy of Metro Creative Connection

The discussion of water in Kimberling City was the focus of a special meeting.

Water problems trickle through Kimberling City

Water issues within the city of Kimberling City area were brought to light.The city of Kimberling City held a public outreach meeting on Tuesday,...

Courtesy of C of O
Children ages 8-12, from Stone and Taney County, participated in Camp Lookout activities each week.

C of O hosts annual 'Camp Lookout' for youth

College of the Ozarks recently hosted its popular summer camp for area youth, completing its 30th year.Camp Lookout, hosted on the C of O campus...

Photo By Ginger Michaud
Amy Jackson, a consultant with the Small Business Development Center in Springfield, spoke at the TRL Chamber Luncheon.

Chamber hosts speaker to discuss Business Boot Camp

Anyone thinking of opening a new business will have an opportunity to receive expert coaching in Stone County.Members of the Table Rock Lake...

Purple Heart recipients to be honored

Each year, on August 7, the nation observes "National Purple Heart Day," a day dedicated to recognizing and honoring recipients of the Purple...

Courtesy of Metro Creative Connection
The average teacher in the United States spends their own money to get basic classroom needs met.

Teachers spend out-of-pocket for classroom needs

With the thoughts of school starting back up, parents are not the only ones who may be feeling the financial pinch with back to school...

A day at the lake turns into a tragedy

Tragedy befell a family this weekend on the waters of Table Rock Lake.On Friday, July 26, a 6-year-old boy, from Carthage, MO, lost his life on Table Rock Lake south of...

Photo By AJ Fahr
The 2024 Stone County School Readiness Fair will take place on Aug. 9. Students getting supplies at the 2023 fair.

Stone County students can get supplies at Readiness Fair

Schools in Stone County are gearing up to begin their 2024-25 school year, which means parents and students are starting their preparations as...

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