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Reservations available on Tuesday, Sept. 16  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will welcome Shannon Bream, anchor of “FOX News Sunday” and New York Times bestselling author, as the featured speaker for the College’s annual Leonard B. and Edith Gittinger Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at 7 p.m. in The Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex.This year’s convocation will take the form of ...read 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 ...read more

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, ...read more

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 ...read more

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will launch its new Rooted Families initiative with two special events featuring Dr. Tim Elmore, nationally recognized speaker, author, and expert in generational discipleship and youth development. The public is invited to attend on Tuesday, Sept. 23, with sessions at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Royal Oak Forum at The Keeter Center. Both events are free ...read more

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 ...read more

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 ...read more

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 ...read more

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host two workshops from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 2 and 3 to meet with lower White River Basin farmers and discuss this year’s spring and summer flooding and the White River Water Control Plan.Farmers are encouraged to register at: https://www.swl.usace.army.mil/About/White-River-Management-Farm-Comments/Participants may arrive anytime during the ...read more

Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos 2024 Year-in-Review — 6,000 Groups Served, 3,600+ Five Star Reviews & 96% Customer Satisfaction!   In 2024, Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos proudly served 6,000 different groups all across the USA! And now that 2025 is kicking off, we are very excited to continue this success! From coast to coast, we've connected schools, businesses, wedding parties, sports teams, ...read more

Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos Ready To Tackle Wedding Season in 2025 After Serving Thousands in 2024! Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos is geared up to tackle the 2025 wedding season, following a successful year of serving thousands of couples in 2024!  As America’s #1 group transportation company, Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos offers the USA’s largest selection of limos and buses and exceptional ...read more

Price 4 Limo — America's Highest Rated Prom Limousine & Bus Provider — Gears Up For 2025 Prom Season. With another successful prom season in the books, transporting more than 50,000 students in 2024, Price 4 Limo — America’s largest and highest-rated limo service and charter bus company — is gearing up for 2025!   For over 13 years, Price 4 Limo has been the trusted choice for high school ...read more

Price 4 Limo is very proud to have just served its 6,000th customer in 2024!  As we take a look back on the end of the year, we want to thank all of the groups that have turned to Price 4 Limo to arrange their group transportation. Price 4 Limo's success is built on a foundation of core values that include integrity, honesty, and respect. The company strives to build strong relationships with ...read more