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• Chef Wyatt Foley Offers TikTok Content and a Subscription

  Wyatt Foley, chef and culinary coach, has taken to TikTok to coach viewers in the art of food.

• Branson Public Schools Announces New Director of Technology

  A change in an administration position takes place in the Branson School District in January.

• Rain Washes Away Drought in Lakes Region

  The rounds of rain that have fallen in the Lakes Region over the last week and resulted in washing away most of the drought conditions in the Lakes Region.

• Sides Misses Scheduled Trial Date

  The story of an area contractor who is being sued by several individuals and is facing criminal charges takes another turn. 

• Hollister Teacher Dallas DeWeese Wins National Award

  In what started out as an Assembly at Hollister Middle School about Charitable Contributions turned into to a surprise for one Hollister Educator.

• Skaggs Foundation Scholarship Announcements

  Over 30 individuals in the Lakes Region are awarded scholarships to benefit their careers in the medical fill.

• MDC: Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Center Reopening Increases Education, Tourism Opportunities

  The reopening of a major facility of the Missouri Department of Conservation is a major step for the department.

• Health insurers are increasingly limiting coverage for prosthetic limbs, often deeming advanced devices medically unnecessary or experimental, despite their proven benefits.

  Health insurers are increasingly limiting coverage for prosthetic limbs, often deeming advanced devices medically unnecessary or experimental, despite their proven benefits. This trend has significant implications for amputees seeking to regain mobility and quality of life.

• Oklahoma Prepares for Final Execution of 2024

  Oklahoma is set to execute Kevin Ray Underwood, who was convicted of the 2006 murder of 10-year-old Jamie Rose Bolin, marking the 25th and final execution in the United States for 2024. (AP News)

• The Timeless Journey of the Grateful Dead: Honorees at the Kennedy Center

  The sound of history echoed through the halls of the Kennedy Center as three iconic figures—Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart—reflected on their decades-long journey as core members of the Grateful Dead. Sitting down with CBS journalist Anthony Mason, the trio shared their thoughts on receiving one of America’s highest cultural honors, their band’s enduring legacy, and the unbreakable bond with their devoted fans.

• Woman Indicted and Arrested on Drug Distribution Charges

  An indictment has been issued in a case that has been under investigation by several agencies. 

• Stallings: Tiny Home Development Looks to Start in 2025

  A project that has seen several delays may be getting the Green Light in 2025.

• Human Remains Found in Carroll County

  The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office reports the discover of human remains.

• Shepherd of the Hills Nature Center Reopens Thursday

  A major facility of the Missouri Department of Conservation is set to reopen this week.

• Taney County Man Dies in Phelps County Crash

  Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a Pedestrian vs. Semi-Truck Accident on Interstate 44 early Tuesday morning has claimed the life of a Lakes Area man. 

• Nixa Police in Search of Hit and Run Driver

  Police Officials in Nixa are searching for a driver that is believed to be involved in an accident that injured a bicyclist. 

• CAM Transitions Food Pantry Program

  Christian Action Ministries is transitioning their Food Pantries to allow clients to have more of a say in the food they receive. 

• Period for Missouri Municipal Candidate Filings in Missouri Continues

  One week of the three-week filing period for candidates in the April Municipal Election is complete. 

• Ava Students Rescued For School Bus Stuck on Flooded Roadway

  The heavy rain that moved through the region Monday causes several road closures as well as a school bus which got stuck on a flooded roadway. 

• Harrison Ark: Notable Strides in Community Development, Tourism, and Infrastructure in 2024

  Harrison, Arkansas, has made notable strides in community development, tourism, and infrastructure in 2024, reflecting its commitment to growth and quality of life improvements.

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