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The City of Branson, Missouri recently announced the City of Branson Public Works Department’s 2024 Citywide Fall Cleanup! According to a news release, the Citywide Fall Cleanup is a service the city offers at no cost to help residents properly dispose of large unwanted items that are not typically picked up by trash haulers to […]

Mercy recently announced they are ending their contracts with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in the state of Missouri. In a news release, Mercy’s senior vice president of population health and president of contracted revenue, Dave Thompson, shared “Our focus remains on safeguarding our patients and ensuring they receive the low-cost, high-quality care they deserve

CALLING ALL BOOK WORMS! The Friends of the Library Fall 2024 Book Sale officially begins Wednesday, September 11th and is happening through Sunday, September 15th, at the E-Plex at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds! There will be something for everyone at the book sale! The sale is not only limited to books, but movies, CDs, classic vinyl

Missouri State Unviersity recently announced the Missouri State Unviersity Care Clinic is now accepting Medicaid patients. The clinic has expanded eligitability for care by eliminating a it’s past Medicaid ineligibility requirement. The following are current requirements to qualify for care from the MSU Care Clinic. According to a news release, Dr. Mark Smith, dean of

The Springfield Police Department recenly announced they are teaming with with Shaquille O’Neal for the ‘Right to Carry, Duty to Secure’ effort. Shaquille O’Neal, the Springfield Police Department, and police departments across the country are teaming up to ask all legal gun owners to commit to the Right to Carry, Duty to Secure effort to encourage the

Springfield Business Journal recently released the winners of their inaugural Nonprofit Excellence Awards! According to a news release, Springfield Business Journal’s Nonprofit Excellence Awards recognize the passionate, dedicated individuals and organizations that strive to make our community a better place to live, work and play. The recipient of the Top Honor in each category will also walk

Ozark School District recently opened a new storm shelter/gym and the new indoor activities center! According to a news release, These projects are the last of the 2022 bond projects, which included storm shelters at Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center, Ozark Middle School and OHS, as well as a new entrance at OMS and an

2 area hospitals, Mercy and CoxHealth, were recently included in U.S. News Best Hospitals 2024-2025. U.S. News has ranked Best Hospitals 2024-2025 in multiple different categories. See below the specific categories for Best Hospitals 2024-2025. Mercy Hospital Springfield was included in the Best Regional Hospitals category, ranking #4 hospital in Missouri. Mercy Hospital Springfield was

Missouri State Properties, a division of Learfield and partner with Bears Athletics, recently announced its 2024-2025 Bears Football Network Broadcast Crew. See the 2024-2025 Missouri State University Radio Network Bears Football Broadcast Crew below. In a press release, Jesse Kirkpatrick, general manager for Missouri State Sports Properties shared, “The big moves that lie ahead for