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Thursday, June 05, 2025CMA Students Show Off Skills (Branson West, MO) About 100 Students from the Branson and Table Rock Lake locations of Championship Martial Arts came together Saturday, May 31, for the Spring 2025 Belt Testing and Promotion Ceremony held at Reeds Spring High School. Students performed traditional forms (also called patterns or katas), various levels of sparring, and powerful board breaks, all ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Fun Facts, Press ReleaseTuesday, June 03, 2025[Lampe, MO – June 2, 2025] – Country music fans, get ready for an unforgettable night! Lee Brice has officially announced the rescheduled date for his highly anticipated performance at Black Oak Amphitheater, now set for Saturday, July 19. Adding to the excitement, Priscilla Block will join Brice as a special guest, bringing her signature blend of country-pop to the stage. Priscilla Block ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Press ReleaseFriday, May 30, 2025(Branson, MO) — Branson Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Greg M. Baker to the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer. In this elevated leadership position, Baker will continue to drive the bank’s commercial lending strategy while playing a key role in shaping long-term business development and community engagement initiatives. Since 2012, Baker has led business ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release, General News ArticleThursday, May 29, 2025District relies on support from community, Silver Dollar City Foundation to meet needsTucked in the back of Branson Cedar Ridge Primary School is a small office of what could be described as superheroes. These superheroes, otherwise known as the social work team, work quietly behind the scenes to help meet the needs of students throughout the district.Each school year, the team of three school ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, General News Article, Human Interest, Press ReleaseFriday, May 23, 2025ROGERS, AR –Generations Bank welcomes Melissa Box to their Kimberling City team as Market President. Melissa will invest in Kimberling City and its surrounding communities, serving the banking needs of individuals and businesses. Melissa comes to us with over 26 years of banking experience. Prior roles include retail operations, management, and lending at other banks. "As we grow, we’re staying ...read moreCategories: Press Release, Community, Human InterestFriday, May 23, 2025College of the Ozarks graduates receive the Chris Waller Memorial Scholarship POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — This year marked the 15th year the Chris Waller Memorial Scholarship has been presented to College of the Ozarks graduates in memory of Chris Waller. This year, two deserving recipients were awarded the scholarship: Ethan Herman, an engineering major, and Jeremy Kroeker, an exercise science ...read moreCategories: Fun Facts, Education, Community, Press Release, Human InterestThursday, May 22, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. – College of the Ozarks has launched “The Convo Team,” a dynamic, student-led initiative aimed at enriching the convocation experience. Under the leadership of Residence Directors Janna Goodwin and Beverly Jackson, this team of 17 students is dedicated to elevating campus-wide convocations by ensuring engaging, high-quality events that resonate with the student body. As part ...read moreCategories: Fun Facts, Human Interest, Community, Education, Press ReleaseWednesday, May 21, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks hosted the annual Classical Christian Educators (CCE) Conference, Nourishing the Christian Imagination, at College of the Ozarks on March 7-8, 2025. The CCE Conference is an opportunity for educators to come together to be enriched in their practices. “What started as just a gathering of two or three schools to encourage our teachers has grown into a ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Press Release, Fun FactsTuesday, May 20, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. - College of the Ozarks will host the annual Honor America celebration on Saturday, June 28, on the College campus. Honor America is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening of family-friendly activities, live music, food, and a spectacular patriotic finale featuring fireworks and drones. Schedule of Events 6 ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, General News Article, Human Interest, Press ReleaseTuesday, May 20, 2025BRANSON, MO (May 20, 2025) – For more than six decades, The Shepherd of the Hills has stood as a living testament to the spirit and story of the Ozarks. Now, through our new Seats of Honor program, individuals have the opportunity to cement their place in this enduring legacy by dedicating a seat in the beloved Thurman Old Mill Theatre. “For everyone who has visited the Outdoor Drama, The ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, General News Article, Human Interest, Press ReleaseTuesday, May 20, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The Alumni Association of College of the Ozarks hosted its annual service day named in honor of former president Dr. R. M. Good on Saturday, May 3, at Convoy of Hope in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Robert M. Good served as president of The School of the Ozarks for 31 years. He embodied the concept of servant leadership during his tenure and played a fundamental role in ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Fun Facts, General News Article, Human Interest, Press ReleaseMonday, May 19, 2025DWIGHT YOAKAM’S COSMIC ROUNDUP & RODEO TOUR RIDES INTO BLACK OAK AMP SEPTEMBER 6 W/SPECIAL GUESTS ASHLEY MCBRYDE, ELI YOUNG BAND & MORE [Lampe, MO – May 19, 2025] – Get ready for an unforgettable night of country music as the Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour rides into town! Black Oak Amp is thrilled to announce that Grammy Award-winning artist Dwight Yoakam will take the stage Saturday, September ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Fun Facts, Press ReleaseMonday, May 19, 2025(Branson, MO) Each year, Branson Bank awards three, one-time, $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors, living in Taney and Stone County, who plan to further their education in the fields of Finance or Business. The community bank promoted their scholarship opportunities through social media, area schools and within their bank locations. For 2025, all three recipients are seniors graduating from ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, General News Article, Human Interest, Press ReleaseThursday, May 15, 2025BLACK OAK AMP ANNOUNCEMENT: Experience the POWER of Worship Like Never Before – Crowder LIVE with Special Guest James River Worship at Black Oak Amphitheater Sunday June 22 [Lampe, MO – May 14, 2025]– Grammy-nominated Christian music artist Crowder takes the Black Oak Amp stage Sunday, June 22, with special guest James River Worship. Known for his innovative blend of folk, rock, ...read moreCategories: Fun Facts, Press Release, Community, Human InterestThursday, May 15, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Dr. Jennifer Maloney, associate professor of psychology, received The Eugene Charles Wittick Teaching Excellence Award on May 10, 2025, at the 118th Commencement Ceremony at College of the Ozarks. The Eugene Charles Wittick Teaching Excellence Award honors those professors who have demonstrated outstanding teaching ability and who have had a major impact on the lives and ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, Education, Human InterestCollege of the Ozarks Professor Geoff Akers receives The Mildred Letton Wittick Professional AchieveThursday, May 15, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Dr. Geoff Akers, professor of engineering, received The Mildred Letton Wittick Professional Award on May 10, 2025, at the 118th Commencement Ceremony at College of the Ozarks. The Mildren Letton Wittick Professional Achievement Award honors faculty members for their professional accomplishments, which may include research, publications, performance, creative productions, ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, Education, Human InterestThe Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing at College of the Ozarks holds 16th annual Pinning and BlesThursday, May 15, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing (AMSON) at College of the Ozarks held its 16th Annual Pinning and Blessing Ceremony on Friday, May 9, at 4 p.m. in Williams Memorial Chapel. Class of 2025 graduates, nursing faculty, family members, and guests of the graduates attended the event. A reception for the graduates and their families was held afterwards. At the ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Education, General News Article, Press ReleaseThursday, May 15, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks Williams Memorial Chapel is hosting evening Sunday chapel services, every other week, throughout the summer. The services are June 1, June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27, and Aug. 10, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. The time change allows students to get connected and attend local church services and then come together in the evenings and worship as a campus ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Education, Human InterestTuesday, May 13, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks held its Commencement Ceremony at Williams Memorial Chapel on Saturday, May 10, celebrating the graduation of 26 seniors. Of the graduating class, 17 students committed to furthering their education at College of the Ozarks. “This is the 13th commencement since School of the Ozarks reopened,” said Dr. Brad Dolloff, dean of School of the Ozarks. “The ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Press ReleaseMonday, May 12, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks student newspaper, “The Outlook,” has been honored by the Society of Professional Journalists with four college journalism awards. The awards are for “The Outlook” student journalists’ work in the fall semester of 2024. Adam Roseberry ,junior, and Clay Steward, sophomore, both journalism majors, won first place in the category of “General ...read moreCategories: Education, Human Interest, Community, Fun Facts, Press ReleaseStudents graduate debt free from College of the Ozarks during Commencement Ceremony, tomorrow, May 1Friday, May 09, 2025Nursing graduate Macy Landers realizes life-long dream POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host its 118th Commencement Ceremony tomorrow morning, May 10, at 10 a.m. in The Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex on the College campus. The ceremony will honor 328 graduating students: 79 Bachelor of Arts, 230 Bachelor of Science, and 19 Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This is a ticketed event ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, Education, Human InterestThursday, May 08, 2025Classics Boaters from 7 States to Cruise Table Rock Lake --with Pre-event Cruise to Eureka Springs, Arkansas- TWO FREE TO PUBLIC MINI-SHOWS (Kimberling City, MO) Coming from seven states, classic boats and boaters will ply the deep blue water of Table Rock Lake May 29th through May 31st.. The antique and classic boats will cruise more miles than in any other single classic boating ...read moreCategories: Fun Facts, Human Interest, Community, Press Release, General News ArticleTuesday, May 06, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks, after carefully evaluating Sunday operations, is committed to upholding its foundational values by discontinuing Sunday brunch at The Keeter Center. This step, rooted in faith, tradition, and a desire to prioritize students and employees, aligns with the values of the College. Reservations for Sunday brunch will continue through the summer, with the ...read moreCategories: Education, General News Article, Press Release, Community, Fun Facts, Human InterestTuesday, May 06, 2025Award-winning festival returns to Silver Dollar City OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (May 1, 2025) — Silver Dollar City’s Bluegrass & BBQ festival is back for a dozen days of toe-tapping tunes from legendary groups and mouthwatering flavors from The City’s pitmasters, May 14-26. Named “Event of the Year” by the International Bluegrass Music Association, the festival stars the industry’s most notable ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Fun Facts, Human InterestTuesday, May 06, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is pleased to announce the release of “Steadfast: A Guided Prayer Journal,” authored by Laura Lacey Johnson, First Lady of College of the Ozarks. Inspired by Colossians 4:2 – “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving” – the journal encourages a rhythm of prayer through the structure of Pray. Watch. Thank. “Most of us ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, Education, Human InterestTuesday, May 06, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Camp Lookout, a community outreach program hosted by College of the Ozarks, will return for its 31st year of offering a free summer camp to children in Stone and Taney Counties. The theme for Camp Lookout this year is "Fueled," rooted in Hebrews 12:28, a verse which highlights the importance of serving the kingdom of God. Camp Lookout is hosted on the College of the ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, Education, Human InterestSaturday, March 15, 2025Price 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 moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseWednesday, February 19, 2025Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos Celebrates Another Successful Week Serving Hundreds of Including the Daytona 500, Gasparilla Music Festival and more! February 17, 2025 — Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos is proud to have provided group transportation to hundreds of events this past weekend across the United States. Just a few of the many weekend events Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos provided ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Human InterestMonday, February 10, 2025Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos Ready To Tackle Wedding Season in 2025 After Serving Thousands in 2024! 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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 moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Fun Facts, Human InterestTuesday, January 14, 2025Price 4 Limo is the 3rd most reviewed limo & motorcoach company in the United States out of over 200,000 total companies. TrustPilot’s review data confirms Price 4 Limo customers are the most likely in the nation to be satisfied with their transportation with a 96% satisfaction rate. This milestone places Price 4 Limo as the leader in its industry, recognized alongside the most trusted ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Press ReleaseSaturday, January 04, 2025Price 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 moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseThursday, August 29, 2024Ollis/Akers/Arney Named as a Top Insurance WorkplaceSPRINGFIELD, MO – Ollis/Akers/Arney for the sixth consecutive year was named a Top Insurance Workplace—one of only 43 companies in the United States and Missouri’s only company to achieve the distinction from Insurance Business America.“I am a firm believer that culture starts with your hiring process,” says Joe Gaunt, Ollis/Akers/Arney director ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release