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• AG Bailey, Governor Parson call on state lawmakers to codify anti-trafficking task force

  SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — “The sooner the legislation is passed, the sooner we can eradicate human trafficking and child trafficking here in Missouri once and for all,” Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said inside a conference room at the Southwest Missouri MoDOT office.

• Branson Public Schools Offers Free Summer Meal Program

  BRANSON, MO (April 25, 2024) – In conjunction with summer school in the Branson School District, a free nutritious meal will be available to all children age 18 and younger and eligible disabled adults. Children are not required to attend summer school to participate in the federally funded Summer Food Service Program.

• Area Counties Benefit from U.S. Forest Service Grants

  Several counties in Arkansas and Missouri are among those receiving funding from the U.S. Forest Service.

• White River Marine Group Sees Layoffs at Three Plants, One in Lakes Region

  White River Marine Group, the boat manufacturing division of Bass Pro Shops, has eliminated 176 jobs across three factories including one in northern Arkansas.

• Rainy, Stormy Period Begins

  Over the next four days, National Weather Service Forecasters are predicting several periods of showers to move through the Lakes Region with severe weather possible beginning Friday.