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• Silver Dollar City’s Christmas Voted USA TODAY’S “Best Theme Park Holiday Event” for a 7th time

  OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (Dec. 6, 2024) — Silver Dollar City in the Ozark Mountains has once again claimed the title of America’s “Best Theme Park Holiday Event," according to USA TODAY, marking the seventh time the park has dazzled voters with its festive magic! The theme park earned the top spot following a four-week voting competition that included other renowned parks like Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Legoland.

• Hollister City Administrator Rick Ziegenfuss to Retire Next Spring

  A long Lakes Area Official is set to retire next year.

• Branson Adoration Parade Sunday, Wraps-Up Parade Week

  The Branson Adoration Parade celebrates its 75th event Sunday wrapping up a big weekend of Christmas Parades in the region.

• Holiday Food Harvest 2024 Totals an Increase from 2023

  The 2024 Holiday Food Harvest presented by the Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors was another successful event.

• Planned Explosion to Occur Tonight

  A planned explosion will occur on the night of Dec. 6, according to the Taney County Sheriff's Office.