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National and Division Will Close For 45 Days!

Starting today, October 7, The intersection of National Avenue and Division Street will close for approximately 45 days. Authorities say the intersection will be under construction for railroad crossing and pavement improvements. Businesses in the area will remain open through the intersection closing. Need info on the road construction?  GO HERE   


Area Haunted Hotels, Mazes and Dungeons!

October is the "spooky" month!  Corn mazes, haunted houses and haunted forests are just some of the areas to visit this month! Check out this list of "haunted" areas to get your scare fix! Hotel of Terror - This four story scary hotel, supposedly is actually haunted.  Open Friday through Sunday 7 pm- close and starting October 17 open every day through Halloween. Dungeons of Doom- located…


Here's Your Scary Movies List For October!

October begins next week! Do you and the family like scary movies? Here is a list of fun scary movies compiled just for you! For Halloween (or just when you need a good scare), here's where you can watch horror favorites, sorted into old-school classics, family-friendly fare, modern classics and slasher central. (Note: All of the titles below are available via video-on-demand services as well.)…


Toyota Recall On Camera Defect!

Do you drive a Toyota? Check this out! Toyota is recalling about 13,000 2023 Crown vehicles because of a camera defect. The automaker indicates that the front and rear view camera cases can allow water to get inside causing the cameras to malfunction. The concern is that the rearview camera obstruction could increase the risk of drivers striking pedestrians. Toyota said it will contact owners of…


Weekend Planner

Weekend Update for March 1-3 FRIDAY  RV Mega Show at the Ozark Empire Fair Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Admission prices vary Drury Panthers VS OSU Cowboys at Jordan Valley Ice Park – Puck drops at 7 pm First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Springfield. The self guided tour begins at 6 pm FREE SATURDAY 4 C Sertoma Club's "417 Whiskey Festival at Ozark Mill at Finley Farms in Ozark! Get more info…


Last Day To Register If Voting In Next Election!

Planning on voting on the March 5th elections?  You must be registered by today! The deadline to register to vote prior to any given election is 28 days. Where do you register? You may register online GO HERE Call- (417) 868-4060 Where to sign up?   Voter_Registration_Sites  


Activities For Your Family This Weekend!

Weekend Update for January 19-21 FRIDAY  Wade Bowen at Midnight Rodeo 7 pm Tickets are available Ghost Tours at Pythian Castle 8 pm Tours are size limited Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity Restore on S Scenic... SATURDAY Farmer’s Market of the Ozarks close to the Nature Center  farm fresh foods,  and Ghost Tours at Pythian Castle 8 pm Tours are size limited Murder Myster at Pythian Castle 7:15…


FREE Days At The National Parks!

Are you already planning your vacation for this year? If you like camping and seeing the National Parks- you may want to plan that vacation around six select dates that the parks are FREE ! Here are the 2024 dates when you can visit for FREE: 1.  Monday, January 15th:  Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2.  Saturday, April 20th:  First day of National Park Week 3.  Wednesday, June 19th:  Juneteenth 4.…


Tis' The Season For Giving!

This weekend Crosslines will disburse Christmas gifts to over 23-hundred children plus provide food to over 1500 families. The  holiday give-away site is at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.  Distribution time is set for 9 am until 2 pm on December 16. Volunteers are needed to drive Christmas packages and food to those who can't find transportation during the dispersal time. Can you help out?  To…