Mark Hyde Joins Branson Bank as VP, Community Lender
Branson Bank is pleased to welcome Mark Hyde as Vice President, Community Lender. With over 14 years of banking experience, Hyde will join the community bank’s Branson West team starting in January. In his role as VP, Community Lender, Hyde will help individuals and businesses access the financial tools they need to grow, offering personalized support every step of the way. “Over the years, Mark has built a great reputation, proving his commitment to serving his customers and community,” said Greg Baker,
College of the Ozarks to host holiday event at the Ralph Foster Museum
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. – College of the Ozarks will host a North Pole-themed holiday event at the Ralph Foster Museum on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. It will be a family-friendly event with opportunities to write letters to Santa, make crafts, enjoy cookies and milk, and a photo line with Santa in his Ozark Mountain ride, the iconic Beverly Hillbillies truck. Ticket prices are $6, which grants access to all event activities as well as the museum’s three floors of exhibits. Guests are encouraged
College of the Ozarks to host Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band Christmas concert
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host the Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 p.m. The concert will take place on campus at the Royal Oak Forum in The Keeter Center. The concert is free and open to the public. “This is the perfect opportunity to hear both the College of the Ozarks Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble at the same concert,” said Dr. Kevin Powers, associate professor of music. “The Jazz Ensemble will begin the evening with fun jazz
College of the Ozarks president Brad Johnson to participate in April 2026 “America Reads the Bible”
POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — College of the Ozarks will partner with Christians Engaged, a ministry of Family Policy Alliance Foundation, in the April 2026 national, cover-to-cover Bible-reading event, “America Reads the Bible,” in Washinton, D.C. Ministry leaders, pastors, business leaders, elected officials from both parties, and other influential voices will read aloud Genesis 1:1 through Revelation 22:21, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on April 19-25, 2026, as a spiritual lead-up to America’s 250th birthday on July 4,
S of O Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams Make History with State Championships
S of O Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams Make History with State Championships POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Saturday, Nov. 8, the School of the Ozarks Cross Country teams made history at the Class 1 state meet by claiming the state championship titles for both the boys and girls teams. In addition, sophomore Kellen Robertson won the Class 1 individual title for the Missouri State High School Athletic Association cross country championships. On the girls side, Ella Howard was the top finisher, taking home 10th
College of the Ozarks to host Black Friday Event for Student-Made Products
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. – College of the Ozarks will host a Black Friday Retail Event, Friday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will take place within The Keeter Center, Stained Glass & Candle Shop, and Edwards Mill & General Store. Throughout the day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., campus retail locations will be open for holiday shopping, but special event offerings will only be available during the designated timeframe. The event will highlight the wide array of student-made products available for sale.
College of the Ozarks announces official sponsorship of Wreaths Across America
POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — As the Christmas holiday season approaches, College of the Ozarks is proud to announce that it is now an official sponsor of Wreaths Across America, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and remembering America’s fallen Veterans. Wreaths Across America leads the effort to place a wreath on every military Veteran’s grave throughout the United States and to hold wreath dedication ceremonies at U.S. national cemeteries around the world. “The College has participated
College of the Ozarks continues annual Operation Christmas Child donation drive
POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — College of the Ozarks is continuing the annual tradition of collecting boxes for Operation Christmas Child by hosting a drop-off for the community from Nov. 17 - 24. Members of the local community can bring their packed shoe boxes to College of the Ozarks and drop them off in the Christian Ministries Building. The College of the Ozarks Christian Ministries Department partnered with Samaritan’s Purse to plan and orchestrate the Operation Christmas Child events. The Operation Christmas
College of the Ozarks Fall Patriotic Film Festival to honor Vietnam Veterans
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will welcome three distinguished Veterans -- Captain John Sorensen, Seargent Major Eddie Neas, and Colonel John Clark -- during select showings of the Fall Patriotic Film Festival at The Keeter Center, showing on select dates in October and November, through Nov. 11. Their remarkable stories of courage, sacrifice, and faith bring history to life and remind audiences of the cost of freedom. The showings are free, and the public is encouraged to attend. For a
Events for Veterans Week 2025 at College of the Ozarks
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. – College of the Ozarks will host Veterans Week activities, Nov. 5–11, 2025, honoring men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. Veterans Week will include ceremonies, dedications, guest speakers, and the annual Veterans Day Sunrise Service. “Veterans Week at College of the Ozarks is a time to honor the men and women who have served our nation and to remind ourselves of the freedoms their sacrifice has preserved,” said Chassidy Brittain, director of patriotic
Big Cedar Lodge Announces 2026 Wellness in Nature Retreat Expert Lineup
Nestled in the Ozark Mountains overlooking Table Rock Lake, Big Cedar Lodge announces its 2026 Wellness in Nature Retreat, inviting guests to escape the everyday and discover renewal. This multi-day experience helps participants start the new year with holistic wellness through yoga, meditation, tai chi, intention-setting workshops, and restorative seasonal activities - including fireside evenings, whimsical Christmas light tours, and a sound bath concert. Guests will also have the opportunity to learn
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