Branson Bank Awards Scholarships to Area High School Seniors
(Branson, MO) Branson Bank is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Scholarships, recognizing five outstanding graduating high school students living in Taney or Stone County for their academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and commitment to continued education. Each year, the community bank awards three, one-time $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing degrees in finance or business at an accredited college. Candidates were required to submit proof of acceptance, a 500-word
College of the Ozarks to build POW-MIA memorial in Patriots Park
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. —As the nation commemorates America 250, reflecting on 250 years of freedom, sacrifice, and the ideals that have shaped the United States, College of the Ozarks continues its commitment to preserving and celebrating the American story. Through a year-long emphasis on re-awakening the American spirit, the College has sought to renew appreciation for patriotism, service, faith, and the values that have sustained the nation across generations. As part of this year’s events and as an
Branson Bank Announces Promotion of Rebecca Mullen to VP
(Branson, MO) Branson Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Rebecca Mullen to VP, Compliance Officer, recognizing her outstanding leadership, dedication to regulatory excellence, and commitment to protecting customers and the community. Mullen will continue to oversee the bank’s compliance, internal audit, fraud prevention, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program, and bank security functions. Mullen originally joined Branson Bank in 2013 as a teller and new accounts representative.
College of the Ozarks breaks ground on The Arthur and RuthAnn White Child Development Center
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks celebrated a significant milestone on May 4, with the groundbreaking of The Arthur and RuthAnn White Child Development Center, a new facility designed to expand and enhance care for the College’s youngest community members while providing hands-on learning opportunities for students. Several donors, faculty, staff, daycare student teachers, and daycare children attended the ceremony. Special remarks were made by Dr. Sue head, vice president of cultural affairs and
College of the Ozarks to host national Plein Air Convention artists for campus paint-out
Hundreds of painters expected to capture iconic campus landscapes during May 15 event POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks will welcome artists from across the nation on Friday, May 15, as part of the nationally recognized Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE), taking place in the Branson area May 14–18, 2026. The event, presented by Plein Air Convention & Expo, is considered the world’s largest gathering of outdoor painters and will bring hundreds of artists to the Ozarks for five days of instruction,
