Forsyth closing the gap for childcare
A recent study found the need for infant and toddler care in Stone and Taney counties exceeds the number of available licensed slots by about 1,400 – a statistic that doesn’t come as a surprise to Forsyth Superintendent Dr. Jeff Mingus.“It was not unusual for us to get a call at least once a week from parents looking for childcare,” Mingus said as he walked the hall of the district’s newest facility – Forsyth Early Childhood Center. “We realized it was time for us to offer childcare for our area.”In
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Bluegrass & BBQ returns to Silver Dollar City
Patriotic concert May 9 marks start of America’s 250th celebration OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (May 1, 2026) — The hills and hollers of Silver Dollar City will hum with the sound of strings and the smell of slow-smoked barbecue as Bluegrass & BBQ returns to America’s #1 Theme Park, May 7–25. In the midst of the festival, Silver Dollar City will also launch its celebration of America’s 250th birthday with a special Celebrate America Concert on May 9 at noon in Echo Hollow Amphitheatre. The patriotic
