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October 4, 2024 • Volume 5, Issue #40
INSIDE:
• Around Town.... 12B • Churches.......... 10C • Classifieds........... 2D • Food.................. 8C • Fun & Games...... 4D • Pets for Adoption �� 3A • Obituaries........ 11A • Voices................. 1B • Weather........... 10A
PLUS:
Been thinkin’ about – SEE PAGE 1B.
TABLE ROCK SCENIC OVERLOOK OFFERS BETTER ACCESS, GREAT VIEWS – See Cynthia J. Thomas’ story on page 4A (Photo by Cynthia J. Thomas)
Fire causes damage to Taney County Recycling Center and Transfer Station BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer A Monday evening fire caused damage to the Taney County Recycling Center and Transfer Station. According to reports, firefighters were dispatched at 7:21 p.m. to what was thought to be a brush fire near Camping World, located on Outer Road, adjacent to Highway 65. Upon ar-
Pam Tillis performs at new venue – SEE PAGE 1C.
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rival, firefighters found the Taney County Recycling Center and Transfer Station to be the location of the fire, and called for assistance. Approximately 30 volunteer firefighters worked hard to fight the fire and keep it from spreading. The crews, assisted by Branson Police and the Taney County Ambulance District, were on the scene until 11 p.m. The fire, which was not
suspicious in nature, started in a building containing trucks and trailers loaded with trash. The building, including vehicles and trailers were all lost, and some other areas of the facility received damage. Reports stated that one volunteer firefighter sustained minor injuries during the Monday evening blaze. No other injuries were reported.
Winners of the 2024 Terry Music Awards announced BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The stars were shining bright at the 2024 Branson Terry Awards on Sunday. The spectacular event, held at the Hughes Brothers Theatre, honored many of Branson’s talented entertainers and performers, courtesy of Terry Beene, founder of the Terry Awards. The Terry Music Awards got its start in 1977 when Terry Beene, a well-known Texas radio personality,
joked about starting his own awards show, the Terry Awards. Listeners called in asking for tickets, and Terry felt the push to create a real awards show honoring the musicians and entertainers in his area. The year 2014 marked the first year of the Branson Terry Music Awards, as Terry, who was well-known for bringing motorcoach groups to Branson, began to salute the performers who give their all to enter-
tain visitors in the music mecca of Branson. The Terry Awards is one of the biggest days of the year for Branson entertainers who turn out in force to celebrate one another and enjoy performances by their peers. The Terry Awards, a nonprofit entity, gives back to the Branson community by blessing members of the entertainment industry who are in need. Hosted by Branson’s
Jamie Haage and Kelly Smith, this year’s show was bigger and better than ever. • The 2024 Comedian of the Year Award was presented to Jarrett Dougherty. • Fiddle Player of the Year was Tina Sibley. • SPECTRUM was honored to receive the Band of the Year Award. • The Lead Guitar Player of the Year Award was presented to Kevin Allen.
Fall for fascining finds!
• Female Vocalist of the Year honors went to Sarah Marie. • Michael Cole was named Male Vocalist of the Year. • Instrumentalist of the Year honors went to Jonathan Black. • Roxanna Atwood and Tommy Smith were honored with the Texas Pioneer Award. • The Pioneer Award was presented to TomSEE TERRY AWARDS, PAGE 11A
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