Every year, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions, hoping to spark positive change. Resolve to make a positive change in 2023 by participating in the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks’ (CBCO) 56-Day Challenge. Donors who complete the entire challenge will have a chance to win up to $15,000. more

I like January. I think most mothers do. Sure, it’s the dead of winter and it gets dark more

Here it comes again — the end Saturday night of another whole year. more

Thanks to frigid temperatures we experienced in the days leading up to Christmas, everyone has been reminded that winter has most definitely arrived. That means it’s time to think about hazards associated with slick roads, bitterly cold temperatures, and all the other conditions associated with winter. However, people also need to be mindful that winter is a time when we’re never far from another type of hazard – fire. more

We were first introduced to dashing animated feline Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) in “Shrek 2” all the way back in 2004. The character appeared in two more “Shrek” sequels before headlining his own self-titled movie in 2011. Now comes “The Last Wish,” a sequel that depends on... more

The house was alive with clamorous noise, more

Forty-two years ago, Mom and Dad went well into the holiday season without a Christmas tree in the corner of their living room. more

Another Shop with a Cop season has come to a close with an astounding 175 children served through the program this year. more

Back in 2009, director James Cameron gave the world “Avatar.” The film about a human going undercover as a member of the Na’vi race on the planet of Pandora only to side with the Na’vi against his greedy fellow humans brought the movie blockbuster to new heights. It was the first movie to... more

During the weeks before Thanksgiving, I was high on anticipation – counting down the days until our two sons were scheduled to come home from college for the holiday break. It had been three … more

Dear editor: more

So, I will choose joy more