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August 4, 2023 • Volume 4, Issue #31
Severe storms cause damage, power outages in the area
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Around Town.......... 50 Churches................ 58 Classifieds............... 56 Entertainment......... 5 Opinion.................. 6 Puzzles................... 54 Weather.................. 55
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SAD SIGHT - A tree uprooted by Sunday night’s storm narrowly missed a house in a residential area in Branson. The fallen tree that caused a road closure took down a fence and covered a nearby car. (Photo by K.D. Michaels)
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Branson Board takes a stand: Drag show restriction ordinance moves forward amidst controversy BY GARY J. GROMAN, Independent Journalist The Branson Board of Aldermen took the first step to restrict drag shows within the Branson City limits at its July 25 meeting. The Board gave its initial approval of the changes to the city’s zoning regu-
lations imposing the restrictions by passing the “first reading” of the ordinance with a 3-2 vote. Ward I Alderman Marshall Howden, Ward III Alderman Ruth Denham, and Ward III Alderman Ralph LeBlanc voted in favor of the restrictions, with Ward II Aldermen Cody Fenton and
Chuck Rodriguez voting against it. The vote came after over three hours of controversial public and board debate, comments on the proposed ordinance, and approval of two amendments. Denham introduced an amendment prohibiting SEE ORDINANCE, PAGE 52
BY DARYL WEATHER, Weather Forecaster The Ozarks are no stranger to strong and severe storms. Overnight Sunday, we got to experience one of the strongest storms we have seen in quite some time. Just before midnight Sunday, severe storms rolled across the Branson area causing damage to trees and property as well as a numerous power outages. Local 911 services were knocked out as well. The Taney County Sheriff’s Office was without internet due to a fiber line cut outside of the county. 911 & emergency services numbers have since been restored. The City of Branson has designated a storm debris drop-off location. The location opens Friday, August 4, through Saturday, August 5, from 7 a.m. until noon at the Cooper Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant at 2855 Fall Creek Road.