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 Hampton OKs Branson-like development Theater, hotel, restaurants must be comparable to those in specific resort cities, City Council says. For all of the citys desire for uniqueness, the Hampton City Council decided Wednesday night to adopt the standards of Branson, Mo., Myrtle Beach, S.C., Pittsburgh and the Embassy Suites Hotel in the Coliseum area. The Truth About Branson (ARA) - Once youve visited Branson, youll be a believer. Nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, the new Branson is shattering old stereotypes. Five arrested in drug investigation at Branson funeral home The Combined Ozarks Multi-Jurisdictional Enforcement Team, also known as the C.O.M.E.T. Drug Task Force, has been involved with a long-term narcotics related investigation focusing on an individual residing at a business identified as Welchels Funeral Home, 310 S. Commercial Street in Branson. Within the past eight months, C.O.M.E.T. has executed and participated in a total of three ... Branson business owner Don Gabriel died Sunday BRANSON - Don Gabriel, the father of Branson entertainer Doug Gabriel, died on Sunday in his home after a long battle with cancer, but his friends say they know hes happy now in heaven. Don Gabriel, who was 72, was a native of the Ozarks, born in Rueter, who owned a Midas Muffler shop in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, before coming to Branson in the mid-1990s. He was known for his profound religious faith. ... Luetkemeyer: Tourism not just in Branson Tourism. A lot of people may think of it as Branson, the St. Louis Arch, Six Flags or some other major attraction in Missouri. Bristol academics claim Bransons prize Scientists at the University of Bristol have cracked climate change. Less than a month into Richard Bransons five-year competition, academics will take their winning idea to Virgin Earth and walk away with a cool $25 million. ‘As the World Turns’ to Branson Branson will receive national exposure this summer when the long-running CBS soap opera, “As the World Turns,” is filmed in town. “We are very excited about this opportunity,” said Christopher Gout-man, executive producer of the daytime drama. “Branson will play a really big part in the story. Prep basketball playoffs: Branson girls into finals; TL boys lose IJ report Branson girls 51, Gateway 34 Accalanes 56, Terra Linda boys 30 Halftime: St. Marys 20, Marin Catholic boys 17. Check back for more details. Branson job hunters get more help Branson -- Melissa Hunter has been out of work for six weeks, but shes optimistic that shell find a place in Bransons booming job market. Her husband, Ben Hunter, also has been out of work this winter. The couple have two children and have been getting by on savings, but that wont last long, she added. Its very hard from the middle of December to the middle of February because so many ... Rapid expansion of restaurants hasnt hurt others in Branson BRANSON, Mo. (AP) – Owners of existing restaurants in Branson said exploding growth that brought more than 30 new eateries to the vacation city last year has not caused a significant downturn in their businesses. | ||||