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Southwest airlines coming to Branson

South County Mail - ‎Aug 29, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great customer service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' vice president of airport affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Plans New Service To Branson, Mo.

AviationNews.net - ‎Aug 28, 2012‎
Southwest announced that the carrier will add a 79th destination to its route map with service to Branson, Mo., beginning in March 2013. Southwest will institute service in Branson on March 9, 2013, with daily flights offering nonstop service to Dallas, Houston ...

Southwest adds daily flight from Midway to Branson

ABC7Chicago.com - ‎Aug 28, 2012‎
Southwest adds daily flight from Midway to Branson; Spirit adds flight to Houston. Tuesday, August 28, 2012. The Southwest Airlines logo is seen at the Burbank Airport on Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. (KABC Photo). Tags: consumer. Comment Now; Email · Print ...

New Chicago to Houston, Branson service announced

Chicago Tribune - ‎Aug 28, 2012‎
The once-daily flight will depart Chicago at 8:15 p.m.. Southwest Airlines said it will begin once-a-day flights from Chicago Midway airport to Branson March 9. The airline did not announce flight times. gkarp@tribune.com. Copyright © 2012, Chicago Tribune ...

Southwest Airlines announces Branson flights

KBIA - ‎Aug 28, 2012‎
The 3-year-old Branson Airport is private owned. Southwest Airlines vice president Bob Montgomery says the company also considered service to and from the larger Springfield-Branson National Airport in Springfield, but found the numbers didn't add up.

Branson through the clouds

Amarillo.com (blog) - ‎Aug 28, 2012‎
So that answers the question of Branson having a serviceable airport. It does -- Branson Airport, privately owned and operated that also serves Frontier Airlines and something called Branson AirExpress. Of course, fans of Jim Stafford must factor in the cost ...

Southwest Airlines Takes Over AirTran Service to Branson Airport

khozradio - ‎Aug 28, 2012‎
Branson Airport officials announced that Southwest Airlines would begin service to Branson beginning March 9th. The service will include daily nonstop flights from Branson to Dallas Love Field, Houston Hobby, Chicago Midway, and one Saturday nonstop ...

Southwest Airlines announces Branson flights

KRCG - ‎Aug 28, 2012‎
BRANSON (AP) -- Southwest Airlines will add nonstop daily service to one city but drop direct flights to another when it begins flying from Missouri's Branson Airport next year. Southwest announced Monday that it will take over the Branson operations of its ...

Southwest Airlines gives Branson Airport details

Springfield News-Leader - ‎Aug 28, 2012‎
The Dallas-based Southwest Airlines, along with Branson Airport, announced the details in the morning, but in the evening held a splashy ceremony in front of the Branson Landing fountains with short speeches from Gov. Jay Nixon, Montgomery, singer Tony ...

Branson Airport Holds Pep Rally to Announce Southwest's March Launch

OzarksFirst.com - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
BRANSON, Mo. -- Branson Airport held a pep rally at Branson Landing Monday evening to announce the start of Southwest Airline service: March 9, 2013 . Gov. Jay Nixon joined representatives of Southwest Airlines, Branson Airport, and other local elected ...

Southwest Airlines announces Branson flights

KAIT - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
The 3-year-old Branson Airport is private owned. Southwest Airlines vice president Bob Montgomery says the company also considered service to and from the larger Springfield-Branson National Airport in Springfield, but found the numbers didn't add up.

Southwest Airlines announces Branson flights

Sacramento Bee - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
BRANSON, Mo. -- Southwest Airlines will add nonstop daily service to one city but drop direct flights to another when it begins flying from Missouri's Branson Airport next year. Southwest announced Monday that it will take over the Branson operations of its ...

Southwest Airlines announces Branson flights

Belleville News Democrat - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
The 3-year-old Branson Airport is private owned. Southwest Airlines vice president Bob Montgomery says the company also considered service to and from the larger Springfield-Branson National Airport in Springfield, but found the numbers didn't add up.

Southwest Airlines announces Branson flights

WGEM - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
BRANSON, Mo. (AP) - Southwest Airlines will add nonstop daily service to one city but drop direct flights to another when it begins flying from Missouri's Branson Airport next year. Southwest announced Monday that it will take over the Branson operations of ...

Southwest Airlines announces Branson flights

KOAM-TV - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
The 3-year-old Branson Airport is private owned. Southwest Airlines vice president Bob Montgomery says the company also considered service to and from the larger Springfield-Branson National Airport in Springfield, but found the numbers didn't add up.

Southwest Airlines taking over AirTran service at Branson, revising flights

The Republic - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
BRANSON, Mo. — Southwest Airlines will add nonstop daily service to one city but drop direct flights to another when it begins flying from Missouri's Branson Airport next year. Southwest announced Monday that it will take over the Branson operations of its ...

Southwest expands Newark service

Travel Weekly - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
Also on that date, Southwest will take over service to Branson, Mo., that is currently operated by its AirTran subsidiary. Southwest will fly daily to Dallas Love Field, Houston Hobby and Chicago Midway, plus every Saturday to Orlando. AirTran currently serves ...

Southwest Airlines announces three daily, nonstop flights from Branson

KY3 - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
Branson, Mo. -- Southwest Airlines announced Monday it will begin daily, non-stop service to three cities in March 2013. The commitment from Southwest is a big one for the small Branson Airport that in its three-year history has yet to break even. Southwest's ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

Supply Chain Digital (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

Business Review USA (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

Business Review India (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

African Business Review (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

Business Review Canada (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

Business Review Europe (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

Exec Digital (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

Business Review Australia (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines announces arrival date in Branson

Branson Tri-Lakes news - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest to launch Houston-Branson service

Bizjournals.com - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
Southwest also will offer one Saturday-only nonstop flight between Branson and Orlando, and it will expand some of its other routes — including nonstop service between Austin and Newark Liberty International Airport — from March 9 to April 12 for the spring ...

Southwest launches Austin to Newark flight

Bizjournals.com - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
... Photography/Corbis. Southwest Airlines Co. will begin offering service from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Newark, N.J. next spring. ... The once-a-day flight from Austin to Newark Liberty International Airport will begin March 9. Southwest (NYSE: ...

Southwest Airlines jet lands at Spirit of St. Louis Airport

STLtoday.com - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
Passengers on board Southwest Flight 3789 from Denver were either taken to Lambert by bus or were picked up at Spirit airport, said Ashley Dillon, a Southwest spokeswoman. Dillon said the plane had circled Lambert "a couple of times" but was unable to ...
 

Southwest Airlines announces Branson flights for 2013

Springfield News-Leader - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
That issue was settled in January when Southwest announced it intended to serve the Branson Airport. Then in July, the airport and airline announced they had signed a multiyear deal and that service would begin the first half of 2013. Montgomery said that ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

Sacramento Bee - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines announces Branson flights for 2013

Springfield News-Leader - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
Beginning March 9, Southwest Airlines will fly from Branson with daily nonstop flights to Dallas, Chicago's Midway airport and Houston's Hobby airport. In addition, Southwest will also have weekly Saturday service between Branson and Orlando.

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

SYS-CON Media (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines announces it will begin Branson service March 9, 2013

KY3 - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
HOLLISTER, Mo. -- Southwest Airlines announced Monday that service to and from Branson Airport will start March 9, 2013, offering daily flights to three destinations from the privately-owned airport. In a news release that followed a post that was later pulled ...

Southwest Airlines to fly to Branson beginning next March

Dallas Morning News (subscription) (blog) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
“Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great customer service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson,” said Bob Montgomery, Southwest's vice president of airport affairs. “We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

The Herald | HeraldOnline.com - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

Virtual Press Office (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

PR Newswire (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. : Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights ...

4-traders - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

DigitalJournal.com (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

Daily Markets - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
“Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson,” said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. “We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

MarketWatch (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines to make major announcement in Branson this evening

KY3 - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
Southwest Airlines to make major announcement in Branson this evening. Gov. Jay Nixon will be on hand and will be joined by officials from Southwest Airlines, local elected officials, area business leaders and leaders of Branson Airport for what they bill as ...

Southwest plane diverts to small St. Louis airport

Springfield News-Leader - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
LOUIS — A Southwest Airlines flight scheduled to land at Lambert Airport in St. Louis instead landed at a smaller suburban airport because of a thunderstorm and a shortage of fuel, a Southwest spokeswoman said Monday. Southwest Flight 3789 was ...

KOAM TV 7 Joplin and PittsburgFlight diverts to small St. Louis airport

KOAM-TV - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
KOAM TV 7 Joplin and PittsburgFlight diverts to small St. Louis airport .... (AP) - No one is hurt but there were tense moments after a Southwest Airlines jet was forced to divert from the main airport in St. Louis and land at a smaller one about 15 miles away.

Southwest Pep Rally Today at Branson Landing

HometownDailyNews.com - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
It's called the biggest pep rally ever in Branson, and it's being held today to announce the latest on the arrival of Southwest Airlines. The Branson Airport will host state and local officials for the announcement, with prizes and entertainment for everyone on ...

Southwest Pep Rally Today at Branson Landing

KRZK Radio - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
It's called the biggest pep rally ever in Branson, and it's being held today to announce the latest on the arrival of Southwest Airlines. The Branson Airport will host state and local officials for the announcement, with prizes and entertainment for everyone on ...

Southwest Airlines to Announce Its Plans for Branson

OzarksFirst.com - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
In July, the Branson Airport announced it signed a multi-year deal with Southwest to fly out of its facility. Southwest purchased Air Tran, which is one of the airlines currently serving Branson. The transition from Air Tran to Southwest is already underway.

Southwest Airlines Coming To Branson Airport

KTTS - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
Southwest Airlines is coming to Branson Airport and Governor Jay Nixon will be there when the announcement at made at five this afternoon. The airline is set to announce when it will start service from Branson and which cities will be served by Southwest.
 

Branson's Southwest Airlines Pep Rally - Missouri Governor, Pete Herschend Join Celebration (Video)

The video posted above was rendered by the Branson Airport's Interactive Agency, Digital Lunchbox. Missouri Governor Jay Nixon, Silver Dollar City Patriarch Pete Herschend. Branson Airport founder and entrepreneur Nixon said, "The Soutwest brand here in Southwest Missouri , in Branson is a big step forward for the local economy. " Southwest Airline VP Bob Montgomery teaches the "Southwest Effect" boasting the drop in overall airfare and a boom in the economy for cities the company services. Pete Herschend said the stamp of approval from Southwest is a "big deal" and the arrival of the airline makes Branson accessible to the "world".

(Audio) Senator Roy Blunt Touts Economic Opportunity With Southwest Airlines Announcement of Service to BKG

Southwest Airlines VP Bob Montgomery Delivers Video Address on Branson Routes


Congressman Billy Long Issues Video Press Release Welcoming Southwest to Southern Missouri


US Congressman Billy Long issued a video press release in celebration of Branson Airport's acquisition of Southwest Airlines as a carrier.

Southwest Airlines - Initial Flight Schedule To/From Branson Airport (BKG)

Southwest Airlines released a flight schedule to and fro the Branson (BKG) Airport. The flights, which start March 9th 2013. Southwest is offering a $79 fare from Branson to the destinations posted in the graph above. The initial flight schedule is posted below.


Southwest Airline's Schedule of Branson's Connections

Southwest Airlines brings New Opportunity to Branson Despite Anti-Growth Efforts

A well organized welcome ceremony marked the official release of  Southwest Airlines initial flight schedule to and from the Branson Airport.

 Branson's Airport (BKG) is unique in that it is the only airport in the United States with international capacity that is  privately owned.

At the end of the year it is estimated that the airport will have absorbed $60 million in operating losses - an investment gambled with one intention - that Southwest Airlines would enter the market.

Twice a year since taking office Branson's Mayor Raeanne Presley has openly and publicly criticized the airport ensuring regional news outlets distribute a foray of negative publicity in unsuccessful attempts to cripple the airport. While Presley's anti business development agenda proved a thorn in the airport's side the goal of bringing Southwest Airlines to Branson has been reached.

Much of Branson Airport's debts have been incurred to bring the discount airline's business to Branson. A company mirroring Southwest Airlines destinations was financed to prove feasibility of Branson as a profitable destination and scores of meetings were held to negotiate the travel behemoths' services which promises to bring prosperity.  A Branson Airline was created for the sole purpose of emulating Soutwest Flight patterns.

Unlike the airport Presley served on the board for, the Branson Airport is not subsidized by tax dollars. In order to receive funds ($8.50 per passenger) Branson is only required to pay when an actual customer is delivered to the area and many months after their financial benefits are reaped.  The initial calculations are based on extensive studies conducted on tourism and actual revenue brought per tourist to the area.

Some in Presley's camp fear that a higher demographic will not be as interested in  the lesser known entertainment offerings that Branson has to offer.

They fear new business will raise wages and serve as a fiscal detriment to a minority of busines owners that aren't seeking growth nor an expanding demographic. Alas attempts to close Branson to a more prosperous group have been thwarted in one swift move. 

The victory is for Branson at large and defeat to those that prefer poverty as a means to capitalize on cheap labor and limited opportunity. And while a more educated and younger crowd will do little for the mayor's private business it promises new opportunity and a new era for Branson.

Branson has been branded as a drive-to destination but the wisdom of leaders, mostly gone from public office, proved prudent as the Branson Convention Center, Branson Landing and Branson Airport have exceeded expectation. The three are interconnected as they are features national event planners need to enhance Branson's offering for a corporate and/or event market.

The Branson Landing and a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) opportunity are the financial means for the Branson Convention Center to stay afloat. An airport able to handle 737's and flight availability from anywhere in the country enhances the Branson offering, and an opportunity for the community to become more prosperous.

The combination of access to a broader population base, facilities to handle conventions and an economic engine (the Branson Landing) which has generated $100,000,000 in annual sales is brimstone to those who profit from poverty and a blessing to members of the community at large.

Branson owes a tremendous thank you to the entrepreneurs who've worked hard and invested their own funds and believe in Branson to a greater degree than the temporary leaders who've gained prosperity through marriage and heir from the  true entrepreneurs of Branson's past.








Mike Huckabee defends Todd Akin Scolds Missouri Republican Party

Mike Huckabee delivered heavy reproach of Republican battle ethic describing Todd Akin as being wounded and bleeding on the political battlefield. Following Missouri Netizen's coverage, "Todd Akin - "Legitimate Rape Rarely Causes Pregnancy"" (not due to)over 3,000 articles have been indexed few sparing harsh words for Missouri Republican US Senate contender and current US Congressman. The deadline came and went on Tuesday for Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin to drop out over an incorrect comment he made about rape. The Republican establishment put unprecedented and intense pressure on Todd to quit, including five current and past Missouri Senators. But in an exclusive interview on my radio show, Akin said he’s “in this race to the end.” He said he admitted he misspoke and that his statement was not accurate, but he’d sincerely apologized. You can listen to the audio from that interview on my website. The Party’s leaders have for reasons that aren't rational, left him behind on the political battlefield, wounded and bleeding, a casualty of his self-inflicted, but not intentional wound. In a Party that supposedly stands for life, it was tragic to see the carefully orchestrated and systematic attack on a fellow Republican. Not for a moral failure or corruption or a criminal act, but for a misstatement which he contritely and utterly repudiated. I was shocked by GOP leaders and elected officials who rushed so quickly to end the political life of a candidate over a mistaken comment in an interview. This was a serious mistake, but it was blown out of proportion not by the left, but by Akin's own Republican Party. Is this what the party really thinks of principled pro-life advocates? Do we forgive and forget the verbal gaffes of Republicans who are "conveniently pro-life" for political advantage, but crucify one who truly believes that every life is sacred? Who ordered this "Code Red" on Akin? There were talking point memos sent from the National Republican Senatorial Committee suggesting language to urge Akin to drop out. Political consultants were ordered to stay away from Akin or lose future business with GOP committees. Operatives were recruited to set up a network of pastors to call Akin to urge him to get out. Money has changed hands to push him off the plank. It is disgraceful. From the spotlights of political offices and media perches, it may appear that the demand for Akin’s head is universal in the party. I assure you it is not. There is a vast, but mostly quiet army of people who have an innate sense of fairness and don't like to see a fellow political pilgrim bullied. If Todd Akin loses the Senate seat, I will not blame Todd Akin. He made his mistake, but was man enough to admit it and apologize. I'm waiting for the apology from whoever the genius was on the high pedestals of our party who thought it wise to not only shoot our wounded, but run over him with tanks and trucks and then feed his body to the liberal wolves. It wasn't just Todd Akin that was treated with contempt by the thinly veiled attack on Todd Akin. It was all the people who have faithfully knocked doors, made calls, and made sacrificial contributions to elect Republicans because we thought we were welcome in the party. Todd Akin owned his mistake. Who will step up and admit the effort being made to discredit Akin and apologize for the sleazy way it's been handled? I’ve always believed and still do, that if you don’t honor your friendships, you don’t honor yourself. And I consider Todd a friend. So I will join Todd as often as I can, in his fight for our Party’s pro-life policies, traditional marriage and our efforts to rein in the massive expansion of government under President Obama. Todd is being systematically scourged for one thing he said. Is that more important than what Claire McCaskill has DONE over her 6 years in the Senate? If you’d like to join the fight, and help defeat a Democrat Senator standing in the way of a conservative majority, I encourage you to join me. The party has decided it won't help. In fact, it has decided that it will try to cut off the supply lines to Akin to pressure him to exit and let the party bosses overturn the voters of Missouri and pick their own candidate. If this can happen to Todd Akin, who is next? I’ve heard the talk of new deadlines and the nonsense about the Republican Party running a 3rd party candidate, but I am no longer listening to that noise. The idea that our Party would continue to play games behind the scenes and feed the Democrats make-believe narrative of the GOP’s fictional war on women is equally ridiculous. Now is the time to focus on electing a conservative Senate Majority. And if the NRSC and RNC and the money-rich PACS won't help Todd Akin get us to the majority, then we'll do it without them. And his seat will not have been sold to the highest bidder, but obtained by the highest principles.

Taney County Sheriff Warns of Possible Kidnappers

Forsyth, Missouri - Press Release Taney County Sheriff's Office Issued August 17 at 05:00 PM lasting until August 29 at 05:00 PM August 17 at 05:00 PM lasting until August 29 at 05:00 PM Posted by: Jimmie Russell on August 17 at 05:28 PM The Taney County Sheriff’s Office has taken two calls today of possible attempted child abductions. The first occurred at approx. 1:30 pm. on Norman Road near Kirbyville. A white male and female pulled up to a residence where two children were playing in the yard. The female attempted to lure the children to the vehicle by asking if they had seen her dog. The couple was driving a blue mini van with possibly a black hood. The second incident occurred at approx. 4:30 pm. on Hulls Ford Road near Taneyville. A child walking on Hulls Ford Road was approached by a female driving a blue mini van with “Rogersville” above the rear license plate. The female asked the child if he had seen her dog and then asked where he was going. When the child said he was going home the female repeatedly tried to get the child to get in the van with her so she could take him to his home. When the child turned and walked away the female in the van left. If anyone sees a blue mini van with the word “Rogersville” above the rear license plate please contact the Taney County Sheriff’s Office or your local law enforcement agency immediately. Jimmie Russell, Sheriff

Silver Dollar City Unviels Rollercoaster Opening in 2013- Outlaw Run

Silver Dollar City opened the construction site for a new roller-coaster which will open in 2013. Outlaw run will be the first wood coaster to turn upside down with a 720 degree double barrel role and the second fastest wood roller coaster in the world.  See the full press release below.

BRANSON, Mo., Aug. 9, 2012 -- Thrill ride enthusiasts around the world will mark a first-of-its-kind ride debut at Branson, Missouri's Silver Dollar City in Spring 2013 when the 1880s-style theme park makes history with the opening of Outlaw Run, the world's most daring wood coaster. The new $10 million ride sends passengers soaring through the Ozark Mountains on a ground-breaking wood coaster that includes several firsts:

  • World's steepest drop on a wood coaster More than 16 stories, 162-foot drop at 81 degrees, nearly vertical 
  • World's only wood coaster to twist upside down A record-breaking three inversions including a 720-degree (double) barrel roll 
  • Second fastest wood coaster in the world Top speed of 68 mph, world's fastest wood coaster on steel wheels

 "Our Silver Dollar City fans told us they wanted a new thrill attraction, and we were determined to create a world-class experience even they couldn't imagine," said Brad Thomas, senior vice president, Silver Dollar City Attractions. "We pushed to take the classic wood coaster to a place it's never been before by applying modern technology and techniques to traditional wood coaster building methods. The result is a wood coaster with never-done-before thrill elements." The new ride takes advantage of the natural mountain terrain, with a more than 10-story lift that leads to a 162-foot drop (16 stories) into a valley. Custom-designed "stagecoach" trains take riders on a journey of unexpected drops, thrilling twists and rolling inversions. Riders soar through nine locations where they will experience "airtime" – or weightlessness. The park collaborated with Idaho-based Rocky Mountain Construction on the innovative engineering, design and construction of the new ride. Silver Dollar City, awarded for theme development, designs attractions with compelling storylines based in real history. In the creative concept, Outlaw Run takes passengers aboard a stagecoach west where a wild chase ensues. "All generations will enjoy this bold and daring ride where the 'good guys always win,'" Thomas said. Silver Dollar City, the number one attraction in Branson, Missouri, has 30 rides and attractions, award-winning festivals, and an authentic crafts colony 100-strong.

Stone County 2012 Primary Election Results (Final)

Northern Associate Commissioner  


  • Mark Maples (R)     1,307
  •  Robert Stone (R)     833
  • Larry Scobee (R)     717
  • Tim Stowe (R)     682

Southern Associate Commissioner 

  • Jerry Dodd (R)     1,907
  • Hank Smyth (R)    1,887


Sheriff 

  • Doug Rader     5,132
  • Richard Hill     2,508


Public Administrator  


  • Wendy Metcalf     3,914
  • Sharon Walles     2,932


County Surveyor
  • Rick Kemp          2,510
  • Eddie Wolfe         1,713
  • John Read           2,428

37% Turnout

Taney County Primary Election 2012

Absentees
Boston Center
Bradleyville
Branson 1
Branson 2
Branson 3
Cedar Creek
Forsyth 1
Forsyth 2
Hollister 1
Hollister 2
Hollister 3
Kirbyville
Kissee Mills
Mark Twain
Merriam Woods
Mount Branson
North Branson
Rockaway Beach
Skyline
Taneyville
Walnut Shade


Registered Voters 33982 - Cards Cast 10211 30.05%Num. Report Precinct 22 - Num. Reporting 22 100.00%

U.S. SENATOR - DEM DEM


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
812/33982 2.4 %
Total Votes
725

CLAIRE McCASKILL
725 100.00%

GOVERNOR - DEM DEM


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
812/33982 2.4 %
Total Votes
790

JEREMIAH W. NIXON
687 86.96%
CLAY THUNDERHAWK
52 6.58%
WILLIAM B. CAMPBELL
51 6.46%

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - DEM DEM


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
812/33982 2.4 %
Total Votes
743

SUSAN MONTEE
297 39.97%
DENNIS WEISENBURGER
65 8.75%
FRED KRATKY
21 2.83%
BECKY LEE PLATTNER
33 4.44%
JUDY BAKER
84 11.31%
SARA LAMPE
133 17.90%
JACKIE TOWNES McGEE
17 2.29%
BILL (WILLIAM) HAAS
93 12.52%

SECRETARY OF STATE - DEM DEM


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
812/33982 2.4 %
Total Votes
741

JASON KANDER
614 82.86%
MD RABBI ALAM
127 17.14%

STATE TREASURER - DEM DEM


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
812/33982 2.4 %
Total Votes
699

CLINT ZWEIFEL
699 100.00%

ATTORNEY GENERAL - DEM DEM


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
812/33982 2.4 %
Total Votes
717

CHRIS KOSTER
717 100.00%

U.S. REP DIST 7 DEM


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
812/33982 2.4 %
Total Votes
706

JIM EVANS
706 100.00%

U.S. SENATOR - REP REP


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
9350/33982 27.5 %
Total Votes
8969

TODD AKIN
3599 40.13%
JERRY BECK
177 1.97%
SARAH STEELMAN
3158 35.21%
JOHN G. BRUNNER
1604 17.88%
MARK MEMOLY
60 0.67%
MARK PATRICK LODES
58 0.65%
ROBERT (BOB) POOLE
125 1.39%
HECTOR MALDONADO
188 2.10%

GOVERNOR - REP REP


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
9350/33982 27.5 %
Total Votes
8244

JOHN D. WEILER
694 8.42%
DAVID (DAVE) SPENCE
4913 59.59%
BILL RANDLES
1320 16.01%
FRED SAUER
1317 15.98%

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - REP REP


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
9350/33982 27.5 %
Total Votes
8518

CHARLES W. KULLMANN
594 6.97%
BRAD LAGER
3872 45.46%
PETER KINDER
3167 37.18%
MIKE CARTER
885 10.39%

SECRETARY OF STATE - REP REP


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
9350/33982 27.5 %
Total Votes
8304

SCOTT RUPP
1710 20.59%
SHANE SCHOELLER
3652 43.98%
BILL STOUFFER
2942 35.43%

STATE TREASURER - REP REP


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
9350/33982 27.5 %
Total Votes
7284

COLE McNARY
7284 100.00%

ATTORNEY GENERAL - REP REP


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
9350/33982 27.5 %
Total Votes
7811

ED MARTIN
5513 70.58%
ADAM LEE WARREN
2298 29.42%

U.S. REP DIST 7 REP


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
9350/33982 27.5 %
Total Votes
8824

TOM STILSON
1652 18.72%
BILLY LONG
5849 66.29%
MIKE MOON
1323 14.99%

STATE SENATOR DIST 29 REP


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
9350/33982 27.5 %
Total Votes
8971

JAMES E. STRAHAN
3222 35.92%
GAYLE WRIDGE
1025 11.43%
DAVID SATER
2649 29.53%
JIM STRAFUSS
2075 23.13%

STATE REP DIST 138 REP


Total
Number of Precincts
2
Precincts Reporting
2 100.0 %
Times Counted
260/873 29.8 %
Total Votes
219

DON PHILLIPS
219 100.00%

STATE REP DIST 155 REP


Total
Number of Precincts
10
Precincts Reporting
10 100.0 %
Times Counted
3283/8925 36.8 %
Total Votes
3045

LYLE ROWLAND
2398 78.75%
MIKE LIND
647 21.25%

STATE REP DIST 156 REP


Total
Number of Precincts
15
Precincts Reporting
15 100.0 %
Times Counted
5807/24184 24.0 %
Total Votes
5593

JEFF JUSTUS
3359 60.06%
GAIL HINSHAW
2234 39.94%

CIRCUIT JUDGE CIRCUIT 38 REP


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
9350/33982 27.5 %
Total Votes
7503

MARK ORR
7503 100.00%

COUNTY COMMISSIONER EASTERN REP


Total
Number of Precincts
16
Precincts Reporting
16 100.0 %
Times Counted
5430/17692 30.7 %
Total Votes
5224

TRAVYS SAFFLE
426 8.15%
DANNY STRAHAN
1585 30.34%
CHARLES STIFFLER
411 7.87%
TIM CONNELL
1236 23.66%
ALAN K. LAWSON
900 17.23%
WALTER ROGERS
164 3.14%
MIKE SCOFIELD
502 9.61%

COUNTY COMMISSIONER WESTERN REP


Total
Number of Precincts
10
Precincts Reporting
10 100.0 %
Times Counted
3920/16290 24.1 %
Total Votes
3697

ROD GLAZE
1031 27.89%
GARY T. LEACH
744 20.12%
BRANDON WILLIAMS
1922 51.99%

SHERIFF REP


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
9350/33982 27.5 %
Total Votes
9077

STEVE DALTON
3104 34.20%
JIMMIE RUSSELL
5457 60.12%
KENNY EDMONDS
516 5.68%

ASSESSOR REP


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
9350/33982 27.5 %
Total Votes
8935

RUSSELL JACKSON
4311 48.25%
CHUCK PENNEL
4624 51.75%

COUNTY TREASURER REP


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
9350/33982 27.5 %
Total Votes
9055

RON HERSCHEND
2813 31.07%
MELANIE SMITH
4628 51.11%
NATHAN EASLEY
1614 17.82%

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR REP


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
9350/33982 27.5 %
Total Votes
8590

CAROL S. DAVIS
5090 59.25%
SCOTT STARRETT
3500 40.75%

CORONER REP


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
9350/33982 27.5 %
Total Votes
7943

KEVIN TWEEDY
7943 100.00%

COMMITTEEWOMAN - BRANSON REP


Total
Number of Precincts
8
Precincts Reporting
8 100.0 %
Times Counted
2891/12392 23.3 %
Total Votes
2544

D. JEAN WOOLERY
854 33.57%
VICKI NAIOTI
1162 45.68%
HAVEN J. HOWARD
522 20.52%
Write-in Votes
6 0.24%

COMMITTEEMAN - BRANSON REP


Total
Number of Precincts
8
Precincts Reporting
8 100.0 %
Times Counted
2891/12392 23.3 %
Total Votes
2526

DAVE WOOLERY
1290 51.07%
BARNEY NAIOTI
1232 48.77%
Write-in Votes
4 0.16%

COMMITTEEMAN - CEDAR CREEK REP


Total
Number of Precincts
2
Precincts Reporting
2 100.0 %
Times Counted
137/361 38.0 %
Total Votes
133

LYLE ROWLAND
111 83.46%
DAVID BURT
22 16.54%
Write-in Votes
0 0.00%

COMMITTEEMAN - JASPER REP


Total
Number of Precincts
5
Precincts Reporting
5 100.0 %
Times Counted
745/3298 22.6 %
Total Votes
614

THOMAS J. STROM
334 54.40%
JEFF ADKISSON
271 44.14%
Write-in Votes
9 1.47%

COMMITTEEMAN - SCOTT REP


Total
Number of Precincts
4
Precincts Reporting
4 100.0 %
Times Counted
1267/4320 29.3 %
Total Votes
1016

BRAND KOPP
405 39.86%
SCOTT RODGERS
599 58.96%
Write-in Votes
12 1.18%

COMMITTEEWOMAN - SWAN REP


Total
Number of Precincts
6
Precincts Reporting
6 100.0 %
Times Counted
2393/6587 36.3 %
Total Votes
2003

LINDA STILLINGS
1462 72.99%
NANCEE WALKER-MICHAM
534 26.66%
Write-in Votes
7 0.35%

COMMITTEEMAN - SWAN REP


Total
Number of Precincts
6
Precincts Reporting
6 100.0 %
Times Counted
2393/6587 36.3 %
Total Votes
2043

BUDDY ROBERTS
1316 64.42%
MICHAEL DAVIS MICHAM
719 35.19%
Write-in Votes
8 0.39%

U.S. SENATOR - LIB LIB


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
15/33982 0.0 %
Total Votes
14

JONATHAN DINE
14 100.00%

GOVERNOR - LIB LIB


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
15/33982 0.0 %
Total Votes
14

JIM HIGGINS
14 100.00%

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - LIB LIB


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
15/33982 0.0 %
Total Votes
13

MATTHEW COPPLE
13 100.00%

SECRETARY OF STATE - LIB LIB


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
15/33982 0.0 %
Total Votes
14

CISSE W. SPRAGINS
14 100.00%

STATE TREASURER - LIB LIB


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
15/33982 0.0 %
Total Votes
14

SEAN O'TOOLE
14 100.00%

ATTORNEY GENERAL - LIB LIB


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
15/33982 0.0 %
Total Votes
14

DAVE BROWNING
14 100.00%

U.S. REP DIST 7 LIB


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
15/33982 0.0 %
Total Votes
15

KEVIN CRAIG
15 100.00%

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - CST CST


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
6/33982 0.0 %
Total Votes
6

CYNTHIA L. DAVIS
6 100.00%

SECRETARY OF STATE - CST CST


Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
6/33982 0.0 %
Total Votes
6

JUSTIN HARTER
6 100.00%

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 2



Total
Number of Precincts
22
Precincts Reporting
22 100.0 %
Times Counted
10211/33982 30.0 %
Total Votes
9735

YES
8923 91.66%
NO
812 8.34%

Let's begin coverage with the 2010 Taney County Primary Results

2010 PRESIDING COMMISSIONER

 REP




Total
Number of Precincts
23
Precincts Reporting
19 82.6 %
Times Counted
7630/31500 24.2 %
Total Votes
7405

RON HOUSEMAN
3001 40.53%
CHUCK PENNEL
2812 37.97%
RON HERSCHEND
1592 21.50%