Branson Tri-Lakes News
| Type | Twice-weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Owner | Lancaster Management Inc.[1] |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Branson, Missouri |
| Website | bransontrilakesnews |
The Branson Tri-Lakes News is the local newspaper covering Branson, Taney County and Stone County in Missouri, and traces its roots to the oldest publications in Taney County.[2]
Starting in 2009 it published twice a week on Wednesday and Saturday, having formerly published five times a week.
In 1992, the Taney County Republican merged with the Branson Beacon, the White River Leader, and the Southwest Missourian to form the Branson Tri-Lakes Daily News.[3][4] It retained that name until it stopped being a daily newspaper in 2009.[5][6]
The Taney County Republican began publishing in 1895. The Branson Tri-Lakes News recognized 100 years of continuous publication by itself and its various precursors in January 2012.[7]
Branson Tri-Lakes News was acquired by Lancaster Management Inc (LMI) in November 2013.[8]
The paper also produced several regular special publications including the monthly entertainment-themed Branson This Week. All of its publications, including both editions of the Branson Tri-Lakes News, were full color.
In July 2026, the newspaper announced its closure, along with the closure of two other LMI publications in the area, the Barry County Advertiser and the Stone County Republican.[9][10][11]
It was reopened by local business owners after a brief closure.[12]
Awards
In 2011, the Branson Tri-Lakes News was awarded first place in its class for General Excellence and Best News Content by the Missouri Press Association.[13]
In 2022, the Branson Tri-Lakes News received first place for Best Overall Design, second place for Best Investigative Reporting, and third place for Best News Story, Community Service, General Excellence, Best Story about Education, Magazine/Alternative Publication, and Best Business Story as part of 12 awards from the Missouri Press Association's Better Newspaper Awards.[14]
References
- ↑ "Bransontrilakesnews.com: bransontrilakesnews.com". www.easycounter.com.
- ↑ Faragher, S. (1994). The Branson, Missouri, scrapbook: a guide to the new capital of country music. Carol Pub. ISBN 9780806514406. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
- ↑ "About The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992 « Chronicling America « Library of Congress". chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
- ↑ Pfister, F. (2009). Insiders' Guide® to Branson and the Ozark Mountains. Insider's Guide. ISBN 9780762756254. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
- ↑ "About Branson tri-lakes daily news. (Branson, Mo.) 1992-2009 « Chronicling America « Library of Congress". chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
- ↑ Branson Tri-Lakes News, mondotimes.com, Retrieved April 25, 2011.
- ↑ "100 years, a look back - Branson Tri-Lakes News News Free - 100 years, a look back: News Free". bransontrilakesnews.com. January 3, 2012. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
- ↑ "Bransontrilakesnews.com: Branson Tri-Lakes News". www.easycounter.com. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- ↑ Skopec, Kathryn; Inman, Jesse; Elliott, Jesse (July 16, 2026). "Concerns over future of southwest Missouri newspapers, employees laid off". KOLR. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ Szuch, Susan (July 17, 2026). "Branson paper's closure a 'shock' to journalism community". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ Riley, Claudette (July 17, 2026). "Branson Tri-Lakes News shuttered along with two area papers". Springfield Business Journal. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ Watson, Frances (August 5, 2026). "New Branson Tri-Lakes News relaunches after group of business owners revives more than 100-year-old publication". www.ky3.com. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Newspaper earns seven state awards - Branson Tri-Lakes News News Free - Newspaper earns seven state awards: News Free". bransontrilakesnews.com. September 13, 2011. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
- ↑ "2022 Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest Award Winners" (PDF).
External links
- Official site of the Branson Tri-Lakes News
- Lancaster Management, parent company of the Branson Tri-Lakes News