Branson Daily News

Friday, July 4, 2008

Local News

The Laiben and Beffa families, both from the St. Louis area, load into a boat at the Table Rock State Park boat launch on Wednesday. Paul Laiben holds onto a rope while Amanda Beffa and Jennifer Laiben wait to board the craft. BDN photo by Mindy Honey

Looking for lake fun

By Mindy Honey
BDN Staff Writer
mhoney@bransondailynews.com

The high water on Table Rock Lake, Lake Taneycomo and Bull Shoals isn’t putting much of a damper on outdoor activities and the holiday weekend should be no exception, many lake experts are saying.

Fireworks a family affair

By Mindy Honey
BDN Staff Writer
mhoney@bransondailynews.com

Nearly three decades ago when Dale Mills helped out some friends by running a little 8-foot wooden box fireworks stand, he never dreamed it would turn into what it has today.

Sports

Magic, Rebels, Finest off to impressive starts

By Pat Dailey
BDN Sports Editor
pdailey@bransondailynews.com

The Missouri Valley Magic is making a good showing as host of the AAU 11-and-under D-I Girls National Basketball Tournament this week in Branson, while the GBL Lady Rebels and Indiana’s Finest appear to be on a collision course.