What’s Happenin’ in the Ozarks?
by Joshua Heston
We cover art, music, history, and local news — and these stories are filling up existing pages.
For example, the History, Culture & Craftsmanship page now has news articles included. So check out the links below. You’ll find lots of great stories.
- Main Links Page:
- Ozark Wrestler Barry Linduff Hits Broken Skull Challenge on CMT, Aug 30
- Ozark Mountain YMCA
- History, Culture & Craftsmanship Page:
- Link Union, July 19
- Arts & Crafts Page:
- Jehu Knives, March 18
- Arkansas’ Artisans Showcase Work, March 12
- Painting Page:
- Amy Callaway’s Art Celebrates the Ozarks & More! April 6
- Art Show 2010 Page:
- Oklahoma Girl Makes Good In Branson: Janet Ellis of KRZK (Oct 16)
- Summer Firework Page:
- Californian Ozarker Josh Brooks, Mixed Martial Artist, August 19
- Ozarks Photography Page:
- Shiloh Smith
- Mike McArthy
- Beckie Fairchild
- Ozark Woodcarving Page:
- Scroll Saw Traditions, Gaylen Montgomery (Jan 28)
- History Page:
- New Baldknobber Book, July 23
- American Soldier Page:
- “But God Moments” with Brandon Britton, Spoken 4 Quartet (06/04/15)
- Civil War Page:
- Battle of Hartville Reenactment: April 24-26 (Jan 27)
- Baldknobbers Page:
- Baldknobber: The Movie Continues Production, April 31
- Yocum Dollars Page:
- Woody P Snow Publishes Blood Silver, March 13
- Growing Food:
- Tompkins Wellness, July 1
“Rain before seven Shine before eleven.” — Vance Randolph, 1947
- Faith in the Hills:
- Rich Watson Joins Faith’s Journey as Tenor Singer
- National Quartet Convention Louisville Page:
- Gospel News Violet Maynard (4/ 6/14)
- Gould Family (4/6/14)
- DJ Lisemby Follows the Music (4/6/14)
“When the morning sun is red, The ewe and the lamb go wet to bed.” — Vance Randolph, 1947
- Ozark Gospel Music Convention:
- Ministry Not Entertainment (Ascension Quartet) Jul 17
- Smyrna Baptist Church Page:
- The Williamsons April 15
- Ozark Music Page:
- Joshua Gilbert, Fire House Bluegrass (April 4)
- Roland Wade Carson & Ozark Mountain Grass (Mar 10)
- Bluegrass Calendar Page:
- Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass (Mar 23)
- A Songwriter’s Journey Page:
- Kelli Cortney, Bluegrass Songwriter (7/19/14)
“Marry when the year is new, Your mate will be constant, kind and true.” — Vance Randolph, 1947
- Bluegrass Town IBMA 2013:
- Chamber Music (Jul 17)
- Leevon DeCourley Music News (Apr 6)
- Deep Fried Squirrel Climbs Higher in 2014 (Mar 29)
- Betsy Brumley’s Foundation Gives Back to Lebanon Kids (Mar 23)
- New Kentucky Colonels Sign with Revelation Records (Mar 23)
- Opening for the Name Band Page:
- Fiddler, Singer, Songwriter: Lisa Ray (Aug 13)
“Fog goes up with a hop, Rain comes down with a drop.” — Vance Randolph, 1947
- Fiddle in Missouri Page:
- Twin Fiddlers: Wayne Massengale & Melody Hart (4/3/14)
- Mandolin Maker John Wynn Page:
- Big Creek Bluegrass (4/3/14)
- Loudermilk Music News (4/2/14)
- George D. Hay / Grand Ole Opry:
- Danny Grause &That Hard-Edged Country Sound (7/19/14)
- Harold Morrison:
- Daniel Farnum & Authentic Ozarks Music (7/19/14)
“If a cock crows when he goes to bed, He’ll get up with a wet head.” — Vance Randolph, 1947
- Lee Mace Ozark Opry Page:
- Missouri Boatride (4/15/14)
- Baldknobbers Jamboree Page:
- Tamra Tinoco, Entertainer, Singer, Ozarker (Aug 22)
- Jamie Haage Nominated (Aug 23)
- Luke Menard Joins New South (Oct 10)
- The Plummer Family Show
- Tony “Nearly Famous” Hampton (7/19/14)
- The Weaver Bros & Elviry Page:
- “The Whole Culture Just Washed Over Us...” Dominic Chambers (6/29/14)
- Dysart Family Gospel Journey (4/10/14)
August 16, 2014
State of the Ozarks is proud to announce...
Tiffany Lyle, College of the Ozarks Intern
As of June 1, State of the Ozarks begins working with our first College of the Ozarks intern, 21-year old Tiffany Lyle, journalism major.
“It’s not everyday that one gets to do an internship with an online magazine, and not just any magazine at that!” notes Lyle. “StateoftheOzarks was created by an idea and lots of hard work and that is what I’m looking forward to this summer: being creative and working hard.
“I know that nothing like writing, photography or interviews just happens to be good. Experience and people teach you to be good. I’m going to make sure I have my ears turned on full shut-up-and-listen-to-learn mode this summer.”
“I do love to learn through experience,” continues Lyle. “The most effective way for me is to watch how things are done by others and then go about it with my own style.”
When not living and working on campus, Lyle often spends time with her parents and five siblings (four brothers and a sister). Her hobbies include drawing, writing, camping, trail hiking, making short videos, traveling and reading.
Throughout college at “Hard Work U,” Lyle has worked as staff writer for the Outlook Student Newspaper, staff member at the Ralph Foster Museum, writing assistant at the Center for Writing & Thinking (CWT), as well as housekeeper at the Keeter Center, landscaper and farmers’ market attendant.
We are proud not only of this affiliation but the opportunity to provide this promising student with our best academic and real-life experience possible. Be sure to look for a number of stories from Tiffany Lyle very soon!
And More News articles...
The Ozarks are more than just beautiful hills and big lakes. The Ozarks — and Ozark culture — are about a rich tapestry of deeply talented people willing to contribute of their talents and energy.
That’s what these news articles are all about: recognizing talented folks all around us.
- Ozark Magic & Hoodoo:
- A Branson Kind of Magic, (9/3/14)
- The Surrealist Bluegrass Art of Tim Lee (7/19/14)
“Friday night’s dream, on Saturday told, Will always comes true, no matter how old.” — Vance Randolph, 1947
- Tourism Page:
- Running... With Scissorz (1/29/15)
- Branson Calendar Page:
- Shaking the Winter Blues at Legends (2/4/15)
- Ozark Teen Challenge Changes Lives (Jan 27)
- Hometown Home Decor (Jan 27)
- Trivia Night Supports Local Kids (Jan 17)
- Branson Past & Present Page:
- Terry Sanders Nominated,Shows (Aug 23)
- “Tom Brett of The Brett Family (Aug 22)
- Shannon “Apple Jack” Thomason in Branson (4/3/14)
- Eureka Springs Calendar Page:
- Ozark Mudstomp Music (4/3/14)
- People of the HIlls Page:
- Grandpa’s Truck by Lisa Ray (2/3/15)
- ...Dustbowl Summers by Joshua Heston (7/1/12)
- Goin’ to the County Fair (Elias Tucker) Page:
- Sean Neil Myers: Killigan’s Skipper (10/5/14)
- Branson Changes (Elias Tucker) Page:
- Scott Keo / Michael Bublé (Oct 12)
- Tearin’ Down the Mountains (Elias Tucker) Page:
- The Belle of Branson: Chisai Childs (Oct 11)
- Celebrating Silver Dollar City (Jim Barrett) Page:
- Joe Tinoco Chases the Dream (10/5/14)
- Don Bilyeu Page:
- Larry Turner Is George Strait (Oct 7)
- Walker Powell (Part I) Page:
- The Fair Family’ Faith, Fun & Friends (10/5/14)
Natural Heritage:
- Ozark Fishing Page:
- Celebrating Trout Art (4/6/14)
- Hills & Hollers Page:
- Not A Country Bumpkin Town Anymore: Mike Walker (8/30/14)
- Shades of Spring Page:
- The Penny Loafers (4/27/14)
- Chronicle Gospel Group (5/8/14)
- Autumn Requiem Page:
- Cortlandt Ingram: I Love to Play the Fiddle! (8/30/14)
- Tony Turner Joins Pierce Arrow (8/18/14)
- Ozark Fish Page:
- Eric Snow Angler (8/18/14)
- Ozark River Mussels Page:
- Lake Taneycomo Keeps Anglers on the Water (1/13/15)
- State of the Ozarks Media
- StateoftheOzarks.net
- Josh@StateoftheOzarks.net
- (417) 335-1371
“Onion skin mighty thin, Easy winter comin’ in.” — Vance Randolph, 1947
10/5/08, Black Oak Ridge. Photo credit, Joshua Heston. Location: Stone County, Missouri
5/3/08, Sunset Dogwood. Photo credit, Joshua Heston. Location: Stone County, Missouri
