Notable MO-ments
Every second Wednesday of the month, 7:45 am
Notable MO-ments is a collaborative storytelling initiative designed to preserve, explore and share the rich cultural heritage of the Ozarks while celebrating the 250th anniversary of United States of America.
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Porter Wagoner grew up in the Ozarks. From a young age he was dedicated to music, and that love — and some local big breaks — ultimately took him to the national stage. -
Years ago, the Ozarks was a hub for growing fruits including apples, strawberries and tomatoes. -
It's been decades since one-room rural schools disappeared from the Missouri Ozarks, yet their legacy lives on in hearts and minds as well as through practical uses for the buildings that build community. -
"The Shepherd of the Hills," a novel published in 1907, became very popular and helped establish a sense of the Ozarks in minds across the country. Learn more in this episode of Notable MO-ments. -
The El Dorado Springs Municipal Band, which dates back to the 19th Century, gives free concerts in the summer at the town's park.
