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For more than a decade, Mis Arcos has been a Carthage favorite—serving up family-inspired recipes, expanding its menu with new flavors, and welcoming guests like friends while celebrating the community that has embraced it.

For nearly three decades, Baugh Flight Park near Reeds has been a place where powered parachutes lift more than just pilots into the sky—it’s where the Baugh family shares their love of flying across generations, welcoming students, neighbors, and visitors into a community built on adventure and wonder.

For Carl Junction photographer Tara Buxton, capturing memories isn’t about perfect poses—it’s about preserving love and connection, especially for families facing illness or hardship, and making sure everyone has photos to treasure no matter their circumstances.

The 28th Annual Carl Junction Bluegrass Festival fills Center Creek Park with music, food, crafts, and community spirit—bringing together families and friends from across the Four States for a day of timeless tradition and small-town charm.