The Branson Tri-Lakes News is the local newspaper covering Branson, Taney County and Stone County in Missouri, and traces it...s roots to the oldest publications in Taney County. One of these newspapers, The Taney County Republican, began publishing in 1895. In 1992, the Taney County Republican merged with the Branson Beacon and White River Leader and Southwest Missourian to form the Branson...