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It’s been a bruising year to be a Missouri Democrat.
Even setting aside the broader tumult of Trump 2.0, life inside the Missouri Capitol has been especially unforgiving for Democrats.
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by Jason Hancook; Missouri independent
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1/5/26
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T he Declaration of Independence marks the beginning of our heritage. It has been the source of our nation’s strength. It serves as the backbone of the ideals we all live by. It holds the deed to …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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1/5/26
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“Yes, indeed!
“Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age — they do not believe except what they see — they think that nothing …
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12/24/25
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It’s a number to celebrate: 3.9 million. That’s the likely number of Americans saved from lung cancer since 1970 with efforts to curb cigarette smoking. Seen another way, this translates to over …
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by Dr. Graham Colditz, Siteman Cancer Center
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12/24/25
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Missouri lawmakers are concerned about artificial intelligence (AI). Most Missouri citizens interact with AI daily — though it’s rarely disclosed that you are communicating with a computer rather …
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By Paul Hamby
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12/24/25
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When I was in kindergarten, my father developed rheumatic fever. As Christmas got closer, Mom looked sadder every day. She was also on the phone a lot. I didn’t see the embarrassment in her smile …
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By Robin Garrison Leach
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12/24/25
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F rancis B. Church, editor of the New York Sun in 1897, printed his reply to a little girl’s question, “Is there a Santa Claus?” And “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!” was born.
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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12/24/25
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Right now in the Ozarks, there are eagles everywhere, and each spring more and more of them nest here. If you spend a lot of time outdoors, you know where eagles nest, and it is very easy to see …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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12/23/25
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Francis B. Church, editor of the New York Sun in 1897, printed his reply to a little girl’s question, “Is there a Santa Claus?” And “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!” was …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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12/23/25
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Save the date! In 2026, we will celebrate Phelps, Maries, and Texas Counties Day at the Capitol—an opportunity for our communities to learn more about the legislative process and highlight the …
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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12/17/25
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Right now in the Ozarks, there are eagles everywhere, and each spring more and more of them nest here. If you spend a lot of time outdoors, you know where eagles nest, and it is very easy to see …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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12/17/25
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My grandfather, wise man that he was, offered me one of the finest tidbits of wisdom for which I am forever grateful. The fact that he gave it to me at the ripe old age of eight, and that I had no …
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By award-winning author, Carew Papritz
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12/17/25
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When Thanksgiving is over and the refrigerator is full of foil-wrapped food, my thoughts turn to what I’ve been craving all year.
It’s time to order my fruitcake.
Yes. I love fruitcake, …
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By Robin Garrison Leach
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12/17/25
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Having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, you highly favored one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women!”
But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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12/17/25
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Imagine ordering your favorite entree at the neighborhood restaurant you’ve gone to for years. It’s the same dish, off the same menu, delivered by the same server. But suddenly, it costs …
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By Dr. David Eagle
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12/10/25
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I took a deep breath and stepped into the chaos of Walmart, determined to finally finish my Christmas shopping. Only a few carts were left; I grabbed one and braced for impact.
I was immediately …
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By Robin Garrison Leach
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12/10/25
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Everyone loves to hate lobbyists and sometimes for good reason. One group of lobbyists’ sole purpose is to make sure you pay higher prices for services by creating barriers to creating …
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By Paul Hamby
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12/10/25
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The fire had burned down in the fireplace, and it was a trifle warm, so I stepped out on the back porch to feel the coolness of the oncoming winter, looking down on the dark river valley. The moon …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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12/10/25
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For over 25 years, I have had the pleasure of photographing area children, from newborn to 90-year-old, sitting on the lap of the ‘jolly old elf’ for the newspaper.
We know him …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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12/10/25
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As the parent of a nonverbal child with autism, the condition is not one that I watch from the sidelines; it’s one that defines my family’s experiences every day. Every time public …
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By Greg Scaduto
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12/3/25
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