Opinion
292 results total, viewing 41 - 60
There is no question that the sheriff’s office is sending me fewer cases to prosecute. Normally I prosecute over 400 felonies a year, 446 in 2023 and 419 in 2024. During Mark Morgan’s first year … more
This response is to the most recent article in the Maries County Advocate concerning Tony Skouby, in which Mr. Skouby made a number of statements about me and the Maries County Sheriff’s Office … more
A report from February 2025 says the typical person has 1,598 pictures saved on their cell phone. My iPhone currently has 3,966 photos stored on it. Apparently I’m an overachiever when it comes to … more
We played Bottle Cap Baseball all summer long when I was a girl; the laundromat up the street saved all the Tab, Orange Crush, and Pepsi bottle caps from their machine for us. My brothers would amble … more
It dawned on me recently that the way to know if your life has been a success is by being able to hire someone to mow your lawn when you have become too old to do it yourself.   You cannot be a … more
On August 4, Missouri voters will be asked to vote for 8.5 billion in new sales taxes on goods and services in exchange for eliminating the state income tax. The proponents of Amendment 5 have … more
A dvertising on TV promoting vote “Yes” on Amendment 5 sprang up almost the instant Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the order to place it on the August primary ballot. That was my first gut feeling … more
Don’t sleep on the cancer prevention benefits of a healthy breakfast. Whether it’s oatmeal, whole-wheat toast, berries in Greek yogurt or other healthy combinations — starting the morning with … more
Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget is now in effect following the Governor’s approval of the state’s operating and capital improvement appropriations bills. The budget authorizes … more
The Ziploc bag gaped open obscenely, its filmy girth impaled atop an empty glass. Tiny drips of soapy water collected at each corner. Foggy shapes and patterns tattooed the bag’s surface, leaving … more
On August 4, Missouri voters will be asked to vote for 8.5 billion in new sales taxes on goods and services in exchange for eliminating the state income tax. The proponents of Amendment 5 have … more
Bullfrog season is open! I might go down to my pond soon and grab a couple to eat.   Usually, when you read a natural history account, it discusses the basic things you find in a nature book of … more
I n 1787 American’s Founding Fathers completed the Constitution of the United States at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. The U.S. Constitution is the oldest national constitution in the … more
Bullfrog season is open!   I might go down to my pond soon and grab a couple to eat.   Usually, when you read a natural history account, it discusses the basic things you find in a nature … more
  No on Amendment 5 by Paul Hamby Amendment 5 would create approximately 8.5 billion dollars in new sales taxes on goods and services in exchange for eliminating the personal … more
Your wonderful indoor bathroom. If you’re under 50, you may not realize just how good you have it. Regardless of the weather or time of day, when we had to go, we sprinted to the outhouse … more
There have been many innovations since the use of the first fishing lures, including the advent of the many varieties of pork-rind. Probably the use of pork-rinds all came about when some old-timer … more
I tried my best to create a Big Piney River museum and Nature Center near my hometown of Houston. But it was not to be and now I have to empty it in hopes that someone else can take over and use that … more
E lon Musk, with the initial public offering (IPO)of SpaceX last month, became the world’s first trillionaire in terms of U.S. dollars. This could happen only in America. Born in Pretoria, … more
The namesakes of the foundations we lead — The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation and the Daniels Fund — were among America’s captains of industry. They began, like so many American success … more
« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 15 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.