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From the first sing-song prayers of childhood to the fervent pleas of hurting hearts, I learned how to talk to God from examples all around me.
It started as a toddler. Jesus loved me, this I …
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By Robin Garrison Leach
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4/22/26
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My grandfather got his first breech-loader shotgun in 1911 by guiding turkey hunters in the fall and winter in north Texas County on his father’s land bordering a northern section of the Big Piney …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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4/21/26
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Some might not concur, but I believe that where we reside — central Missouri — is one of the best places in America to live and raise a family. Of course, I may be prejudiced.
For the …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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4/21/26
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This week at the Missouri Capitol, we continued making progress on legislation focused on public safety, protecting families, and strengthening our communities.
Governor Mike Kehoe signed three …
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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4/15/26
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Last week the Missouri House and Senate passed HB 2061 sponsored by Rep George Hruza.
This bill mandates that high school and college teachers may not use anti-semitic language in their …
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By Paul Hamby
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4/15/26
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I have plenty to worry about. One of my ears sticks out farther than the other. I get my kids’ and grandkids’ names mixed up with long-dead relatives. If gas gets any more expensive, I will be …
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By Robin Garrison Leach
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4/15/26
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I found an old pocket-knife the other day, fairly rusty, and with part of the handle gone. It had three blades, but one was broken. If you soaked it in oil and sanded away the rust and …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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4/14/26
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As many of us know, keeping weight in check can be hard. And national numbers certainly reflect this. Rates of overweight and obesity in the U.S. have steadily climbed since the early 1980s.
The …
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By Dr. Graham A. Colditz, Siteman Cancer Center
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4/14/26
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Saint Augustine of Hippo lived during the fourth century in Roman North Africa. As a young adult, he referred to himself as a “serious sinner.” He died in 430 after four decades as the bishop of …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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4/14/26
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The Maries County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple complaints regarding unsafe driving on county roads, particularly Maries County Road 213, due to increased traffic from the Highway 42 …
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4/8/26
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The Missouri General Assembly has passed several major pieces of legislation and sent them to the Governor’s desk, focusing on public safety, healthcare access, consumer protection, and regulatory …
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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4/8/26
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He hitches up his jeans with his thumbs. The wrinkles around his eyes deepen as he stares out the window. From his toothpick-parted lips come the words he has waited months to utter.
“It’s …
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By Robin Garrison Leach
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4/8/26
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March 31 was the last day to file for the August primary election. A few days before the deadline, Congressman Sam Graves withdrew from his re-election bid. This led to several …
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By Paul Hamby
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4/7/26
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Make no mistake, the United States of America is under attack. Our enemies are not invading the homeland with drones and missiles. They are not trying to weaken our resolve with bombs. They have …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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4/7/26
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The Missouri House has approved its version of the state operating budget, advancing a fiscally responsible plan that prioritizes core services while maintaining a disciplined approach to spending.
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By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
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4/1/26
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In our community, the work of keeping Maries County safe is a shared responsibility. As your elected Sheriff, I want to take a moment to speak directly to you about the path forward.
When I took …
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4/1/26
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Local elections are Tuesday, April 7. These include questions on taxes, local board elections and in some counties the Senate Bill 3 (SB3) property tax freeze issue.
There is a lot of confusion …
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By Paul Hamby
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4/1/26
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ST. LOUIS – A familiar avian presence has returned to Franklin County as a pair of Peregrine falcons has officially claimed the nest box, where at least one egg has already been laid – now …
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4/1/26
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On Easter Sunday, I always wore a new dress to church. My shoes didn’t tie like everyday sneakers. They were secured with a single strap across the top of my lace-cuffed socks and buckled on the …
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By Robin Garrison Leach
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4/1/26
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I have an extensive collection of old magazines and I thought some readers might enjoy this ancient story on turkey hunting. It was entitled “The Gentle Art of Turkey Hunting” and appeared …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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3/31/26
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