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S elling is my life. I started selling as a young boy and have never stopped. You have to believe in the product to sell anything — from popcorn to new cars. Customers are not fools. They … more
A 2022 study by The Sentencing Project revealed that nearly 83,000 Missourians with felony convictions were barred from voting due to felony disenfranchisement. For Missourians with felony … more
In response to last week’s newspaper article (March 13), “Maries County prosecutor delays filing MSHP probable cause statement against Belle officer”, I would like to provide some … more
I wrote about some things awhile back that some folks questioned. One column concerned skunks and someone hoorahed the idea that skunks carry rabies and therefore there is liable to be a rabies … more
M arch is Women’s History Month. According to History.com, “Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been … more
This week marked a significant milestone in the legislative calendar as we crossed the midpoint of the 2024 session and will now take one week recess, allowing us to return to our communities, spend … more
To the Editor: I am writing to you today, citizens of Belle, to ask you to take a serious look at the people you are electing to the City of Belle government. Our citizens have grown comfortable … more
Missouri House Advances Legislation to Prevent Medicaid Funding Going to Abortion Providers We also took a stance for Pro-Life efforts in the Show-ME State this week by passing legislation aimed … more
Mont Cleary was not well-liked. Folks said he had killed a man in the 40s after a poker game on the river by pushing him over a bluff. Argis Blackfern was a good old boy that everyone in the … more
It was two o’clock in the afternoon before we got to the lake, and it was up a little but not much. The water was just a little murky, but there was still a few feet or so of visibility in it. … more
I n the 1980s, First Lady Nancy Reagen created her “Just Say No” campaign for illegal drugs. Many times, she was mocked by the media and Democrats for being naive. Wikipedia reports … more
My dime at the end of the day I get very frustrated every time I read an article in the Advocate newspaper about the city of Belle’s alleged violations of the Sunshine Laws. Why … more
To the editor: I was saddened to read Wilburn Rowden’s obituary in the Maries County Advocate. Because of my friendship with the Rowden family, I included Wilburn C. Rowden along with … more
Another Sisters Day has come and gone. That’s 2 of 12. One quick question before I begin…there seems to be a fever bug going around Jeff City. I was just wondering if it is going around … more
One of my fondest memories with Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) goes back to my early years as a Youth Ambassador. Our local county board of directors invited me to join them during “Thank a … more
Jerry McCoy, who is one of the best north Arkansas guides, especially for White River trout, will be at our swap meet on Saturday with all kinds of antique and modern fishing gear and antique lures. … more
E ver since Mother Nature gave central Missouri a shot of winter temperatures in January — dipping the mercury below zero for a couple of days — conversation around water coolers and in … more
This week, the Missouri House passed HB 1749, proposing significant changes to the state’s initiative petition (IP) and referendum process. The legislation aims to amend the Constitution by … more
All through the fall hunting season, those of us who love to hunt waterfowl prayed for rain.   The one thing you need for great duck hunting is plenty of water, and we just didn’t have it. … more
L ast week, this column explained why the Palestinians in Gaza are full of hate. They teach this, starting with children from birth. But there are also ludicrous ideas being introduced and spread in … more
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