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Opinion on race for Sheriff from within the department BELLE — I am not big on social media, it’s such an easy platform to cower down and talk smack about something or someone … more
Over the last week, many of us have had time to reflect on last Saturday’s events at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A despicable and cowardly act of … more
Missouri became a state in 1820. Since then, nine Governors did not finish their term and were replaced by the Lieutenant Governor or someone else. The most recent case was when Lt Governor Mike … more
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Justin Brown, R-Rolla, today issued a statement relating to Senate Bill 1453 — designation of the “Dr. Dan Brown Memorial Highway” in Rolla — … more
Summer in Missouri is one of the best times of the year. From Fourth of July celebrations to watching baseball or attending family cookouts, there is always something to do around the Third District. … more
E ver since I read his first book, “Flags of Our Fathers,” I have been a loyal follower of the author James Bradley. His father, John Bradley, was one of the flag raisers on Iwo Jima. His … more
On August 6, along with voting in party primaries, Missouri voters are being asked to vote on a constitutional amendment to exempt all childcare facilities outside of homes from property taxes. … more
Missouri Governor The Missouri Governor is elected for a term of 4 years and can serve up to a maximum of 8 years due to constitutional term limits. Governor candidates must be at least 30 years … more
Missouri Secretary of State Candidates for Secretary of State must be a US citizen, a resident of Missouri for 1 year prior to the election, no state or federal felonies and not delinquent on … more
I hate to be laughed at! But I know a bunch of you folks out there are going to laugh at this… In southern Bangladesh there are native people who live along the rivers that feed the ocean, who … more
W ritten by Danish author Hans Christian Anderson and first published in 1837, “The Emperor’s New Clothes”  concerns a ruler who is obsessed with fancy attire. Two con men … more
Where do the Democrats and their supporters tell the truth? That’s a question that could be answered more easily by pointing out where they don’t tell the truth. They have not been … more
During July in the Ozarks, you’ll see a few combines rolling through the hills and valleys of cattle country. Farmers are harvesting fescue seed that will eventually seed someone’s yard … more
Just last Thursday, we celebrated the 248th anniversary of the independence of our great nation. There is nothing more beautiful and more patriotic than being surrounded by family and friends, … more
Missouri Lieutenant Governor The Missouri Lt. Gov. is elected for a term of 4 years and there are no limits on the number of years one can serve. The lieutenant governor assumes the powers … more
I hope to have my Big Piney Museum and Ozark Interpretive Center finished and open by this fall. One of the contents is a pool table that was made in the early 1920’s, dubbed an A.E. Schmidt … more
T he Statue of Liberty, a gift of the people of France to the United States, was first proposed in 1865 by Édouard René de Laboulaye, president of the French Anti-Slavery Society. … more
There are millions of Americans who feel that prayer is the only recourse we have to get our country back on track. If you are one of those many millions, you may feel that our prayers were answered … more
Greetings! I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer. It has been great to be back in the district, spending much-needed time with my family and getting around the community to find out what … more
During the last 10 days of this month, the folks in the media have been talking non-stop about an “epic” heat wave that would hit the Midwest and eastern parts of the United States. … more
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