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Column: Some facts about immigration (10/12/24)By JONATHON DAWE Staff WriterMy father had many sayings which have stuck with me throughout my life. He always had advice for me — even when it was unwanted — and he was a regular source of counsel.
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Column: View politics with good old common sense: cowboy commentator Will Rogers’ wisdom for 2024 (9/27/24)By Steven Watts, University of Missouri-ColumbiaFor those trying to come to terms with a particularly tumultuous election year full of deep divisions, ideological invective and personal insults, guidance can come from a historical figure whose insights into American politics still prove useful. As I chronicle in my new book, “Citizen Cowboy: Will Rogers And The American People,” Will Rogers stood as perhaps the most influential commentator on public affairs in the United States a century ago. ...
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Column: Billington discusses amendments (9/27/24)By Hardy Billington, State Representative District 152I want to share my thoughts on two important amendments that will soon appear on your ballot—Amendment 3 and Amendment 7. Your vote on these amendments will have a significant impact on the future of our state. I strongly urge you to oppose Amendment 3 and to support Amendment 7, as they touch on issues critical to Missouri’s values, the protection of our children, and the integrity of our elections...
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Letter to the Editor: Constitution Day celebrated with gathering at library (9/17/24)Editor’s note: Area civic clubs will gather at noon today at Poplar Bluff Library to mark Constitution Day. Senior Judge Michael Pritchett will speak. To the Editor, (At) the 237th anniversary of the United States Constitution, signed September 17, 1787, let us remember this document and the enduring impact it has had in shaping and preserving our freedom. ...
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Editorial: Our region offers many fun activities (9/12/24)Did you see the train? If you didn’t see it, you must have heard it. Normal rail traffic carries across Poplar Bluff’s hills and valleys most of the time. If you didn’t, we’re talking about Union Pacific’s Big Boy, a historic steam engine — a loud, historic steam engine...
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Column: Changing appearances doesn't change reality (9/12/24)By Hardy Billington, State Representative District 152As someone who has always fought for transparency and honesty in public office, I must say, the presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris left me deeply concerned — not just about the conduct of the debate, but about the integrity of the process itself...
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Editorial: Thank you for supporting youth literacy (9/7/24)We want to take a moment to thank the Butler County Community Resource Council, Altrusa and Poplar Bluff Library, and Poplar Bluff Parks & Recreation for all they do to promote children’s literacy. There are multiple events being held over this weekend aimed at promoting reading among children...
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Column: Another lie: Biden deports more illegals (9/6/24)By ANN COULTERThe media have always engaged in mass lying about immigration, but they’re really going the extra mile this election cycle. Lie No. 1 is the toughness of the “bipartisan” border bill, covered in last week’s column. (Quotes on “bipartisan” because not a single congressional Republican supports it, even the guy who co-sponsored it.)...
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Column: Where’s the latest farm bill? Follow the proposed spending for clues (9/6/24)By Greg Frazier Missouri IndependentCongress couldn’t pass a new farm bill last year, so it punted. The extension of the old bill ends in less than a month, on Sept. 30. It will likely miss that deadline, too, an unprecedented two-year delay. Farm state representatives predict doom without a new farm bill. They would have us believe we will go hungry and sit naked while parked in line to gas our cars. Scare tactics. Continuing the existing law might be the better option...
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Column: The best farmers and ranchers in the world (8/29/24)As a young kid, I always loved helping out on my grandparents’ farm. It was an opportunity to spend quality time with family and it helped me learn the value of hard work. It’s also what inspired me to join FFA, study agriculture in college, and do whatever it would take to one day purchase the farm, which I was able to do using the money I made from harvesting timber on the property while I was in law school. ...
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Opinion: Speak Out: Animal shelter should stop using gas chamber (8/29/24)I’d appreciate it if (Poplar Bluff) would stop killing the dogs that are in custody by the gas chamber method. That is cruel and unnecessary.
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Letter to the Editor: Wappapello Civic Center Board thanks those who helped with recent fundraisers (8/29/24)To the Editor, The Wappapello Civic Center board members would like to say Thank You to the DAR for publishing the story about out Modern Woodmen Matching Funds Fundraiser (up to $2500) we had on Aug. 24, for the benefit of sealing our asphalt parking lot. The Spaghetti Dinner/Dance/Gun Raffle was a success. Gearld Oliver won the Ruger 9mm gun...
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Editorial: Skip taking sides, get the work done (8/24/24)Sleep In Heavenly Peace did something amazing Aug. 10. The non-profit built 150 beds for children in need. This past week they began delivering those beds. It’s incredible to think of 150 beds being built from scratch in just a day. Supplies were gathered, planks of wood sanded, and the pieces assembled in stages to create something with the power to change lives. Not just by providing a place to sleep but through the impact of knowing others care...
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Column: Billington urges voters to choose 'no' on Amednement 3 (8/23/24)By Hardy Billington, State Representative District 152As we approach the Nov. 5 ballot, I urge every Missourian to pay close attention to Amendment 3. This proposed amendment has significant implications for the sanctity of life in our state. It’s crucial that we understand exactly what’s at stake. Missouri Right to Life has made it clear that this amendment poses a serious threat to the pro-life values that many of us hold dear. ...