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Thank about the past, before deciding the next four years
(Opinion ~ 10/17/20)
We had this person in the White House for four years. And just think about it, he first got in, he made promises and good speeches. But now, that’s when he first got (elected). He fired a lot of people. And then he fired some of the people that would have caught this virus that we’re all dying from and everything...
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A newspaper should facilitate conversations. We missed an opportunity to do that Oct. 7.
(Editorial ~ 10/17/20)
As a community newspaper, we wear many hats. We want to inform the public about important news in our area. We want to recognize and celebrate the many good people and positive activity in our region. But most importantly, when there are issues that divide us or concern us, we want to provide an opportunity to start a conversation...
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Viewpoint: Democrats — Supporters of Democracy cannot support Donald Trump
(Column ~ 10/17/20)
Donald Trump has not earned your vote to be re-elected president of the United States. In 2016, Trump promised to “Make America Great Again.” Now he promises to “Keep America Great.” Look around. Is this the great America that you want to keep? Under Trump’s leadership, we have a higher rate of infection and death from the COVID-19 virus than any other country. Mixed messages about wearing masks and closing schools and restaurants has left this country leaderless in the face of this pandemic... -
Viewpoint: Republicans — Voters should question Biden’s honesty, stance on key issues
(Column ~ 10/17/20)
It doesn’t matter which party a candidate is in, if that candidate refuses to tell their position on a relevant issue, they will not get my vote, nor do they deserve yours. Biden says he will not tell his position on Supreme Court packing until after the election. That’s like Nancy Pelosi claiming that ObamaCare has to be passed before we can know what’s in the bill... -
Police, fire reports — Oct. 17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/17/20)
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Nicholas A. Azure, 20, of Essex was arrested at 12:04 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance (marijuana). He was booked at the Stoddard County Jail. _____
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Tuff Bluff soccer team wins MYSA event
(Community Sports ~ 10/17/20)
The Poplar Bluff Tuff Bluff U14 girls traveling soccer team placed first at the Lake Country Soccer Classic in Springfield, Missouri, on Oct. 10-11 winning all three games in the U15 bracket. Pictured are, from left, (front row) Cora Brown, Brianna Hanner, Asa Hanner, Jayden Lewis, Rhyan Waddell, Haley Jarrell, Samiya Anders; (back row) Coach Josh Hanner, Dakota Lewis, Celsey Cummins, Kamryn Dunivan, Ariyana Blackmon, Elleanna Wiseman, Katie Ward, Kate Scott, Ja’Neece Matlock, Assistant Coach Jamie Laxton; (not pictured) Maelynn Beis and Addison Hutson.. ...
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