Stories from Saturday, October 24, 2020

Before proceeding with this column, I want you to think about what you’ve read, seen or heard from the candidates running for state office during this campaign season. How often have you heard detailed proposals to deal with the major issues facing our state like COVID-19 including steps to reduce infection, addressing complications of reopening schools or dealing with a budget crisis of historic proportions?...

This week the Daily American Republic featured seven residents from our area who have fought breast cancer. This is a project we work on each year for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The six women and one man shared with us the importance of early detection. They talked about the medical professionals who helped them find life-saving treatment...

In 2016, President Trump ran on a platform of expanding our economy, securing our homeland, and supporting our military and veterans. On these and countless other issues, he has kept his word. President Trump’s policies spurred our economy to record growth, creating jobs and increasing take-home pay for Americans. ...

Biden promise I appreciated the political information from Mr. Justice and Mr. French, however I would like to know more about Mr. Biden’s promise of a $15 minimum wage. That matters much more to us Southeast Missouri folks than climate change or the Supreme Court...

The pandemic has forced educators to re-evaluate everything they do. And that’s a good thing, according to Dr. Scott Dill, Poplar Bluff R-I superintendent. “There are some tried and true practices that will stand the test of time and other things that will be burned away through the crucible we are passing,” he said. “We have become very agile and quick to adapt to a changing landscape.”...

In today’s edition of the Daily American Republic, you will find UNITED, our 2020 edition of Progress. Progress is a long-standing tradition for the DAR. Each year it offers a chance to take a closer look at activity in our region, often focusing on the positive changes we have made in the past year, recognizing challenges we have faced or pausing to reflect on a historical aspect of our community...