When I started practicing law in Perry County in 1974 the jail was in an old house on Spring Street and the Sheriff’s office was housed in just two rooms in the Courthouse. It was clear even … more

To the Editor: Our community leaders are considering placing a tax initiative on our Perry County ballot in 2022 that would fund a 13th community college that focuses on technical training, forcing … more

To the Editor:In the April Election an important ballot measure will be presented to the citizens of Perry County for funding construction of a Joint Justice Center as “Prop COPS.” As … more

On April 6, 2021, Perry County voters will head to the polls to cast ballots to elect city aldermen, school board members, and trusties for the Perry County Memorial Hospital Board and Perry County … more

To the Editor:The power and nature of the repeated lie has never been more obvious than in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election.Post voting, the president has been lying daily, without … more

I understand the need for the County Commissioners to “squeeze” every penny out of it’s residents. (case in point- taxing the ATVs, UTVs,& ROHVs) My question to the commission … more

This is an open letter to U.S. Senator Roy Blunt.I saw you on “Face the Nation” Sunday morning. I take issue with your statement “Trump touched a hot stove on Wednesday and is … more

We are all complicit in the shame, disgrace and loss of life that occurred at our house, our people’s house, democracy’s house January 6th. We, every one of us, has sat at the kitchen … more

Dear editor: I’m going on 73 years of age. I’m a retired teacher, a Vietnam veteran, a lifelong advocate for people with disabilities and families with functional needs. I’m a … more

To the editor: Below is a letter that was sent to the Perry County Commission on Sept. 2, 2020. We've had no response. "Greetings Commissioners: "Today we traveled to Cape Girardeau on … more